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HTML to Markdown Converter

Turn rich text, web clippings, or raw HTML source code into clean, human-readable Markdown.

HTML Source Input

# Mastering Modern Markdown

HTML is great for the web, but **Markdown** is simpler, cleaner, and version-control friendly.

## Why Developers Love Markdown:

-   Minimal syntax overhead
-   Human readable in plain text
-   Converts seamlessly to HTML, PDF, and EPUB

> "Write once, publish anywhere with clean, portable Markdown documents."

```javascript
function convertHtml(html) {
  return turndownService.turndown(html);
}
```

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Complete Guide & Overview

Fast, Free Online HTML to Markdown Converter

Easily transform raw HTML markup, web articles, blog posts, or copied rich text into clean CommonMark and GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM). Preserves headings, lists, tables, code fences, and links.

How to Use the HTML to Markdown Converter

Paste HTML or Rich Text

Paste your raw HTML tags into the input area, or click 'Paste Rich Text' to directly capture formatted text from your clipboard.

Customize Output Options

Choose between ATX headings (#) or Setext (===), select fenced or indented code blocks, and specify your preferred bullet markers.

Copy or Download .md

Instantly copy the converted Markdown to your clipboard or download it as a ready-to-use .md file.

Key Features & Capabilities

Live instant conversion with zero lag

Rich clipboard support (paste directly from Google Docs, Word, or Web)

Configurable syntax rules (ATX headings, code blocks, bullet markers)

Supports GitHub Flavored Markdown (tables, blockquotes, lists)

Drag-and-drop .html file upload

100% Client-side privacy: no HTML is ever uploaded to a server

Zero usage limits or registrations required

Pro Tips & Best Practices

•Copy an article from Wikipedia or a blog post and click 'Paste Rich Text' to automatically strip styling and get clean Markdown.
•Use ATX headings (#) for maximum compatibility across modern documentation generators like Docusaurus, Astro, and Nextra.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I convert HTML to Markdown?

Markdown is vastly more readable in plain text, easier to edit, works natively in Git version control, and is supported by platforms like GitHub, Reddit, Notion, and Obsidian.

Does this converter handle HTML tables?

Yes! Standard HTML <table>, <tr>, <th>, and <td> tags are automatically parsed into clean GitHub Flavored Markdown pipe tables.

Can I paste directly from Microsoft Word or Google Docs?

Yes! When you copy formatted text from Word or Google Docs, your browser puts HTML on your clipboard. Clicking 'Paste Rich Text' grabs that HTML and converts it into pure Markdown.

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