Markdown to HTML Converter

What is markdown to html converter?

Markdown is a light way to write formatted text using plain symbols. A line that starts with a hash is a heading, and text between stars is bold or italic.

This converter turns Markdown into HTML you can paste into a website or an email, and it shows a preview so you can check the result.

How to use the markdown to html converter

1. Type or paste your Markdown.
2. Check the live preview.
3. Copy the HTML code.

How the markdown to html converter works

The text is read line by line. Lines starting with hashes become headings, lines starting with a dash or number become list items, and inline marks such as double stars and backticks become strong and code tags. All text is escaped first for safety.

Worked example

Common uses of the markdown to html converter

• Writing blog content quickly.
• Converting README text for a web page.
• Preparing newsletter content.
• Teaching Markdown.
• Checking how Markdown will render.

Tips and common mistakes

Leave a blank line between paragraphs and lists.

Review the HTML before you publish it, especially links.

Background: what to know before you rely on it

Markdown was created in 2004 to make plain text readable as it is and convertible to HTML with little effort. It became the common language for documentation, notes and developer platforms. Different tools support slightly different extras, such as tables and task lists, which is why you will see names like CommonMark. This converter covers the core set that most writers use. For complex layouts, a full editor or a build tool is a better fit.

Private, free and fast

This tool runs entirely in your browser. What you type or choose is not uploaded to a server and is not saved after you close the page, which keeps it fast and private. It is free to use as often as you like. See more in all converters, or browse the full list of tools.

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Results are for information and education. For legal, financial, medical or security decisions, check with a qualified professional. Check critical conversions with an official source.