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HTML to Textile Converter

Transform HTML into Textile markup language

HTML Input

Textile Output

About HTML to Textile Converter

Convert HTML documents to Textile markup format, a lightweight markup language used in forums, wikis, and content management systems. Textile provides a simple and readable syntax for formatting text.

Key Features

  • Text Formatting: Converts bold, italic, code, and other inline styles
  • Headings: Maps HTML headings (h1-h6) to Textile heading syntax
  • Lists: Supports both ordered and unordered lists with nesting
  • Links & Images: Converts hyperlinks and images with titles
  • Tables: Generates Textile table syntax with headers
  • Code Blocks: Preserves code formatting with bc. notation
  • Blockquotes: Converts blockquotes with bq. prefix

How to Use

  1. Input HTML: Paste your HTML code or upload an .html file
  2. Configure Options: Choose whether to include CSS attributes
  3. Review Output: The Textile output updates automatically
  4. Copy or Download: Use the Copy or Download button to save your .textile file

Supported HTML Elements

  • Headings: h1-h6 → h1. through h6.
  • Text Formatting: strong/b → *bold*, em/i → _italic_
  • Code: code → @code@, pre → bc. code block
  • Lists: ul → * bullets, ol → # numbered
  • Links: a → "text":url or "text(title)":url
  • Images: img → !url! or !url(alt)!
  • Tables: table → |_. header|cell| format
  • Quotes: blockquote → bq. quoted text
  • Superscript/Subscript: sup → ^text^, sub → ~text~
  • Strikethrough: del/s → -text-
  • Underline: ins/u → +text+

Textile Syntax Examples

h1. Main Heading

This is a paragraph with *bold* and _italic_ text.

* Bullet point 1
* Bullet point 2
** Nested bullet

# Numbered item 1
# Numbered item 2

"Link text":https://example.com

!image.jpg(Alt text)!

|_. Header 1|_. Header 2|
|Cell 1|Cell 2|

bq. This is a blockquote

bc. code block
multiple lines

Common Use Cases

  • Forum Posts: Convert HTML content to Textile for forum systems
  • Wiki Pages: Create wiki content in Textile markup
  • CMS Content: Generate Textile for content management systems
  • Documentation: Write documentation in Textile format
  • Blog Posts: Convert blog content to Textile
  • Text Formatting: Simple text formatting with Textile syntax

Tips for Best Results

  • Semantic HTML: Use proper HTML elements for accurate conversion
  • Clean Structure: Well-structured HTML converts more accurately
  • Attributes: Enable CSS attributes for span elements with classes/IDs
  • Review Output: Always review and adjust the Textile output
  • Test Rendering: Test the Textile output in your target system

Privacy & Security

All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your HTML is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.