Markdown to HTML Converter

Convert Markdown to HTML with live preview and customizable formatting options

Markdown Input

Sample Templates:

Documentation

Blog Post

README

# Welcome to Markdown

## What is Markdown?

Markdown is a **lightweight markup language** with plain text formatting syntax. It allows you to write using an easy-to-read, easy-to-write plain text format, then convert it to structurally valid HTML.

### Key Features

- Simple and intuitive syntax
- Platform independent
- Widely supported
- *Italic* and **bold** text formatting

### Code Example

Here's a simple JavaScript function:

```javascript
function greet(name) {
    return `Hello, ${name}!`;
}

console.log(greet("World"));
```

### Lists

**Ordered List:**
1. First item
2. Second item
3. Third item

**Unordered List:**
- Item A
- Item B
- Item C

### Links and Images

Check out [our website](https://example.com) for more information.

![Sample Image](https://via.placeholder.com/400x200)

### Tables

| Feature | Supported | Notes |
|---------|-----------|-------|
| Headers | ✅ | H1-H6 |
| Lists | ✅ | Ordered & Unordered |
| Links | ✅ | Internal & External |
| Images | ✅ | With alt text |

### Blockquotes

> "The best way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."
> - Walt Disney

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This is a sample Markdown document demonstrating various formatting options.

Live Preview

Type Markdown content to see the live preview here.

Markdown Syntax Reference

Text Formatting

**Bold Text**
Creates bold text
*Italic Text*
Creates italic text
~~Strikethrough~~
Creates strikethrough text
`Inline Code`
Creates inline code

Structure

# Heading 1
Creates main heading
## Heading 2
Creates sub heading
- List Item
Creates bullet list
1. Numbered Item
Creates numbered list

Professional Markdown to HTML Converter

Transform your Markdown content into clean, semantic HTML with our powerful online converter. Whether you're a developer, technical writer, or content creator, our tool provides everything you need to convert Markdown to HTML efficiently and accurately.

Our Markdown to HTML converter features live preview, customizable formatting options, and support for all standard Markdown syntax including tables, code blocks, links, images, and more. Export your converted HTML with proper styling or copy the raw HTML code for your projects.

Key Features

Live Preview
See your HTML output in real-time as you type Markdown
Full Markdown Support
Headers, lists, links, images, code blocks, tables, and more
Custom Formatting
Enable/disable features like typography, line breaks, and emoji
Export Options
Download as complete HTML file or copy raw HTML code
Sample Templates
Built-in templates for documentation, blog posts, and README files
Statistics
Track word count, character count, and conversion errors

Supported Markdown Elements

Headers (H1-H6)

Bold & Italic

Strikethrough

Code Blocks

Inline Code

Links

Images

Lists

Tables

Blockquotes

Horizontal Rules

Line Breaks

Our converter handles all standard Markdown syntax elements and provides options to customize the output format. Enable features like smart typography for professional-quality HTML output suitable for websites, documentation, and publishing platforms.

About Markdown

Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004, designed to be easy to read and write while converting to structurally valid HTML. It has become the de facto standard for documentation, README files, and content creation across platforms like GitHub, Stack Overflow, and countless content management systems.

Why Convert Markdown to HTML?

Web Publishing: Convert your Markdown content for blogs, websites, and online documentation. HTML provides the foundation for web content with proper semantic structure and styling capabilities.

Documentation: Transform technical documentation from Markdown to HTML for professional-looking help systems, API docs, and user guides with improved readability and navigation.

Email Templates: Create HTML email templates from Markdown content, ensuring consistent formatting across different email clients while maintaining the simplicity of Markdown authoring.

Content Migration: Migrate content between platforms that support different formats. Convert Markdown to HTML for CMS integration, static site generators, or custom applications.

Advanced Features & Customization

Our Markdown to HTML converter goes beyond basic conversion with advanced features designed for professional use. The live preview feature lets you see your HTML output in real-time, making it easy to perfect your content before exporting.

Typography Enhancement

Enable smart typography to automatically convert straight quotes to curly quotes, double hyphens to em dashes, and three dots to ellipsis characters. This creates more professional-looking HTML output suitable for publishing and presentation.

Table Support

Full support for Markdown tables with automatic HTML table generation. Our converter properly handles table headers, alignment, and complex table structures, converting them to semantic HTML with proper table markup for accessibility and styling.

Code Block Handling

Syntax highlighting support for code blocks with language detection. The converter preserves code formatting and adds appropriate CSS classes for syntax highlighting, making it perfect for technical documentation and developer-focused content.

Use Cases & Applications

Developer Documentation

Convert README files, API documentation, and technical guides from Markdown to HTML for professional documentation websites and knowledge bases.

Content Publishing

Transform blog posts, articles, and editorial content from Markdown to HTML for CMS integration and web publishing platforms.

Educational Materials

Create course materials, tutorials, and educational content in HTML format from Markdown sources for learning management systems.

Best Practices for Markdown to HTML Conversion

1. Structure Your Content: Use proper heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3) to create well-structured HTML that's accessible and SEO-friendly. Avoid skipping heading levels.

2. Optimize Images: Always include alt text for images in your Markdown. This ensures the converted HTML includes proper alt attributes for accessibility and SEO benefits.

3. Use Semantic Markup: Take advantage of Markdown's semantic nature by using appropriate elements like blockquotes for quotes, code blocks for code, and lists for related items.

4. Test Your Output: Always preview the HTML output and test it in different contexts to ensure proper rendering and functionality across various platforms and devices.

5. Choose Appropriate Settings: Enable typography features for professional documents, use line break conversion for informal content, and enable table support when working with data-heavy content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Markdown to HTML converter free to use?

Yes, our Markdown to HTML converter is completely free to use. There are no limitations on the number of conversions, file size, or features. You can convert as much Markdown content as needed without any restrictions.

Does the converter support GitHub Flavored Markdown?

Yes, our converter supports most GitHub Flavored Markdown features including tables, strikethrough text, task lists, and syntax highlighting for code blocks. It's perfect for converting GitHub README files and documentation.

Can I customize the HTML output?

Absolutely! Our converter offers various customization options including typography enhancement, line break handling, auto-linking, and the ability to enable or disable specific Markdown features like tables and strikethrough text.

Is my content stored or processed on your servers?

No, all conversion happens in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your Markdown content is never sent to our servers, ensuring complete privacy and security of your documents and data.

What export options are available?

You can copy the raw HTML code to your clipboard or download a complete HTML file with embedded CSS styling. The downloaded file is ready to use as a standalone HTML document or can be integrated into your web projects.