Free browser-based converter and editor

Convert HTML to clean, editable Markdown

Paste formatted content or import HTML, inspect the generated Markdown, edit anything that needs attention, and preview the rendered result in one browser workflow. No account or installation is required.

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Your document is processed in your browser and is not uploaded to an MD Studio document server.

From HTML to reviewed Markdown in three steps

Bring in the source. Paste copied formatted content, paste standalone HTML, or use Import HTML for a snippet or an .html file.
Review and edit the Markdown. The left pane stays fully editable, so you can fix conversion choices without returning to the original HTML.
Preview and export. Check the sanitized rendered preview, then copy or download the exact Markdown source, copy rendered HTML, download HTML, or print.

HTML before, Markdown after

MD Studio keeps the document structure that Markdown can represent and gives you the result as ordinary editable text.

HTML

<article>
  <h2>Release checklist</h2>
  <p>Ship the <strong>tested</strong> revision.</p>
  <ul>
    <li>Run the checks</li>
    <li>Review the preview</li>
  </ul>
</article>

Markdown

## Release checklist

Ship the **tested** revision.

- Run the checks
- Review the preview

What the converter handles

Document structure

Headings, paragraphs, emphasis, links, blockquotes, ordered and unordered lists, fenced code, and common inline formatting.

GFM content

GitHub Flavored Markdown is the default profile, including tables, task lists, and strikethrough when the source supports them.

CommonMark alternative

Switch to a CommonMark-oriented profile while keeping GFM-only source recoverable if you switch back.

Editable output

Conversion is the starting point, not a locked result. Use the Markdown toolbar or edit the source directly before exporting it.

Choose the right way to add HTML

Paste formatted content

Copy from a webpage, Google Docs, Word, email, or a CMS editor and paste at the cursor. When the clipboard contains rich HTML, MD Studio converts it in place.

Paste standalone HTML

A confidently detected HTML fragment or document converts at the cursor. Mixed Markdown and raw HTML, fenced code, and ordinary plain text stay literal so the editor does not guess aggressively.

Use Import HTML

Convert a deliberate snippet, insert HTML as a fenced code sample, or replace the document from an .html or .htm file. Automatic conversion and HTML files are limited to 5 MB.

Designed for untrusted input

Imported HTML, clipboard content, Markdown, and saved browser data are treated as untrusted. MD Studio sanitizes its preview and rendered-HTML outputs, protects generated Markdown contexts, and does not automatically load remote images in the preview. Remote image URLs can remain in the Markdown for you to review.

Optional browser saving is off by default and is not a backup. Read the Privacy notice and Terms & Disclaimer for the complete boundary.

What to review after conversion

HTML and Markdown express documents differently, so every conversion is best-effort. Before publishing, check:

nested lists, indentation, and numbering;
tables with merged cells or complex layout;
code blocks, inline code, and preserved whitespace;
link destinations, titles, and image URLs;
HTML styling or layout that has no Markdown equivalent; and
the result in the Markdown renderer where you will use it.

MD Studio imports HTML files, not DOCX files. For Word documents, copy the formatted content from the open document and paste it into the editor.

HTML-to-Markdown FAQ

Does MD Studio upload my HTML?

No. Conversion, editing, preview, and export happen in your browser. Cloudflare still receives ordinary connection data needed to serve the website, but your document is not sent to an MD Studio document server or included in analytics.

Can I convert a complete HTML file?

Yes. Open Import HTML and choose an .html or .htm file up to 5 MB. File import deliberately replaces the current document after confirmation.

Should I use GFM or CommonMark?

Use GFM for GitHub-style tables, task lists, and strikethrough. Use CommonMark when your destination expects the smaller CommonMark feature set. You can switch profiles and review the Markdown before export.

Why do some HTML styles disappear?

Markdown describes document meaning rather than arbitrary page layout. CSS, scripts, forms, interactive widgets, and many visual layout details have no direct Markdown equivalent and are removed, simplified, or left for manual review.

Convert your HTML, then make the Markdown yours

Open the editor and try a snippet, copied webpage, or HTML file.

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