HTML to Markdown Converter
Paste any HTML and convert it to clean, well-formatted markdown instantly. Everything runs in your browser — no data is sent to any server.
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SimpleCrawl fetches, renders, and converts any URL to markdown via API. Handle JavaScript pages, manage proxies, and process thousands of pages programmatically.
How HTML to Markdown Conversion Works
This converter parses your HTML input and maps each HTML element to its markdown equivalent. Headings become `#` syntax, bold text becomes `**text**`, links become `[text](url)`, and so on. The converter handles nested elements, strips non-content markup (scripts, styles), and normalizes whitespace.
Because it runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript, your HTML input never leaves your device. This makes it safe for converting sensitive or proprietary content.
What Gets Converted
- -Headings: `<h1>` through `<h6>` become `#` through `######`
- -Emphasis: `<strong>`/`<b>` become bold, `<em>`/`<i>` become italic
- -Links & Images: `<a>` becomes `[text](url)`, `<img>` becomes ``
- -Lists: Ordered and unordered lists preserve hierarchy
- -Code: Inline code and code blocks are properly fenced
- -Blockquotes: `<blockquote>` elements become `>` quoted text
Use Cases
- -CMS Migration: Export HTML content from your current CMS and convert it to markdown for import into a static site generator (Next.js, Astro, Hugo).
- -Email Template Conversion: Convert HTML email templates to markdown for documentation or plain-text email fallbacks.
- -API Response Formatting: Convert HTML API responses to markdown for cleaner display in documentation or chat interfaces.
- -Note-Taking & Archival: Convert saved HTML pages to markdown for storage in knowledge management tools like Obsidian or Notion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my HTML data sent to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your HTML input never leaves your device. There is no backend API call.
Can it handle complex nested HTML?
The converter handles common HTML structures including nested lists, block quotes, and inline formatting within headings. Very complex or non-standard HTML may produce imperfect results.
What about tables?
Basic HTML tables are converted to markdown table syntax. Complex tables with colspan, rowspan, or nested tables may need manual adjustment.
Can I use this programmatically?
This tool is for interactive use. For programmatic HTML-to-markdown conversion, SimpleCrawl's API handles it at scale with better accuracy and JavaScript rendering support.
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