Markdown to HTML Converter
Convert Markdown text to clean HTML code instantly. Perfect for documentation, README files, and content creation.
Enter Markdown formatted text. The converter supports standard Markdown syntax including headers, bold, italic, lists, and links.
Supported Markdown Syntax
Text Formatting
- **bold** → bold
- *italic* → italic
- ~~strikethrough~~ →
strikethrough - `code` →
code
Headers
- # H1
- ## H2
- ### H3
Lists
- - Item (unordered)
- 1. Item (ordered)
Links & Images
- [text](url) → link
-  → image
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Markdown syntax does this tool support?
The converter supports standard Markdown syntax including headers (H1-H6), bold and italic text, lists (ordered and unordered), links, images, code blocks (inline and multi-line), blockquotes, horizontal rules, and tables. It uses the marked.js library which follows CommonMark specifications with GitHub Flavored Markdown extensions.
Can I see a live preview of the rendered HTML?
Yes! The tool provides a real-time live preview of how your Markdown will look when rendered as HTML. As you type, you can see the formatted output instantly, making it easy to verify your Markdown syntax is correct before copying the HTML code.
Is the generated HTML safe and sanitized?
Yes! The converter automatically sanitizes the HTML output to prevent XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) attacks. Any potentially dangerous HTML tags or JavaScript are stripped out, ensuring the output is safe to use in web applications, blogs, and content management systems.
Is my Markdown data safe when using this tool?
Yes, absolutely. All Markdown to HTML conversion happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your content never leaves your device or gets sent to any server. This means you can safely convert sensitive documentation, blog posts, or confidential notes without privacy concerns.
What's the best use case for Markdown to HTML conversion?
Markdown to HTML is ideal for converting README files for web display, preparing blog posts for CMS platforms, generating HTML email content, converting documentation to web pages, creating formatted content for static site generators, and transforming GitHub-style Markdown to HTML for custom websites.
Do I need to sign up or pay to use this tool?
No, this tool is completely free to use with no signup required. There are no usage limits, no content length restrictions, and no hidden costs. We believe developer tools should be accessible to everyone without barriers.