HTML to Textile Converter

About HTML to Textile Converter

The HTML to Textile converter lets you quickly convert HTML to Textile markup, the lightweight format used by many forums, wikis, and content management systems. Paste any HTML snippet or full article and instantly get clean Textile syntax ready for your platform.

Key Features & Benefits

• Accurate HTML → Textile conversion: Headings, paragraphs, lists, links, images, tables, and code blocks are mapped to their correct Textile syntax.
• Readable markup: Textile is designed to be human‑friendly, making content easy to edit without a visual editor.
• Forum & wiki ready: Generates Textile suitable for engines like Redmine, Textpattern, and other Textile‑based systems.
• Configurable output: Choose to include CSS attributes and preserve line breaks when you need closer fidelity to the original HTML.
• Browser‑only processing: Conversion happens entirely in your browser – safe for private drafts and internal documentation.

How to Use the HTML to Textile Converter

1. Paste or upload HTML: Add your blog post, wiki page, or forum content as raw HTML, or upload an .html file.
2. Set options: Turn on Include CSS attributes if you want classes/IDs/styles reflected in Textile, and toggle Preserve line breaks for more literal formatting.
3. Review Textile output: The Textile output panel updates in real time as you change the HTML or options.
4. Copy or download: Copy the Textile markup to your clipboard or download it as an .textile file.
5. Paste into your platform: Use the generated Textile in your wiki, forum, or CMS editor.

Supported HTML Elements

• Headings: h1–h6 → h1. through h6.
• Text formatting: <strong>/<b> → *bold*, <em>/<i> → _italic_
• Code: inline <code> → @code@, <pre> blocks → bc. code blocks
• Lists: <ul> → * bullets, <ol> → # numbered items (with nesting support)
• Links: <a> → "text":url or "text(title)":url
• Images: <img> → !url! or !url(alt)!
• Tables: <table> → Textile grid tables with |_. header| syntax
• Quotes: <blockquote> → bq. quoted text
• Superscript/Subscript: <sup> → ^text^, <sub> → ~text~
• Strikethrough: <del>/<s> → -text-
• Underline: <ins>/<u> → +text+

Example: HTML to Textile

HTML input:

<h2>Textile Example</h2>
<p>This is a <strong>bold</strong> and <em>italic</em> paragraph with a <a href="https://example.com">link</a>.</p>
<ul>
  <li>First item</li>
  <li>Second item</li>
</ul>

Generated Textile:

h2. Textile Example

This is a *bold* and _italic_ paragraph with a "link":https://example.com.

* First item
* Second item

Common Use Cases

• Forum posts: Convert HTML blog content or comments to Textile for discussion boards.
• Wiki pages: Move existing HTML documentation into Textile‑based wiki engines.
• CMS migrations: When switching from HTML‑based editors to Textile, convert legacy content in bulk.
• Technical documentation: Write docs in HTML and publish in Textile where required.
• Quick formatting: Learn Textile syntax by comparing HTML input with generated markup.

Tips for Best Results

• Use semantic HTML: Proper heading, list, and emphasis tags lead to cleaner Textile output.
• Keep HTML clean: Remove unnecessary inline styles if you plan to rely on pure Textile formatting.
• Enable attributes if needed: Turn on CSS attributes when your target system uses class or ID hooks.
• Always preview: Paste the Textile into your forum or wiki preview to confirm rendering.

FAQ – HTML to Textile Converter

Does this tool support full HTML pages?

Yes. You can paste a complete HTML document; the converter focuses on the meaningful content inside the body.

Will my CSS and JavaScript be converted?

No. Stylesheets and scripts are ignored. Only structural and textual HTML elements are converted to Textile markup.

Can I round‑trip Textile back to HTML?

This tool is optimized for HTML → Textile. To go back from Textile to HTML, you would need a separate Textile parser or your platform’s rendering engine.

Is my HTML uploaded anywhere?

All conversion runs in your browser. Your HTML and Textile output are not sent to any server, making this safe for drafts and private content.

Privacy & Security

All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your HTML is never uploaded or stored on our servers, so you can safely convert internal docs, tickets, and private pages to Textile.