Convert HTML Unordered Lists to Markdown Bullet Lists

HTML Unordered Lists to Markdown

HTML unordered lists (<ul> with <li> children) convert to Markdown bullet lists using -, *, or + as markers. Most converters default to -.

Basic Unordered List

<ul>
  <li>Apples</li>
  <li>Bananas</li>
  <li>Cherries</li>
</ul>

Converts to:

- Apples
- Bananas
- Cherries

Nested Unordered Lists

<ul>
  <li>Fruits
    <ul>
      <li>Apples</li>
      <li>Bananas</li>
    </ul>
  </li>
  <li>Vegetables
    <ul>
      <li>Carrots</li>
      <li>Peas</li>
    </ul>
  </li>
</ul>

Converts to:

- Fruits
  - Apples
  - Bananas
- Vegetables
  - Carrots
  - Peas

Each nesting level is indented by 2 or 4 spaces (depending on the converter's configuration).

List Items with Rich Content

<ul>
  <li><strong>Item one</strong> — with emphasis</li>
  <li>Item two with <a href="https://example.com">a link</a></li>
  <li>Item with <code>inline code</code></li>
</ul>

Converts to:

- **Item one** — with emphasis
- Item two with [a link](https://example.com)
- Item with `inline code`

Inline elements within list items are converted recursively.

List Items with Paragraphs

<ul>
  <li>
    <p>First paragraph of item.</p>
    <p>Second paragraph of item.</p>
  </li>
  <li>
    <p>Another item.</p>
  </li>
</ul>

Converts to a loose list with blank lines between paragraphs, indented under the list marker.

Handling Empty or Whitespace-Only Items

Empty <li> elements are typically skipped or output as empty markers. Leading and trailing whitespace in list items is trimmed.