---
title: "HTML to Markdown Converter"
description: "Convert HTML to clean Markdown instantly. Free online tool with live preview, perfect for migrating content from websites, CMS platforms, or HTML emails to Markdown format."
url: "https://freshjuice.dev/tools/html-to-markdown/"
---
## About this tool

Paste HTML into the left pane, see live Markdown output on the right — either as raw markdown source or as a sanitized HTML preview. Copy or download with one click. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is sent to any server.

Powered by [Turndown](https://github.com/mixmark-io/turndown) (HTML → MD parser) and [DOMPurify](https://github.com/cure53/DOMPurify) (preview sanitizer). GFM mode is on by default.

### Common workflows

-   **Migrate a CMS post to a static site** — copy the rendered HTML from your old CMS, paste, get clean Markdown for Astro / Hugo / Jekyll / 11ty.
-   **Convert HTML emails to plain Markdown** — strips inline styles, keeps content structure.
-   **Snapshot a webpage section** — DevTools "Copy outerHTML" → paste here → clean Markdown for notes / docs.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is this tool for?

Converts HTML code into clean, readable Markdown syntax. Perfect for migrating content from websites, CMS platforms, or HTML emails to Markdown-based systems like GitHub, Jekyll, Hugo, Astro, or any static site generator.

### Is this converter secure?

Yes. Runs entirely in your browser using [Turndown](https://github.com/mixmark-io/turndown). Your HTML is never sent to any server — all conversion happens locally on your device.

### What HTML elements are supported?

All common ones: headings, paragraphs, links, images, lists (ordered + unordered), tables, code blocks, blockquotes, bold, italic, strikethrough, horizontal rules. GFM is enabled by default for tables and strikethrough.

### Can I paste HTML directly from a webpage?

Yes. Paste HTML from anywhere into the input. You can also use your browser's DevTools (right-click → Inspect → copy outerHTML) to grab any element on a live page and convert it here.

### How does it handle complex HTML?

Nested elements convert cleanly. Inline styles get stripped (Markdown has no styling). Forms, scripts, iframes, and custom components don't have Markdown equivalents — they're either removed or simplified to plain text.

### Can I customize the output?

Yes — open **Conversion options** below the editor. You can pick heading style (ATX `#` vs Setext `===`), code block style (fenced vs indented), bullet marker, and link style (inline vs referenced).

### Do I need to install anything?

No. 100% browser-based. Works on any modern browser, desktop or mobile.