HTML to MD Converter
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Use this HTML to MD converter to turn HTML files into MD right in your browser — ideal for readme and docs, lightweight formatting and writing for the web.
When should you convert HTML to MD?
- When you need it for readme and docs
- When you need it for lightweight formatting
- To open your files in apps that prefer MD
- To share MD files more easily
What happens to your file
pandoc parses the HTML into its own document model and writes MD from it. Because it works on structure — headings, lists, emphasis, links — rather than on appearance, the output is a real MD document rather than a screenshot of one.
Settings this conversion runs with
| Engine | pandoc |
|---|---|
| Works on | Document structure, not page appearance |
What changes
- Structure survives; precise visual styling does not. Custom CSS, exact fonts, and hand-tuned spacing are re-expressed in the target format's own conventions.
- Only what is in the HTML itself converts. Content a page loads with JavaScript, and anything behind a login, is not there to convert.
About HTML and MD files
HTML page
Strengths
- renders in any browser
- rich formatting
- standard for the web
Limitations
- needs a browser to view
- layout depends on CSS
Markdown file
Strengths
- readable as plain text
- easy formatting
- converts cleanly
Limitations
- limited layout control
HTML vs MD
| Format | HTML | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | — | — |
| Transparency | — | — |
| Best for | web pages, email templates | readme and docs, lightweight formatting |
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Frequently asked questions
- How does the HTML to MD conversion work?
- pandoc parses the HTML into its own document model and writes MD from it. Because it works on structure — headings, lists, emphasis, links — rather than on appearance, the output is a real MD document rather than a screenshot of one.
- What should you know before converting HTML to MD?
- Structure survives; precise visual styling does not. Custom CSS, exact fonts, and hand-tuned spacing are re-expressed in the target format's own conventions.
- Is this HTML to MD converter free?
- Yes. You can convert HTML to MD online for free, with no account and no watermark.
- Do I need to install software or sign up?
- No. Use the converter from your browser without installing software or creating an account. Files are uploaded to our servers for processing.
- Are my files safe?
- Yes. Files are processed only to complete the conversion and are auto-deleted after 2 hours. We never share them.
- Can I convert multiple HTML files at once?
- Yes. Drop several files to convert them in a batch and download the results as a single ZIP.