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Markdown to HTML Converter

Convert Markdown to clean HTML with live preview and copy/download.

How it works

  1. 1

    Write or paste Markdown

    Enter your Markdown content in the editor pane.

  2. 2

    Preview the result

    Toggle the live preview to see the rendered output side by side.

  3. 3

    Copy or download HTML

    Copy the raw HTML output or download it as an .html file.

Common use cases

  • Basic formatting

    # Hello **bold** and *italic*

  • Code block

    ```js console.log("hi"); ```

About This Tool

Paste or type Markdown and see it converted to clean, semantic HTML in real time. The converter handles headings (h1-h6), bold, italic, strikethrough, links, images, inline code, fenced code blocks with language hints, blockquotes, unordered and ordered lists, and horizontal rules.

The split-pane view shows your Markdown source on the left and a rendered preview on the right (toggleable). Below the preview, the raw HTML output is available for copying or downloading as an .html file.

**How this differs from Markdown Preview**

The Markdown Preview tool is designed for reading rendered Markdown — it acts like a document viewer where you see the formatted result. This converter is focused on extracting the HTML markup itself, which you can then paste into a CMS editor, email template, static site, or documentation system. If you need to read your Markdown, use the Preview tool. If you need the HTML code, use this converter.

**Conversion details**

Headings (# through ######) become <h1> through <h6>. Bold (**text**) becomes <strong>. Italic (*text*) becomes <em>. Strikethrough (~~text~~) becomes <del> or <s>. Links become proper <a> tags with href attributes. Images become <img> tags with src and alt attributes. Inline code becomes <code>. Fenced code blocks become <pre><code> with language classes. Lists become <ul>/<ol> with <li> children. Blockquotes become <blockquote>. Horizontal rules become <hr>.

**Common use cases**

Bloggers convert Markdown posts to HTML for WordPress or other CMS platforms that accept HTML in their rich-text editors. Email marketers convert Markdown-formatted newsletters to HTML for email templates. Technical writers generate HTML from Markdown documentation for inclusion in knowledge bases and help centers. Developers convert README sections to HTML for project websites. Students convert Markdown notes to HTML for submission or publishing.

**Copy and download options**

Copy the raw HTML output to your clipboard with one click, or download it as a standalone .html file that includes basic document structure (DOCTYPE, html, head, body tags) so it can be opened directly in any browser.

**Privacy**

All parsing uses regex-based client-side conversion — no external libraries are loaded and nothing is sent to any server.

More examples

Examples

Basic formatting

Input

# Hello
**bold** and *italic*

Output

<h1>Hello</h1>
<p><strong>bold</strong> and <em>italic</em></p>

Code block

Input

```js
console.log("hi");
```

Output

<pre><code class="language-js">console.log(&quot;hi&quot;);</code></pre>
Frequently Asked Questions
What Markdown syntax is supported?
Headings (# through ######), bold (**), italic (*), strikethrough (~~), links, images, inline code, fenced code blocks (```), blockquotes (>), unordered lists (- or *), ordered lists (1.), and horizontal rules (---).
How is this different from Markdown Preview?
The Markdown Preview tool renders Markdown visually for reading. This converter outputs the raw HTML code — useful when you need the actual markup for a CMS, email template, or static site.
Is a Markdown library loaded?
No. The converter uses a lightweight regex-based parser built into the tool. It covers the most common Markdown elements without adding any external dependencies.
Can I download the HTML?
Yes. Click the download button to save the converted HTML as a standalone .html file that can be opened in any browser.
Does the converter handle nested lists?
Yes. Nested lists are converted with proper nesting of <ul> and <ol> elements. Indentation levels in your Markdown are preserved in the HTML structure.
Is the generated HTML valid?
Yes. The output uses semantic HTML5 elements and follows proper nesting rules. All special characters in text content are HTML-escaped (e.g., < becomes &lt;, & becomes &amp;).
Can I use the HTML in my CMS or email template?
Yes. The output is clean semantic HTML without inline styles, JavaScript, or external dependencies. It works in WordPress, Ghost, Shopify, email templates, and any platform that accepts HTML input.

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