Does this convert h3 through h6 headings?
No, only h1 and h2 convert to Markdown headings — deeper levels lose their heading formatting.
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Convert HTML to Markdown
Convert basic HTML tags into Markdown syntax, right in your browser.
What HTML tags this actually converts
This converter handles a specific set of common HTML tags — h1, h2, strong, b, em, i, a (links), li, p, and br — converting each to its Markdown equivalent using pattern matching. Any tag outside that list is simply stripped away, leaving just its inner text with no Markdown formatting applied.
There's no support for h3 through h6, tables, images, blockquotes, or code blocks — those tags' content survives as plain text, but the structure and formatting they represented is lost in the conversion.
Workflow at a glance
Use this quick flow to understand where the tool fits in your work and what to review before relying on the output.
Review checklist
Before
Confirm your HTML mostly uses h1/h2, strong/b, em/i, a, li, p, and br for reliable conversion.
After
Check the converted Markdown for any content that came from an unsupported tag and lost its original formatting.
When a lightweight converter is enough
Use it for simple, well-formed HTML — headings, bold and italic text, links, and basic lists — that needs to become readable Markdown quickly without a full HTML parsing library.
Who converts HTML to Markdown
Writers converting web content
Turn simple HTML content into Markdown for a notes app or Markdown-based CMS.
Developers migrating content
Quickly convert basic HTML snippets into Markdown without a full parsing library.
Students learning HTML and Markdown
See exactly how supported HTML tags map to Markdown syntax.
Anyone extracting readable text from HTML
Get a readable Markdown version of simply-structured HTML content.
What gets converted
Headings h1 and h2
Convert to # and ## Markdown headings.
Bold and italic tags
strong/b and em/i convert to Markdown ** and _ syntax.
Links
Anchor tags convert to Markdown [text](url) format.
Lists, paragraphs, and line breaks
li, p, and br tags convert to their Markdown equivalents.
Converting HTML step by step
- 1Paste the HTML snippet into the input box, ideally using only the supported tags.
- 2Read the converted Markdown as it updates automatically.
- 3Check for any unsupported tags whose content came through as plain text without formatting.
- 4Copy the Markdown into your notes app, CMS, or documentation.
Where this conversion helps
Turning simple HTML content into Markdown for a notes app or Markdown-based CMS.
Quickly converting basic HTML snippets into Markdown without a full parsing library.
Seeing exactly how supported HTML tags map to Markdown syntax.
Getting a readable Markdown version of simply-structured HTML content.
Where your HTML goes
The conversion happens directly in your browser as you paste — nothing is sent to a server.
Getting a clean conversion
- Stick to h1/h2, strong/b, em/i, a, li, p, and br if you need reliable conversion from this tool.
- For h3-h6, tables, images, or code blocks, expect their content to survive as plain text without formatting.
- Preview the converted Markdown to confirm headings and emphasis look correct before using it.
- Use a full HTML-to-Markdown library instead if your content regularly includes unsupported tags like tables.
HTML conversion mistakes to avoid
Expecting h3-h6 to convert
Only h1 and h2 are converted to Markdown headings — deeper heading levels lose their heading formatting.
Assuming tables or images convert cleanly
These tags aren't supported — their content survives as plain text without structure.
Not checking stripped tags' content
Unsupported tags are removed but their inner text remains, which can look like plain, unformatted text in the output.
Treating this as a full HTML parser
It's a lightweight, pattern-based converter for a specific set of common tags, not a comprehensive parser.
When you need a fuller parser instead
HTML to Markdown handles a focused set of common tags cleanly and instantly. For anything beyond headings, emphasis, links, and simple lists, plan to check and manually fix the output.
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FAQ
HTML to Markdown FAQ
Answers for using HTML to Markdown on I Love Tool XYZ.
Does it handle tables or images?
No, those tags aren't supported — their content survives as plain text without structure.
What happens to unsupported tags?
They're stripped away, leaving just their inner text with no Markdown formatting applied.
Is my HTML sent to a server?
No. Conversion happens entirely in your browser.