Question 1

What HTML elements are converted to Markdown?

Accepted Answer

The converter handles headings (h1–h6), paragraphs, bold and italic text, links, images, unordered and ordered lists, blockquotes, inline code, code blocks (pre/code), horizontal rules, and tables. The Turndown library provides robust conversion for all standard HTML elements.

Question 2

What is the difference between ATX and Setext heading styles?

Accepted Answer

ATX headings use hash symbols before the heading text, for example a single hash for h1 or two hashes for h2. Setext headings underline h1 with equals signs and h2 with dashes on the line below. ATX is the most widely supported and recommended style.

Question 3

Can I convert a full web page to Markdown?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Paste the full HTML source of any page and the converter will extract all readable content as Markdown. For best results, paste only the main content area of the page rather than the entire document including scripts and styles.

Question 4

Why is there a debounce on conversion?

Accepted Answer

Large HTML documents can take a moment to convert. A 300-millisecond debounce prevents the converter from running on every keystroke, keeping the interface responsive while you type or paste content.

Question 5

How do I get the HTML source of a web page?

Accepted Answer

Open the page in your browser, right-click, and choose View Page Source. You can then copy the HTML and paste it into the input. Alternatively, use browser developer tools to copy the outer HTML of a specific element you want to convert.

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