HTML to Markdown Explained: Converting Pages to Plain Text Format
Moving content from the web into notes often means dropping HTML. This guide explains which elements convert cleanly and which need manual fixes.
What is the HTML to Markdown Converter?
When moving content between systems, HTML markup often needs to become plain Markdown. This tool handles the common cases: headings, paragraphs, lists, links, bold and italic text, and inline code, using simple pattern matching rather than a full HTML parser. That keeps it lightweight, but it also means unusual or malformed markup, tables, images and embedded scripts may not convert cleanly, and leftover tags are stripped. Check the output before publishing it.
How to use it
- Paste basic HTML into the box.
- Press Convert to Markdown.
- Review the Markdown and copy it into your document.
Worked example
The sample converts to a level-one heading 'Guide', a paragraph with **bold** and a Markdown link, and two bullet points, One and Two.
How do I convert a heading from HTML to Markdown?
A level-one heading becomes a hash followed by the text, so the HTML heading Guide becomes # Guide in Markdown.
Frequently asked questions
Which HTML elements are converted?
Headings, paragraphs, lists, links, bold, italic and inline code. Other elements are stripped, so tables and images do not carry over.
Why might complex HTML convert badly?
The tool uses pattern matching, not a full parser, so malformed or deeply nested markup can produce rough output. Check the result before using it.