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Convert XHTML to Markdown

Convert strict .xhtml documents into clean Markdown with Turndown. The well-formed XML markup is sanitized and mapped to GitHub-flavoured Markdown — 100% client-side, no upload required.

Processing happens 100% in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

100% Local Processing — Your files never leave your device

How to convert XHTML to Markdown

  1. Upload: drop your .xhtml file onto the dropzone, or paste the markup into the editor.
  2. Process: the well-formed markup is sanitized, then Turndown converts it to GitHub-flavoured Markdown locally.
  3. Download: copy the Markdown or save it as a .md file.

Why Convert XHTML to MD with MarkdownForge?

  • Strict XHTML parsed correctly, then converted

    XHTML is well-formed XML, so the converter parses it precisely before Turndown maps headings, lists, links, tables, and code blocks to GitHub-flavoured Markdown. Self-closing tags and namespaced attributes are handled without errors.

  • Input is sanitized for safety

    DOMPurify strips scripts and unsafe attributes before conversion, so you can safely process XHTML from any source without risk of executing embedded code.

  • 100% local — your document never leaves your device

    Parsing and conversion run entirely in your browser. No XHTML is transmitted to any server, keeping proprietary templates and internal documents private.

XHTML to Markdown — FAQ

What is the difference between XHTML and HTML conversion?

XHTML is a stricter, XML-based version of HTML that requires well-formed markup — properly closed tags and quoted attributes. The converter parses it as XML, which catches malformed documents that lenient HTML parsers would silently accept.

Does it handle self-closing tags correctly?

Yes. XHTML self-closing tags like <br/> and <img/> are parsed correctly and mapped to their Markdown equivalents or dropped where no equivalent exists.

Is the XHTML sanitized before conversion?

Yes. DOMPurify removes scripts and unsafe attributes before Turndown processes the markup, protecting you from malicious content.

Is my XHTML uploaded to a server?

No. All parsing and conversion happen in your browser. Your document never leaves your device.

What happens if my XHTML is not well-formed?

The XML parser reports a clear error indicating where the markup is malformed. Fix the unclosed tag or unescaped character and try again.

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