Free converter
HTML to Markdown
Strip an HTML file back to readable Markdown, keeping headings, lists, emphasis and structure. Because the conversion runs in your browser rather than on a server, your file is never uploaded, never stored and never seen by anyone else.
Drop your file to start.
The converter needs JavaScript, because the conversion itself runs on your own device rather than on a server. Enable JavaScript to load it.
What carries over
Headings become hash prefixes, list items become dashes, bold and italic become asterisks, and paragraph breaks are preserved. Scripts and styles are discarded. The result is clean, readable Markdown rather than a byte-for-byte reconstruction.
Useful for
Moving old web pages into a static site generator, pulling documentation out of an exported help centre, or getting a saved article into a note-taking app that speaks Markdown.
How it works
- 1
Add your file
Drag it onto the drop zone, click to browse, or paste from the clipboard.
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Confirm the format
Markdown is already selected. Open Settings if you want to adjust quality or size.
- 3
Download
Press Convert and save the result. Your file never leaves your device.
Frequently asked questions
Is the conversion exact?
It is a practical simplification, not a perfect round trip. Headings, lists, links, emphasis and paragraphs carry over; complex layout and inline styling do not.
What happens to tables?
Table content is preserved as text, but complex table markup does not always translate into Markdown table syntax. Check the output for data-heavy pages.
Are scripts and styles removed?
Yes. Script and style elements are stripped so only the readable content remains.
Can I convert a live web page?
Save the page as an HTML file first, then drop that file in. The tool reads local files only, by design.