HTML to Markdown

HTML to Markdown Converter

Convert rich HTML markup, web articles, and documentation tables into clean, portable GitHub Flavored Markdown syntax.

HTML to Markdown Converter

Lossless translation of HTML headings, lists, tables, code fences, and links into clean GFM

RAW HTML INPUT

CONVERTED GFM MARKDOWNAuto-converted live

<article>
  <h1>Getting Started with MDForge</h1>
  <p>MDForge is a <strong>privacy-first</strong> Markdown IDE and developer utility suite.</p>
  
  <h2>Core Capabilities</h2>
  <ul>
    <li>Live split-view preview with CodeMirror 6</li>
    <li>AST heading hierarchy & health audit</li>
    <li>Offline PWA support with local IndexedDB persistence</li>
  </ul>

  <h2>Sample Code Snippet</h2>
  <pre><code class="language-typescript">import { renderMarkdown } from './engine';
console.log(renderMarkdown('# Hello'));</code></pre>

  <h2>Feature Comparison</h2>
  <table>
    <thead>
      <tr>
        <th>Tool</th>
        <th>Privacy</th>
        <th>Offline</th>
      </tr>
    </thead>
    <tbody>
      <tr>
        <td>MDForge</td>
        <td>100% Local</td>
        <td>Supported</td>
      </tr>
    </tbody>
  </table>
</article>

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How HTML Converts to Markdown

Migrating web articles, legacy CMS posts, or HTML documentation into Markdown simplifies version control, static site generator builds (Astro, Hugo, Next.js), and Git repository documentation.

HTML to Markdown Mapping Matrix

HTML Element	Markdown Equivalent	Description
<h1> to <h6>	# to ######	Document and section headings
<strong>, <b>	bold text	Strong emphasis
<em>, <i>	italic text	Italic emphasis
<ul> <li>	- Bullet item	Unordered lists
<ol> <li>	1. Numbered item	Ordered sequential lists
<pre><code>	```lang ... ```	Fenced code blocks with language tags
<table>	\| Col 1 \| Col 2 \|	GFM pipe-formatted tables
<a href="...">	[Text](url)	Hyperlinks and anchor tags

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert HTML to Markdown?

Paste your HTML code into the input pane on the left. MDForge will immediately convert HTML headings, paragraphs, lists, tables, code blocks, and links into clean GitHub Flavored Markdown on the right.

Does this converter support HTML tables?

Yes! HTML <table>, <thead>, <tbody>, <tr>, <th>, and <td> elements are automatically converted into standard GFM pipe tables.

Can I convert HTML with code blocks and language tags?

Yes, <pre><code class="language-xyz"> blocks are translated into standard fenced code blocks (```xyz) with the appropriate language identifier preserved.

Is my HTML content uploaded to any server?

No. The conversion is performed 100% locally in your browser using DOM parsing. Your HTML never leaves your device.

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