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HTML vs ORG Format Comparison

Aspect	HTML (Source Format)	ORG (Target Format)
Format Overview	HTML HyperText Markup Language Standard markup language for creating web pages and web applications. Describes the structure and content of web pages using tags. Rendered by web browsers with CSS for styling and JavaScript for interactivity. Web Format Browser-Based	ORG Org-mode Format Plain text markup language created for GNU Emacs. Designed for note-taking, task management, project planning, and authoring documents. Combines simplicity of plain text with powerful organizational features. Export to HTML, LaTeX, PDF, and more. Plain Text Emacs
Technical Specifications	Structure: Tag-based markup Encoding: UTF-8 (standard) Features: Links, media, forms, semantic elements Compatibility: All web browsers Extensions: .html, .htm	Structure: Plain text with markup Encoding: UTF-8 plain text Features: Outlines, TODO, tables, code blocks, tags Compatibility: Emacs, text editors, export tools Extensions: .org
Syntax Examples	HTML uses tags: <h1>Title</h1> <p>Paragraph text</p> <a href="url">Link</a>	Org uses plain text: * Title Paragraph text [[url][Link]]
Content Support	Headings (h1-h6) Paragraphs and text formatting Lists (ordered, unordered) Tables Links and anchors Images and media Forms and inputs Semantic elements (article, section)	Hierarchical headings (* *) TODO items and state tracking Tags and properties Tables with formulas Code blocks with syntax highlighting Timestamps and scheduling Links (internal and external) Drawers and metadata
Advantages	Universal browser support Easy to learn Interactive content Real-time updates Rich media support Responsive design	Plain text (future-proof) Fast and lightweight Version control friendly Powerful task management Export to multiple formats Literate programming support No vendor lock-in
Disadvantages	Inconsistent rendering Limited typography control Poor for print documents Math requires libraries	Requires Emacs for full features Steeper learning curve Less mainstream than Markdown Limited mobile support
Common Uses	Websites and web apps Email templates Online documentation Blogs and content management Landing pages	Personal knowledge management Note-taking and journaling Task and project management Technical documentation Academic writing Literate programming Meeting notes and agendas
Conversion Process	HTML document contains: DOCTYPE declaration head and body sections Nested tags and attributes Text content and media CSS styling (inline/external)	Our converter creates: Hierarchical outline structure Plain text headings (* *) Org-mode links [[url][text]] Lists and tables Code blocks #+BEGIN_SRC
Best For	Web content delivery Interactive applications Online documentation Responsive layouts	Plain text workflows Emacs users Personal productivity Research and writing Long-term archiving Reproducible research
Programming Support	Parsing: Excellent (DOM, jQuery) Languages: All web languages APIs: Web APIs, fetch, XMLHttpRequest Validation: W3C validator	Parsing: Org parsers (Elisp, Python) Languages: Emacs Lisp, Python, JavaScript APIs: org-element, pandoc Validation: Org-mode syntax checker

Why Convert HTML to ORG (Org-mode)?

Converting HTML documents to ORG (Org-mode) format is essential for users who prefer plain text workflows, especially Emacs users who rely on Org-mode for personal knowledge management, task organization, and document authoring. When you convert HTML to Org-mode, you're transforming web-based content into a powerful plain text format that combines the simplicity and longevity of plain text with sophisticated organizational features like hierarchical outlines, TODO tracking, tags, properties, and multi-format export capabilities.

Org-mode, created by Carsten Dominik in 2003 for GNU Emacs, has evolved into one of the most powerful plain text organizational systems available. Unlike HTML which is designed for browser rendering, Org-mode focuses on creating structured, actionable content in plain text that remains readable and editable for decades. Org-mode excels at task management with TODO states and scheduling, note-taking with hierarchical outlines, project planning with tables and spreadsheet formulas, and literate programming with executable code blocks that support dozens of programming languages.

Our converter processes HTML structure and transforms it into Org-mode syntax: HTML headings become asterisk-based outlines (* for h1, ** for h2, *** for h3, etc.), paragraphs are converted to plain text, links become Org-mode link syntax [[url][description]], lists are transformed to Org-mode list format (- or 1. for items), and tables become Org-mode tables with pipe separators. The resulting .org file can be opened in Emacs with org-mode enabled, or edited in any text editor, making it platform-independent and future-proof.

Org-mode's export capabilities make it incredibly versatile. You can export Org files to HTML, LaTeX, PDF, ODT, Markdown, plain text, and more using Org's built-in exporters. This means you can maintain a single .org source file and generate multiple output formats as needed. Org-mode also supports literate programming through org-babel, allowing you to embed and execute code in over 30 programming languages (Python, R, JavaScript, SQL, shell scripts, etc.) directly within your Org document, making it ideal for reproducible research and data analysis workflows.

Key Benefits of Converting HTML to ORG:

Plain Text: Future-proof format readable in any text editor
Task Management: Built-in TODO items, states, priorities, and scheduling
Version Control: Perfect for Git, enabling collaboration and change tracking
Export Flexibility: Convert to HTML, PDF, LaTeX, Markdown, and more
Powerful Tables: Spreadsheet capabilities with formulas and calculations
Code Execution: Literate programming with org-babel
No Vendor Lock-in: Open format, works with any text editor

Practical Examples

Example 1: Simple HTML Document

Input HTML file (notes.html):

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <title>Meeting Notes</title>
</head>
<body>
  <h1>Project Planning</h1>
  <p>Discussed project timeline and deliverables.</p>
  <h2>Action Items</h2>
  <ul>
    <li>Review requirements</li>
    <li>Create prototype</li>
  </ul>
</body>
</html>

Output ORG file (notes.org):

#+TITLE: Meeting Notes

* Project Planning
Discussed project timeline and deliverables.

** Action Items
- Review requirements
- Create prototype

Example 2: List and Link Conversion

Input HTML file (resources.html):

<h1>Learning Resources</h1>
<ol>
  <li><a href="https://orgmode.org">Org-mode Official</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://gnu.org/emacs">GNU Emacs</a></li>
</ol>

<p>For more info, visit <a href="https://example.com">our site</a>.</p>

Output ORG file (resources.org):

* Learning Resources
1. [[https://orgmode.org][Org-mode Official]]
2. [[https://gnu.org/emacs][GNU Emacs]]

For more info, visit [[https://example.com][our site]].

Example 3: Task Management Structure

Input HTML file (tasks.html):

<h1>Weekly Tasks</h1>
<ul>
  <li>Write documentation</li>
  <li>Review code</li>
  <li>Deploy to production</li>
</ul>

<h2>Notes</h2>
<p>Remember to update changelog.</p>

Output ORG file (tasks.org) - ready for TODO tracking:

* Weekly Tasks
- Write documentation
- Review code
- Deploy to production

** Notes
Remember to update changelog.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is Org-mode?

A: Org-mode is a major mode for GNU Emacs that provides an organizational system based on plain text. It's used for note-taking, task management, project planning, authoring documents, and literate programming. Created by Carsten Dominik in 2003, it has become one of the most popular features of Emacs, offering hierarchical outlines, TODO tracking, tables with formulas, code execution, and export to multiple formats.

Q: Do I need Emacs to use Org files?

A: While Emacs provides the full Org-mode experience with all features (TODO tracking, scheduling, code execution, export), you can view and edit .org files in any text editor since they're plain text. There are also Org-mode parsers and viewers for VSCode, Vim, Atom, and mobile apps. For conversion to other formats without Emacs, use pandoc.

Q: Will HTML formatting be preserved in Org format?

A: Org-mode preserves document structure (headings, lists, links, tables) but uses plain text markup instead of HTML tags. Visual formatting like colors and fonts is not preserved. However, Org-mode supports its own formatting: *bold*, /italic/, _underline_, =code=, and ~verbatim~. The focus is on content structure rather than visual presentation.

Q: How can I add TODO items after conversion?

A: In Emacs Org-mode, place cursor on a heading and press C-c C-t to cycle TODO states (TODO → DONE). You can also manually type * TODO Task name. Org-mode supports custom TODO workflows like TODO | DOING | WAITING | DONE, scheduling with SCHEDULED: <2024-01-15>, and deadlines with DEADLINE: <2024-01-20>.

Q: Can I export Org files to other formats?

A: Yes! Org-mode has powerful export capabilities. In Emacs, press C-c C-e to open the export dispatcher. You can export to HTML (website), LaTeX/PDF (documents), ODT (LibreOffice), Markdown, plain text, iCalendar (calendar events), and more. Each exporter supports templates and customization. You can also use pandoc for conversions outside Emacs.

Q: What is literate programming in Org-mode?

A: Org-mode supports literate programming through org-babel, which allows you to embed executable code blocks in your Org documents. Supported languages include Python, R, JavaScript, SQL, shell, C, Java, and many more. You can execute code with C-c C-c, capture results, and weave documentation with code. This is perfect for reproducible research, data analysis, and technical documentation.

Q: How do Org-mode tables work?

A: Org-mode tables are plain text with pipe separators: | Header 1 | Header 2 |. Press TAB in Emacs to auto-format and navigate. Tables support formulas like spreadsheets using #+TBLFM: $3=$1+$2 to calculate columns. You can sum, average, and perform complex calculations. Tables can be exported to LaTeX, HTML, CSV, and other formats.

Q: Why choose Org-mode over Markdown?

A: Org-mode offers more features than Markdown: built-in TODO tracking and scheduling, tables with formulas and calculations, executable code blocks (literate programming), properties and metadata system, powerful export to many formats, and a mature ecosystem in Emacs. Markdown is simpler and more widely supported, but Org-mode is more powerful for complex organizational tasks, research, and productivity workflows. Choose based on your needs and tooling preferences.