Migrating from WordPress to Hugo, from Drupal to Docusaurus, or from any CMS to Markdown-based publishing? The biggest challenge is converting years of HTML content to clean Markdown. Manual conversion is impractical for hundreds of pages.
What Is HTML to Markdown?
HTML to Markdown conversion maps HTML elements to their Markdown equivalents: headings, links, images, lists, code blocks, and emphasis. Our HTML to Markdown converter handles complex HTML including tables, nested lists, and inline styles.
How to Use HTML to Markdown on DevToolHub
- Open the HTML to Markdown tool on DevToolHub — no signup required.
- Paste or enter your input data in the left panel.
- See the result instantly in the output panel.
- Copy the result or download it as a file.
Converting Blog Content
Transform a typical blog post from HTML to Markdown:
<!-- HTML -->
<h2>Getting Started</h2>
<p>Install the package using <code>npm</code>:</p>
<pre><code>npm install my-package</code></pre>
<p>Then import it in your <strong>main file</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="/docs">Read the docs</a></li>
<li>Check the <em>examples</em> folder</li>
</ul>
<!-- Markdown output -->
## Getting Started
Install the package using `npm`:
```
npm install my-package
```
Then import it in your **main file**:
- [Read the docs](/docs)
- Check the *examples* folderPro Tips
- Clean up the HTML before converting — remove inline styles and presentational markup
- Check image paths after conversion — relative URLs may need updating for the new platform
- Tables in Markdown have limited formatting — consider simplifying complex HTML tables
- Review the output for nested list indentation — Markdown uses 2-4 spaces per level
When You Need This
- Migrating WordPress or Drupal content to static site generators (Hugo, Gatsby, Next.js)
- Converting documentation from Confluence or Google Docs to Markdown
- Archiving web content in a portable, version-control-friendly format
- Preparing HTML email content for Markdown-based documentation
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