Free Markdown to HTML Converter
Convert Markdown to clean, semantic HTML instantly with live preview. Perfect for GitHub READMEs, blogs, and documentation.
Conversion Options
| Format | Syntax |
|---|---|
| Bold | **text** |
| Italic | *text* |
| Heading 1 | # Title |
| Heading 2 | ## Subsection |
| Link | [Text](url) |
| Format | Syntax |
|---|---|
| Image |  |
| Code | `code` |
| Blockquote | > Text |
| List | - Item |
| Ordered | 1. Item |
How to Use the Markdown to HTML Converter
Converting Markdown to HTML is quick and easy with our free online converter. Follow these simple steps:
- Write or paste Markdown - Enter your Markdown text in the editor. Use the Editor tab for full-screen writing or Split View to see input and preview side-by-side.
- See live preview - Switch to the Preview tab to see how your Markdown renders as HTML. The split view updates in real-time as you type.
- Configure options - Enable/disable GFM features like tables, strikethrough, and task lists. Toggle HTML sanitization for security and pretty printing for readable output.
- Get HTML output - Click the HTML Output tab to see the generated HTML code. Optionally include basic CSS styling for standalone HTML.
- Copy the result - Click "Copy HTML" to copy the generated code to your clipboard for use in your projects.
What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004. It uses simple, readable syntax to format text that can be converted to HTML and other formats. Markdown is widely used for documentation, README files, blog posts, and technical writing because it's easy to write and read in plain text.
| Bold | **text** or __text__ |
| Italic | *text* or _text_ |
~~text~~ | |
| Heading 1 | # Title |
| Heading 2 | ## Subtitle |
| Blockquote | > Quote text |
| Unordered list | - Item or * Item |
| Ordered list | 1. First item |
| Task list | - [x] Completed |
| Link | [Text](url) |
| Image |  |
| Code | `inline code` |
Common Use Cases for Markdown to HTML
Our Markdown converter is perfect for a variety of content creation scenarios:
GitHub Documentation
Create README.md files, project documentation, and wiki pages with proper HTML preview.
Blog Posts
Write blog content in Markdown and convert to HTML for WordPress, Ghost, or custom CMSs.
Technical Docs
Create API documentation, user guides, and technical specifications with clean HTML output.
Frequently Asked Questions About Markdown Conversion
<pre><code> blocks with language classes. For syntax highlighting, pair the output with a library like Highlight.js or Prism.js. The preview pane includes basic code styling.
<details>, <summary>, <sup>, and other HTML tags. When sanitization is enabled, potentially dangerous tags will be removed.