How to Convert HTML to Markdown (And Vice Versa)
To convert HTML to Markdown and vice versa, use online converters that handle all common HTML elements and Markdown syntax. Our HTML to Markdown and Markdown to HTML tools convert between formats instantly.
Why Convert Between HTML and Markdown
Format conversion is essential in modern content workflows:
- Documentation — write in Markdown, publish as HTML
- Blogging — draft in Markdown, render as HTML
- Content migration — move between CMS platforms
- Email formatting — convert HTML emails to readable text
- Note-taking — convert web content to Markdown for notes (Obsidian, Notion)
- API responses — convert HTML content to clean Markdown for display
- GitHub README — most README files are written in Markdown
HTML to Markdown Conversion
Our HTML to Markdown converter handles:
| HTML Element | Markdown Output |
|---|---|
<h1> to <h6> | # to ###### headings |
<p> | Plain text with line breaks |
<ul>/<li> | - bullet lists |
<ol>/<li> | 1. numbered lists |
<a href="..."> | [text](url) links |
<img src="..."> |  images |
<strong>/<b> | **bold** |
<em>/<i> | *italic* |
<code> | `code` inline code |
<pre>/<code> | code block |
<blockquote> | > blockquotes |
<hr> | --- horizontal rules |
<table> | Markdown table syntax |
Markdown to HTML Conversion
Our Markdown to HTML converter generates clean HTML from Markdown:
| Markdown | HTML Output |
|---|---|
# Heading | <h1>Heading</h1> |
**bold** | <strong>bold</strong> |
*italic* | <em>italic</em> |
[link](url) | <a href="url">link</a> |
 | <img src="src" alt="alt"> |
`code` | <code>code</code> |
> quote | <blockquote><p>quote</p></blockquote> |
How to Convert Online (Step-by-Step)
HTML to Markdown
- Open the HTML to Markdown tool
- Paste your HTML code into the input area
- The Markdown output appears instantly
- Copy the converted Markdown
Markdown to HTML
- Open the Markdown to HTML tool
- Paste your Markdown into the input area
- The HTML output appears instantly
- Copy the converted HTML
FAQ
Which format should I use for what?
Use Markdown for writing and editing (easy to read and write). Use HTML for publishing on the web (browsers render HTML natively).
Does the converter handle all HTML tags?
The converter handles all common HTML tags used in content. Complex HTML (JavaScript, forms, embedded content) is preserved but may not have a Markdown equivalent.
Can I convert entire web pages?
The tools work best on HTML content fragments rather than full web pages. For full pages, extract the content area first.
Does Markdown support tables?
Yes. Markdown uses pipe-based table syntax. Our converter handles both creating Markdown tables from HTML tables and vice versa.
Is the conversion lossy?
Minor formatting differences may occur with complex elements. For standard content (headings, paragraphs, lists, links), conversion is clean and reliable.
Try our HTML to Markdown and Markdown to HTML converters for fast, clean format conversion.