HTML to Markdown
Paste HTML and convert it to clean, readable Markdown. The conversion handles headings, paragraphs, links, images, bold, italic, lists, code blocks, and blockquotes — producing ATX-style headings (# Heading) and fenced code blocks (```). Powered by the Turndown library, which is the industry standard for HTML-to-Markdown conversion.
This is useful when migrating content from a CMS or website into a Markdown-based system (a static site generator, a Git wiki, documentation), or when you've copied rich text from a web page and want a clean Markdown version. Paste the HTML source, convert, and copy the result with one click.
Everything runs in your browser — no data is sent anywhere.
By The Paper Room Editorial Team — Developer Tools
Frequently asked questions
What HTML elements are converted?▼
Headings (h1-h6), paragraphs, links, images, bold/strong, italic/em, unordered and ordered lists, blockquotes, code/pre blocks, and horizontal rules. Inline styles and CSS classes are stripped — only the semantic content is preserved.
What happens to complex HTML like tables?▼
By default, Turndown converts standard HTML elements to their Markdown equivalents. Complex elements like tables are simplified to their text content. For table conversion, consider a specialized tool.
Can I convert a full webpage?▼
You can paste the HTML source of any page, but the tool works best with content HTML (the article body) rather than full page source that includes navigation, scripts, and styles. Extract the content section for best results.