Markdown to HTML Converter
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Paste Markdown and click Convert to HTML
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Paste Markdown and click Convert to HTML
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One Draft In, Structured HTML Out
A post written with '#'-level headings, **bold** emphasis, a bullet list, a table, and a fenced code block converts to the corresponding HTML: <h1>-<h6> headings, <strong> for bold, <ul> and <li> for the list, a real <table>, and <pre><code> for the code block. That output drops into any CMS field or HTML template as-is, which is why the same Markdown file can feed a blog build and an email template with only formatting tweaks in between.
Dialects, Raw HTML, and Escaping
Three things to know before converting anything important. Markdown dialects differ: tables, footnotes, and task lists are extensions that some parsers support and core Markdown does not — check what your destination accepts. Raw HTML inside Markdown generally passes through untouched, which is convenient and occasionally a hole. And if you need literal angle brackets or ampersands to appear as text, escape them — otherwise the converter renders them as tags and entities.
About Markdown to HTML Converter
Markdown is the writing format of the modern web — static site generators like Jekyll, Hugo, and Gatsby build from it, and most developers take notes and drafts in it — but plenty of destinations still only accept HTML: legacy CMSs, email tools, and documentation portals. The converter bridges exactly that gap: write in Markdown, convert, paste the HTML wherever it needs to go.
How to Use
Step 1
Paste your Markdown into the input field
Step 2
Load examples to see different Markdown features (headings, lists, code, tables)
Step 3
Click 'Validate Markdown' to check if input is valid
Step 4
Configure settings: GFM, line breaks, sanitization
Step 5
Click 'Convert to HTML' to generate HTML output
Step 6
Toggle between HTML code view and live preview
Step 7
View statistics: word count, headings, links
Step 8
Copy the HTML output to use in your project
Features & Benefits
- ✅Convert Markdown to HTML with full syntax support
- ✅GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) support: tables, task lists, strikethrough
- ✅Support for headings, bold, italic, links, images
- ✅Code blocks with syntax highlighting markers
- ✅Blockquotes and nested blockquotes
- ✅Ordered and unordered lists with nesting
- ✅Horizontal rules and line breaks
- ✅Automatic link detection
- ✅HTML sanitization (removes scripts and event handlers)
- ✅Toggle line break conversion (\n to <br>)
- ✅Dual view: HTML code and live preview
- ✅7 Markdown examples: basic, lists, links, code, tables, blockquotes, advanced
- ✅Statistics: word count, heading count, link count
- ✅One-click copy to clipboard
- ✅Real-time validation
- ✅100% browser-based - Markdown never sent to server
- ✅100% free - no limits, no signup required
FAQs
What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language that uses plain text formatting syntax. It's designed to be easy to read and write, and can be converted to HTML. Markdown is widely used for documentation, README files, blogs, and content management systems.
What is GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM)?
GFM is an extension of standard Markdown used by GitHub. It adds support for tables, task lists (checkboxes), strikethrough text (~~text~~), automatic URL linking, and fenced code blocks with syntax highlighting. Enable GFM in settings to use these features.
How do I create a table in Markdown?
Use pipes (|) and hyphens (-) to create tables. Example: | Name | Age | creates a header row. |------|-----| creates the separator. | John | 30 | creates a data row. Tables require GFM to be enabled.
What's the difference between HTML view and Preview?
HTML view shows the raw HTML code generated from your Markdown, which you can copy and paste into your website. Preview view renders the HTML so you can see exactly how it will look on a webpage. Use Preview to verify formatting before copying the HTML.
Should I enable sanitization?
Yes, especially if you're converting user-generated Markdown. Sanitization removes potentially dangerous HTML like <script> tags and event handlers (onclick, onerror, etc.) that could be used for XSS attacks. It's enabled by default for security.
What does 'Convert line breaks' do?
When enabled, single line breaks (\n) in your Markdown are converted to <br> tags in HTML. When disabled, you need two line breaks (blank line) to create a new paragraph. Enable this for more literal line break conversion, like in GitHub comments.
How do I create code blocks?
Use triple backticks (```) before and after your code. Add a language name after the opening backticks for syntax highlighting markers: ```javascript. For inline code, use single backticks: `code`.
Can I use HTML inside Markdown?
Yes! Markdown supports inline HTML. You can use HTML tags directly in your Markdown, and they'll be preserved in the output. However, if sanitization is enabled, potentially dangerous HTML will be removed for security.
What are the Markdown examples for?
Click 'Examples' to load pre-made Markdown samples: Basic (headings, bold, italic), Lists (ordered, unordered, tasks), Links (links and images), Code (inline and blocks), Tables, Blockquotes, and Advanced (mixed features). Great for learning Markdown syntax.
Can I use this for blog posts?
Absolutely! Many blogging platforms and static site generators (Jekyll, Hugo, Gatsby) use Markdown. Write your content in Markdown, convert to HTML, and paste into your blog. The HTML output is clean and semantic, perfect for web content.
Is my Markdown data secure?
Yes! All Markdown processing happens entirely in your browser using the marked library. Your Markdown content never leaves your device and is not sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.