Convert Between HTML and Markdown with Our Converter Tool

May 20, 2024 Foreman Learning Team
HTML Markdown Converter Tool

Content creators and developers often need to convert between HTML and Markdown formats. Our bidirectional converter makes this process quick and seamless, allowing you to switch between these popular formats with just a click.

What is the HTML <=> Markdown Converter?

Our HTML <=> Markdown Converter is a versatile tool that enables two-way conversion between HTML and Markdown formats. Whether you need to convert HTML content to Markdown for a GitHub README or transform Markdown to HTML for a web page, this tool handles both directions efficiently.

Key Features

1. Bidirectional Conversion

Convert in both directions - from HTML to Markdown and from Markdown to HTML - using the same simple interface.

2. Smart Tag Recognition

The converter intelligently recognizes and transforms common HTML elements to their Markdown equivalents, including headings, emphasis, links, images, and lists.

3. Clean Output

Produces clean, well-formatted output in both conversion directions, making it ready for immediate use.

4. Powered by Showdown.js

Utilizes the robust Showdown.js library for Markdown to HTML conversion, ensuring high-quality and standards-compliant output.

5. Customized HTML to Markdown Conversion

Features a tailored HTML to Markdown algorithm that handles common HTML patterns effectively.

How to Use the Converter

  1. Enter Content - Paste your HTML or Markdown content into the input text area on the left.
  2. Choose Conversion Direction - Click either "Convert HTML to MD" or "Convert MD to HTML" based on your needs.
  3. Get Results - The converted content will appear in the output text area on the right, ready to copy.

When to Use HTML <=> Markdown Converter

  • Documentation Preparation - Convert HTML content to Markdown for GitHub repositories, wikis, or other documentation systems.
  • Web Content Publishing - Transform Markdown to HTML for publishing on websites or content management systems.
  • Format Migration - When moving content between systems that use different formats.
  • Content Editing - Edit in the format you prefer, then convert to the format you need.
  • Learning - See how content is represented in both formats to better understand their syntax and structure.

Supported Conversions

Our converter handles the following elements in both directions:

  • Headings (h1-h4 <=> # to ####)
  • Paragraphs
  • Bold/Strong text
  • Italic/Emphasis text
  • Unordered lists
  • Ordered lists
  • Links
  • Images

Now Integrated into Our PHP Framework

Like all our tools, the HTML <=> Markdown Converter has been fully integrated into our custom PHP framework. This ensures a consistent experience with the rest of our site while maintaining all the functionality you expect.

Start Converting Today

Ready to convert between HTML and Markdown? Our converter tool is available now in the Development and Coding section of our Tools page.

Try HTML <=> Markdown Converter Now