Ios html md conversion

There are several apps and Safari extensions on the iOS App Store designed specifically to convert web URLs or live pages into Markdown. Since you’re likely looking for a way to “clip” articles for a notes app like Obsidian, Bear, or Notion, here are the best current options:

1. Dedicated Converters & Clippers

• hmk (Web HTML to Markdown): This is a highly-rated Safari extension. It allows you to convert an entire webpage or just a specific selection into Markdown with one tap. It includes a live preview so you can see the formatting before you export it.
• Web2MD (Web to Markdown): A “local-first” app where you paste a URL, and it extracts the content into a clean Markdown draft. It’s great if you want to edit the text within the app before saving it as an .md file.
• MarkDownload: A popular cross-platform tool available as a Safari extension. It’s very customizable, allowing you to include metadata (like the author or date) in the YAML frontmatter of the Markdown file.

2. Note-App Specific Clippers

If you use a specific Markdown-based note-taking app, they often have the best built-in tools:

• Obsidian Web Clipper: Recently released as an official Safari extension for iOS. It clips pages directly into your Obsidian vault as Markdown files using customizable templates.
• Bear: While a full note-taking app, its Safari extension is legendary for its “web-to-Markdown” accuracy. It strips out ads and navigation menus perfectly.

3. The “No-App” Method: Apple Shortcuts

You actually don’t need a third-party app if you want to keep your device lean. You can use the built-in Shortcuts app to create a simple workflow:

1. Search the “Shortcuts Gallery” for “Make Markdown from URL.”
2. This shortcut takes the input from the Share Sheet in Safari.
3. It uses the “Get Article from Web Page” action and then “Make Markdown from Rich Text.” Pro Tip: If you are trying to convert a page that is behind a login or a paywall, extensions like hmk or MarkDownload usually work better than “URL-paste” apps because they see what you see on the screen rather than trying to fetch the URL separately.