Markdown to HTML

About This Tool

The Markdown to HTML Converter transforms Markdown text into clean HTML with a live preview. It supports all common Markdown syntax including headings, bold, italic, strikethrough, inline code, fenced code blocks, unordered and ordered lists, links, images, blockquotes, and horizontal rules.

The HTML preview updates as you type. All conversion runs in your browser using a custom parser — no Markdown text is sent to any server. You can copy the raw HTML output to paste directly into any HTML document or CMS.

How to Use

1. Type or paste your Markdown into the input area, or click Sample to load an example.
2. The HTML output and preview update automatically as you type.
3. Toggle between HTML and Preview tabs to switch views.
4. Click Copy HTML to copy the generated HTML to your clipboard.

Supported Syntax

Headings: # H1 through ###### H6. Bold/Italic: **bold**, *italic*, ***bold italic***, ~~strikethrough~~. Lists: - or * for unordered; 1. 2. for ordered. Code: `inline code` and ``` fenced code blocks ```. Links: [text](url). Images: . Blockquotes: > text. HR: ---.

Use Cases

Technical writers convert README files and documentation from Markdown to HTML for publishing on websites. Bloggers write posts in Markdown and paste the HTML output into their CMS. Developers preview how their GitHub README will render in a browser. Students and academics write formatted documents in Markdown and convert them to HTML for submission.

FAQ

• Does it support GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM)? — Most GFM features are supported including strikethrough and fenced code blocks. Tables are not yet supported.
• Is the HTML output safe to paste directly into a website? — Yes. The converter escapes special characters in code blocks. However, always review HTML before pasting into production.
• Can I use this to convert README files? — Yes. Paste the content of any .md file and get the HTML equivalent instantly.