How do I convert HTML to reST?

Drop your HTML file onto the converter above, make sure reST is selected, and click Convert. When it's done, download the reST file — it usually takes a few seconds.

Is it safe to convert HTML to reST here?

Yes. HTML to reST conversion happens entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your file is never uploaded to any server.

Is the HTML to reST converter free?

Yes — free with no watermark. Signed-out visitors can convert 25 files a day, and a free account raises that to 250.

Will converting HTML to reST reduce quality?

No — reST preserves the content of your HTML file as faithfully as the format allows.

Can I convert multiple HTML files at once?

Yes. Add up to 5 files at a time without an account, 10 with a free account and up to 500 on paid plans, then download them individually or as a single ZIP.

Can I convert reST back to HTML?

Yes — use our reST to HTML converter. Note that converting back and forth between formats can't recover detail lost to lossy compression.

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HTMLreST

Convert HTML to reST

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How to convert HTML to reST

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Add your HTML files
Drag and drop HTML files onto the converter, paste them, or click to browse. You can add several at once.
2
Choose reST
reST is already selected. Open Options if you want to change quality, size or metadata.
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Convert
Click Convert. Your files are converted right in your browser in seconds.
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Download your reST
Download each reST file, or everything at once as a ZIP.

HTML vs reST

From

HTML · HyperText Markup Language

HTML is the markup language of the web. Converting to HTML makes a document readable in any browser.

Type: Document
Extension: .html .htm .xhtml
MIME: text/html
Best for: web pages and email templates

Plain-text markupOpen standard

All HTML conversions →

reST · reStructuredText

reStructuredText is the markup language behind Python's documentation and the Sphinx docs generator.

Type: Document
Extension: .rst
MIME: text/x-rst
Best for: Python and Sphinx documentation

Plain-text markup

All reST conversions →

Need it the other way around? Convert reST to HTML.

HTML to reST: frequently asked questions

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