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Rich Text to Markdown Converter

Paste formatted content from a webpage or document and copy it as Markdown. Convert headings, bold text, and lists directly in your browser.

Processed locally — your data never leaves your browser
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What is Rich Text to Markdown Converter?

Convert formatted clipboard content into Markdown. Copy the rendered content from a webpage or document to preserve supported formatting such as headings, bold text, and lists. Pasted HTML tags are treated as text.

How to use

  1. 1

    Copy the rendered content you can see on a webpage or in a document.

  2. 2

    Paste it into Formatted Text, then select Markdown to review the conversion.

  3. 3

    Click Copy Markdown to use the result in a README, wiki, or editor.

Common Use Cases

  • 1

    Convert rich text pasted from a word processor or website into clean Markdown

  • 2

    Copy rendered content from a CMS preview into a Markdown file

  • 3

    Turn formatted notes from an email or document into Markdown for a wiki

  • 4

    Copy a rendered section of documentation into a Markdown README

  • 5

    Convert formatted text snippets to Markdown for use in GitHub comments or pull request descriptions

Try an Example

Formatted release notes

Load Example inserts rendered headings, bold text, and a list. The HTML shown here represents that formatting; pasting source tags directly leaves them as text.

Example Input

<h2>Release Notes</h2><p><strong>Added:</strong> CSV export.</p><ul><li>Fix login bug</li><li>Improve speed</li></ul>

Expected Output

## Release Notes

**Added:** CSV export.

* Fix login bug
* Improve speed

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I paste raw HTML source?

This tool converts formatted clipboard content. Raw HTML tags pasted as plain text stay literal. Copy the rendered content instead.

What formatting carries over?

Supported formatting includes headings, bold and italic text, lists, and block quotes. Review the Markdown before copying it.

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