Convert HTML to TEXTILE

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HTML vs TEXTILE Format Comparison

Aspect	HTML (Source Format)	TEXTILE (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	TEXTILE Lightweight Markup Language Simple text markup language created by Dean Allen in 2002. Designed for easy human-readable text formatting. Used in Textpattern CMS, Redmine, and various forums. Converts plain text with simple markup to HTML. Text Format Lightweight
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 symbols Encoding: UTF-8 plain text Features: Text formatting, links, lists, tables Compatibility: Textile parsers, CMS systems Extensions: .textile, .txt
Syntax Examples	HTML uses tags: <h2>Title</h2> <p>Paragraph text</p> <a href="url">Link</a>	Textile uses symbols: h2. Title Paragraph text "Link":url
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)	Headings (h1. to h6.) Text formatting (bold, _italic_) Lists (* and # syntax) Tables (\| cell \| syntax) Links ("text":url) Images (!imageurl!) Blockquotes (bq.) Code blocks (bc.)
Advantages	Universal browser support Easy to learn Interactive content Real-time updates Rich media support Responsive design	Very readable plain text Quick to write Minimal syntax Easy to learn Good for forums and comments Converts to clean HTML
Disadvantages	Inconsistent rendering Limited typography control Poor for print documents Math requires libraries	Less popular than Markdown Limited tool support Syntax less standardized Smaller community
Common Uses	Websites and web apps Email templates Online documentation Blogs and content management Landing pages	Textpattern CMS Redmine project management Forum posts and comments Blog content Documentation Email formatting
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: Textile headings (h1. h2. etc.) Plain text with markup symbols Textile links ("text":url) Lists (* and # syntax) Textile tables (\| cell \|)
Best For	Web content delivery Interactive applications Online documentation Responsive layouts	Quick text formatting CMS content entry Forum discussions Blog posts Simple documentation
Programming Support	Parsing: Excellent (DOM, jQuery) Languages: All web languages APIs: Web APIs, fetch, XMLHttpRequest Validation: W3C validator	Parsing: Textile parsers available Languages: PHP, Ruby, Python, JavaScript APIs: Textile libraries Validation: Basic syntax checking

Why Convert HTML to TEXTILE?

Converting HTML documents to TEXTILE format is useful when you need lightweight, human-readable text markup for content management systems like Textpattern, project management tools like Redmine, or any platform that supports Textile markup. When you convert HTML to Textile, you're transforming complex HTML tags into simple, intuitive text symbols that are easy to write and read in plain text editors while still producing properly formatted HTML output when processed.

Textile was created by Dean Allen in 2002 as a lightweight markup language that strikes a balance between readability and functionality. Unlike HTML which uses verbose tags, Textile uses minimal punctuation symbols: *asterisks* for bold, _underscores_ for italic, h1. h2. h3. for headings, and "text":url for links. This makes Textile ideal for content creators who want to format text quickly without memorizing complex HTML syntax, while still maintaining precise control over document structure.

Our converter processes HTML structure and transforms it into Textile markup: HTML headings become Textile headings (h1. Title, h2. Subtitle), paragraphs are converted to plain text with Textile formatting, HTML links become "link text":url, lists use asterisks (*) or hashes (#), and tables are converted to Textile table syntax with pipe separators. The resulting .textile file is clean, readable plain text that can be edited in any text editor and processed by Textile parsers to generate HTML.

Textile is widely used in content management systems where authors need a simple way to format text. Textpattern CMS uses Textile as its primary markup language for articles and pages. Redmine project management software supports Textile for wiki pages, issue descriptions, and comments. Many Ruby on Rails applications use the RedCloth library to process Textile markup. While less popular than Markdown today, Textile remains actively used in legacy systems and specific platforms where its syntax is preferred.

Key Benefits of Converting HTML to TEXTILE:

Readable Plain Text: Easy to read and edit in any text editor
Simple Syntax: Minimal markup symbols, quick to learn
CMS Compatible: Works with Textpattern, Redmine, and other platforms
Quick Formatting: Faster than writing HTML tags manually
Clean Output: Generates well-formed HTML when parsed
Lightweight: Small file size, plain text format

Practical Examples

Example 1: Simple HTML Document

Input HTML file (article.html):

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <title>Getting Started</title>
</head>
<body>
  <h1>Getting Started with Textile</h1>
  <p>Textile is a <strong>lightweight</strong> markup language.</p>
  <h2>Basic Syntax</h2>
  <p>Learn the <em>fundamentals</em> of Textile formatting.</p>
</body>
</html>

Output TEXTILE file (article.textile):

h1. Getting Started with Textile

Textile is a *lightweight* markup language.

h2. Basic Syntax

Learn the _fundamentals_ of Textile formatting.

Example 2: Lists and Links

Input HTML file (resources.html):

<h2>Learning Resources</h2>
<ul>
  <li><a href="https://textile-lang.com">Textile Documentation</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://textpattern.com">Textpattern CMS</a></li>
</ul>

<h2>Steps to Learn</h2>
<ol>
  <li>Read the documentation</li>
  <li>Practice with examples</li>
  <li>Build a simple project</li>
</ol>

Output TEXTILE file (resources.textile):

h2. Learning Resources

* "Textile Documentation":https://textile-lang.com
* "Textpattern CMS":https://textpattern.com

h2. Steps to Learn

# Read the documentation
# Practice with examples
# Build a simple project

Example 3: Table and Formatting

Input HTML file (comparison.html):

<h2>Feature Comparison</h2>
<table>
  <tr>
    <th>Feature</th>
    <th>Support</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>Bold Text</td>
    <td>Yes</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>Tables</td>
    <td>Yes</td>
  </tr>
</table>

Output TEXTILE file (comparison.textile):

h2. Feature Comparison

|_. Feature |_. Support |
| Bold Text | Yes |
| Tables | Yes |

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is Textile markup?

A: Textile is a lightweight markup language created by Dean Allen in 2002. It uses simple punctuation symbols for formatting: *bold*, _italic_, h1. for headings, "text":url for links, and * or # for lists. Textile is designed to be human-readable in plain text while converting to clean HTML when processed. It's used in Textpattern CMS, Redmine, and various blogging platforms.

Q: How do I format text in Textile?

A: Use these common Textile formatting symbols: *bold* for bold text, _italic_ for italic, *_bold italic_* for both, +inserted+ for underline, -deleted- for strikethrough, ^superscript^, ~subscript~, @code@ for inline code, and %span% for spans. For headings, use h1. through h6. followed by the heading text. Lists use * for bullets or # for numbers.

Q: Will HTML styling be preserved in Textile?

A: Textile supports basic text formatting but not complex CSS styling. Colors, fonts, and advanced layouts are not directly representable in Textile markup. The conversion focuses on document structure and basic formatting (bold, italic, headings, lists, links, tables). For advanced styling, you'll need to add CSS when the Textile is converted back to HTML.

Q: What platforms support Textile?

A: Textile is supported by Textpattern CMS (primary use), Redmine project management, some Ruby on Rails applications (via RedCloth gem), GitHub Gists, and various blogging platforms. While less mainstream than Markdown, Textile has established parsers in PHP (php-textile), Ruby (RedCloth), Python (python-textile), and JavaScript (textile-js).

Q: How do Textile tables work?

Q: Can I use Textile with Markdown?

A: Textile and Markdown are separate markup languages with different syntax. You cannot mix them directly in the same document. However, you can convert between formats using tools like pandoc. If you're starting a new project, Markdown is more widely supported today, but Textile remains important for legacy systems and platforms like Textpattern that are built around it.

Q: How do I add images in Textile?

A: Images in Textile use exclamation marks: !imageurl! for a basic image. You can add alt text with !imageurl(alt text)!, add a link with !imageurl!:linkurl, and control alignment with alignment modifiers like !<imageurl! for left align, !>imageurl! for right align, or !^imageurl! for top align. CSS classes can be added with !(class)imageurl!.

Q: Is Textile still actively maintained?

A: While Textile is less actively developed than Markdown, it remains maintained for existing platforms. The PHP Textile parser is actively maintained for Textpattern CMS. Redmine continues to support Textile for project documentation. If you're working with legacy systems or platforms that use Textile, it's still a viable choice. For new projects, consider whether Markdown might offer better tool support and broader ecosystem.