Markdown to HTML Converter
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About Markdown to HTML
Markdown is a lightweight markup language for formatting plain text. This tool converts Markdown syntax to HTML, supporting headers, lists, links, images, code blocks, and more. Perfect for blog posts, documentation, and content creation.
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What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004. It allows you to write formatted content using plain text syntax that's easy to read and write.
Markdown is widely used for documentation, README files, blog posts, and content management systems. It's supported by GitHub, GitLab, Reddit, and many other platforms.
This tool converts Markdown to HTML while preserving all formatting. It supports headers, lists, links, images, code blocks, and more. All processing happens in your browser.
Markdown Syntax Guide
Headers: Use # for h1, ## for h2, ### for h3, etc.
Bold: Wrap text in **double asterisks** or __underscores__.
Italic: Wrap text in *single asterisks* or _underscores_.
Links: [Link text](URL) creates a clickable link.
Images:  embeds an image.
Lists: Start lines with -, *, or + for bullets, or 1. for numbered lists.
Code: Use `backticks` for inline code or ``` for code blocks.
Blockquotes: Start lines with > for quoted text.
Horizontal rule: Use --- or *** on a line by itself.
Features
Full Syntax Support
Supports all common Markdown elements including headers, emphasis, lists, links, and images.
Code Block Handling
Properly converts fenced code blocks with language hints for syntax highlighting.
Live Preview
Toggle between raw HTML code and rendered preview to see exactly how your content will look.
Download & Copy
Download the converted HTML as a file or copy it directly to your clipboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Markdown flavors are supported?
This tool supports standard Markdown syntax including CommonMark features. Extended features like tables and task lists may have limited support.
Is the HTML output safe?
The converter escapes HTML entities in code blocks to prevent XSS attacks. However, you should still review the output if using untrusted input.
Can I use this for my blog?
Yes! This tool is perfect for converting blog posts written in Markdown to HTML. You can then paste the HTML into your blogging platform or CMS.
Is my data secure?
Yes. All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your Markdown content never leaves your device and is not sent to any server.