Convert HTML to Markdown for Notion

Notion does not have a native HTML import. But it accepts Markdown paste — which means converting HTML to Markdown first and then pasting into Notion is a reliable way to import web content with formatting preserved. No extension, no third-party integration required.

Here is the full workflow.

Why Pasting Markdown Works in Notion

When you paste text into a Notion page, Notion's editor detects Markdown syntax and converts it automatically. Paste # Heading and Notion creates an H1. Paste **bold** and Notion applies bold formatting. Paste a table in GitHub Flavored Markdown and Notion renders a table block.

This means the workflow is: HTML → Markdown (one conversion step) → paste into Notion. The conversion step is what the browser tool handles.

The alternative — pasting raw HTML — does not work. Notion displays HTML tags as literal text rather than rendering the markup.

Step-by-Step: HTML to Notion

1. Get the HTML. From a webpage: right-click the article content → Inspect → right-click the content element → Copy outerHTML. From a file or email: open it in a text editor and copy the HTML. From a CMS: use the source view to copy the raw HTML.
2. Paste into the converter. The converter accepts any valid HTML — full pages, fragments, tables, individual elements.
3. Click "Convert to Markdown." Output appears immediately.
4. Copy the Markdown output.
5. Open your Notion page and paste. Notion converts the Markdown to formatted blocks automatically.

That is the full process — no extension, no CSV, no ZIP file import. For most web content, this takes under two minutes.

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What Converts and Imports Well into Notion

Notion handles these Markdown elements well:

• Headings (H1-H3) — Convert to Notion heading blocks. H4-H6 may render as H3.
• Bold and italic — Render correctly in Notion text blocks
• Bulleted and numbered lists — Convert to Notion list blocks
• Links — Convert to inline links in Notion text
• Code blocks — Paste as Notion code blocks with language detection
• Tables — Notion renders GFM tables as simple table blocks
• Blockquotes — Render as Notion quote blocks

Things that do not import cleanly:

• Images — Markdown image syntax pastes as text in Notion, not as embedded images. Add images manually after importing the text content.
• Nested lists deeper than 2 levels — Notion has nesting limits on list blocks
• Complex tables — Notion tables are simple; merged cells, colspan/rowspan do not import

Notion Import Feature vs. Markdown Paste: What to Use

Notion has a built-in Import feature (Settings → Import) that accepts Markdown files (.md), HTML files, CSV, and others. Comparing the two approaches:

Markdown paste (the workflow above):
Best for: individual pages, articles, single pieces of content. Fast, no file needed, works inline in any Notion page.

Notion Import → Markdown file:
Best for: importing many pages at once, or when you want each piece of content as a separate Notion page. Download the .md file from the converter, then use Notion's Import to create a new page from it.

For a single article or document: paste workflow is faster. For bulk content (a wiki, a blog archive, documentation site): use the .md download and Notion Import for each page.

Cleaning Up After Import

After pasting Markdown into Notion, a few quick clean-ups typically improve the result:

• Add a page icon and cover — Notion pages look better with these; it takes 10 seconds and helps with navigation in your workspace
• Set the page title — The first H1 in your Markdown becomes the page title block, but confirm it matches what you want
• Add images manually — Images do not paste from Markdown into Notion. Add image blocks manually or drag image files in
• Convert callouts — Blockquotes that are actually callouts or tips work better as Notion callout blocks. Select the quote and change the block type
• Tag and organize — Add the page to the appropriate database or section in your Notion workspace

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Notion import HTML files directly?

Notion's built-in Import supports HTML files. Alternatively, convert HTML to Markdown first and paste it — Notion auto-converts Markdown on paste.

How do I paste HTML content into Notion with formatting?

Convert the HTML to Markdown using the free browser tool, then paste the Markdown into your Notion page. Notion detects and renders Markdown formatting automatically.

Do images from HTML transfer to Notion?

No. Images in Markdown paste as image syntax text in Notion rather than embedded images. Add images manually after importing the text content.

Can I import HTML tables into Notion?

Yes. Convert the HTML containing the table to Markdown — the converter produces GFM table syntax. Paste into Notion and it renders as a simple table block.