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HTML to Markdown
Convert pasted HTML into clean Markdown text directly in your browser.
Converted Markdown text
HTML to Markdown workflow tips
Use this converter when copied HTML needs to become Markdown for documentation, changelogs, static-site content, README files, support notes, or issue comments.
Convert common markup
Headings, links, lists, emphasis, code, images, and paragraphs are converted into readable Markdown patterns.
Clean after conversion
If the output still has spacing noise, continue with Trim Lines, Remove Empty Lines, or Remove Extra Spaces.
Use the right fallback
If you only need readable text and not Markdown syntax, use HTML to Plain Text instead.
What this tool does
Turns common HTML headings, links, images, bold and italic text, inline code, preformatted blocks, lists, paragraphs, and line breaks into Markdown without rendering raw HTML.
Common use cases
Convert HTML snippets into Markdown for documentation, notes, static-site content, README files, and issue comments.
Use HTML to Markdown when you are working with copied API payloads, logs, encoded values, config snippets, identifiers, or debugging data and need a quick browser-local check before pasting the result into docs, tickets, tests, or another developer tool.
How to use it
- Paste the HTML snippet, export, email fragment, or CMS content you want to convert.
- Review the Markdown output and the processed tag count.
- Copy the Markdown into docs, issue comments, static-site content, notes, or another editor.
Example workflow
Paste the HTML snippet, template, or tag block you need to inspect. Format, minify, encode, decode, or convert it as plain text, then copy the cleaned output into your editor, CMS, documentation, or QA note.
Privacy note
HTML to Markdown conversion runs locally in your browser. ClearUtils does not upload, store, transmit, or render your pasted HTML.
FAQ
Does this render my pasted HTML?
No. It treats HTML as text, converts common tags to Markdown syntax, and does not render raw HTML in the page.
Which tags are converted?
It handles common headings, links, images, bold and italic text, inline code, preformatted blocks, lists, paragraphs, and line breaks.
Is my HTML uploaded?
No. Conversion runs locally in your browser and does not send pasted HTML to ClearUtils servers.
Explore more tools
Browse the Developer Tools hub or continue with the Developer Data Toolkit when this task is part of a larger workflow.