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HTML to Markdown Converter

Open-source utility • Maintained August 2026

Convert raw HTML into clean, standard Markdown structure instantly. Configure heading styles, bullet types, and code block formatting. Operates 100% in your browser for maximum security and speed.

Local Processing

Your tool input is processed locally in your browser and is not sent to DevToolsLabs servers.

Input HTML
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Markdown Output
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How to use this tool

  1. Paste your raw HTML code into the left editor.
  2. Adjust the Markdown styles (Heading format, Bullets, Code Block) from the configuration bar above the editor.
  3. The transpiled Markdown will appear instantly in the right editor.
  4. Click 'Copy Markdown' to copy the result to your clipboard.

Example Usage

Input
<h1>Title</h1>\n<p>Hello <strong>World</strong></p>
Output
# Title\n\nHello **World**
Input
<ul>\n  <li>Item 1</li>\n  <li>Item 2</li>\n</ul>
Output
- Item 1\n- Item 2

How to do this in Code

Native implementations for your backend or scripts

// Install: npm install turndown
const TurndownService = require('turndown');

const html = '<h1>Hello World</h1>';
const turndownService = new TurndownService({ headingStyle: 'atx' });

const markdown = turndownService.turndown(html);
console.log(markdown); // # Hello World

When to use this tool

  • Migrating old blog posts from a rich-text CMS (like WordPress) to a modern static Markdown format.
  • Extracting content from HTML documentation.
  • Converting scraped web pages into readable Markdown notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this handle complex inline styles?

No, Markdown is a structural language. Inline CSS styles (colors, font-sizes) are stripped during conversion, but structural elements (bold, italic, links, lists) are converted perfectly.

Is my HTML data sent to a server?

No. The entire conversion process happens locally in your browser using the Turndown engine. No data is transmitted.

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