How to convert HTML to Markdown
Here's how to turn your HTML files into Markdown:
- Add one or more HTML files — drag and drop them or click to browse.
- Click Convert to Markdown and let the conversion run in your browser.
- Download your new Markdown files individually or as a batch.
What is HTML?
HTML is the markup language of the web. It structures content with tags for headings, paragraphs, links, images and tables, and is read by every browser. As a file it is plain text that can be styled and shared online.
What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight way to write formatted text using plain characters — # for headings, * for emphasis, - for lists. It stays readable as raw text yet converts cleanly to HTML, which is why it powers READMEs, documentation and many writing apps.
HTML vs Markdown: how they compare
The two formats are suited to different tasks. Here's a side-by-side look at how they differ.
| HTML | Markdown | |
|---|---|---|
| Format type | Document | Text |
| Compression | Text-based markup | None |
| Quality | Lossless | Lossless |
| Best for | Web pages | Documentation and READMEs |
Why convert HTML to Markdown?
People convert HTML to Markdown to get a format that fits documentation and readmes and notes and blogging — and to make the file easier to open, share and reuse.
What Markdown gives you: readable as plain text, fast to write and converts cleanly to HTML and PDF.
Where HTML falls short: needs a browser to render fully, styling depends on CSS and not a print-ready format on its own. Converting keeps your content while moving to a format that matches where the file is going.
Tips for the best results
- Markdown is lossless, so your converted files keep every detail of the original HTML.
- You can convert several files in one go — add as many HTML files as you like and download them together.
- Everything runs locally in your browser, so even large files convert quickly and nothing is uploaded.
HTML to Markdown — frequently asked questions
- How do I convert HTML to Markdown?
- Add your HTML file, click Convert to Markdown, and download the Markdown result. The whole process happens in your browser and takes just a few seconds.
- Is it free to convert HTML to Markdown?
- Yes. This HTML to Markdown converter is completely free with no sign-up, no watermarks and no limit on the number of files you can convert.
- Are my HTML files uploaded to a server?
- No. Conversion runs entirely on your device using your browser, so your files never leave your computer or phone.
- Does converting HTML to Markdown reduce quality?
- No. Markdown is a lossless format, so the conversion preserves the full quality of your original HTML.
- Can I convert multiple HTML files at once?
- Yes. Add as many HTML files as you like and convert them in a single batch, then download each Markdown result.