Convert your HTML code to clean, readable Markdown format instantly. Fast, accurate, and 100% free — no signup required.
Convert HTML to Markdown in three simple steps — no technical knowledge needed.
Copy your HTML source code and paste it into the input editor on the left side. You can also type HTML directly or click "Sample HTML" to try an example.
<h1>Hello World</h1>
<p>This is <strong>bold</strong>.</p>
Press the green "Convert" button. The tool instantly processes your HTML and generates clean, well-formatted Markdown syntax.
Your Markdown appears in the right editor. Copy it to clipboard with one click, or download it as a .md file for use in GitHub, Jekyll, or any Markdown editor.
# Hello World
This is **bold**.
<h1>Article Title</h1>
<h2>Subtitle</h2>
<p>This is a paragraph with <strong>bold</strong> and <em>italic</em> text.</p>
<a href="https://example.com">Click here</a>
<img src="photo.jpg" alt="A photo">
<ul>
<li>First item</li>
<li>Second item</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>A wise quote.</blockquote>
<code>inline code</code>
<hr># Article Title
## Subtitle
This is a paragraph with **bold** and *italic* text.
[Click here](https://example.com)
- First item
- Second item
> A wise quote.
`inline code`
---The HTML to Markdown converter by ToolGalaxy is a powerful, free online utility designed to transform any HTML markup into clean, readable Markdown syntax in seconds. Whether you are a web developer, content writer, blogger, or documentation specialist, this tool simplifies the process of migrating content from rich HTML formats to lightweight Markdown — the preferred format for platforms like GitHub, GitLab, Jekyll, Hugo, Notion, Obsidian, and many modern CMS systems.
Why Convert HTML to Markdown? HTML is the standard language for structuring web content, but it can be verbose and difficult to read in raw form. Markdown, created by John Gruber in 2004, offers a minimal, human-readable syntax that replaces complex HTML tags with simple characters. For example, <h1>Title</h1> becomes # Title, <strong>bold</strong> becomes **bold**, and <em>italic</em> becomes *italic*. This simplicity makes Markdown ideal for writing documentation, README files, blog posts, technical articles, and notes.
Key Features of This Tool: Our HTML to Markdown converter supports a comprehensive range of HTML elements including all heading levels (h1 through h6), paragraphs, bold and italic text, anchor links with href attributes, images with alt text and src attributes, both ordered and unordered lists (including nested lists), HTML tables with proper Markdown table syntax, code blocks and inline code, blockquotes, horizontal rules, line breaks, and even complex nested structures. The conversion engine handles edge cases intelligently, ensuring your output is clean and properly formatted every time.
Privacy and Security First: Unlike many online converter tools that send your data to remote servers for processing, ToolGalaxy's HTML to Markdown converter operates entirely within your web browser using client-side JavaScript. This means your HTML code is never uploaded, transmitted, or stored anywhere on the internet. Your data remains completely private and secure at all times, making this tool safe for converting sensitive or proprietary content.
Who Should Use This Tool? Developers migrating documentation from HTML wikis to Markdown-based platforms, content creators repurposing web articles for Markdown-compatible publishing systems, students and researchers converting web-sourced content for academic writing tools, technical writers maintaining software documentation in GitHub repositories, and anyone who needs a quick, reliable way to convert HTML formatting to Markdown syntax without installing software or writing conversion scripts.
How to Get the Best Results: For optimal conversion, ensure your HTML input is well-formed with proper opening and closing tags. The tool handles most real-world HTML gracefully, including content copied directly from web browsers. After conversion, review the Markdown output to verify formatting, especially for complex tables or deeply nested structures. Use the "Download .md File" button to save your converted content directly, or copy it to clipboard for immediate pasting into your preferred Markdown editor.
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