Markdown to HTML
Convert between Markdown and HTML formats
Convert in either direction, or swap the output into the input. HTML preview is sanitized and isolated.
Processed on this device. Your text is not uploaded.
Quick examples
Supported syntax
Markdown
- Headers: # ## ###
- Bold: **text** or __text__
- Italic: *text* or _text_
- Links: [text](url)
- Images: 
- Code: `code`
- Lists: - or 1.
- Blockquotes: > text; fenced code blocks: ```
HTML
- Headers: <h1> to <h6>
- Bold: <strong> <b>
- Italic: <em> <i>
- Links: <a href="">
- Images: <img src="">
- Code: <code> <pre>
- Lists: <ul> <ol> <li>
- Blockquotes: <blockquote>; horizontal rules: <hr>
About Markdown to HTML Converter
Our free Markdown to HTML converter is a bidirectional conversion tool that lets you instantly transform Markdown into clean HTML and vice versa. Markdown is the preferred writing format for developers, technical writers, and content creators because of its simplicity, and this tool bridges the gap between Markdown syntax and HTML markup with accurate, real-time conversion.
Turn a GitHub README into HTML for a project site, paste a Markdown draft into a CMS that only accepts HTML, or move an old HTML help page into Markdown for a docs repository: the Markdown HTML converter handles all common syntax elements including headers, bold and italic text, links, images, code blocks, lists, blockquotes, and horizontal rules.
The tool features a swap button to quickly reverse conversion direction, a live HTML preview mode for Markdown-to-HTML conversions, downloadable output files, and one-click clipboard copying. Conversion is instant and your content is never uploaded, so it remains private and secure.
Key Features
- Bidirectional conversion: Markdown to HTML and HTML to Markdown
- Support for all standard Markdown elements (headers h1-h6, bold, italic, links, images)
- Code block and inline code conversion with proper tag wrapping
- List conversion for both ordered and unordered lists
- Blockquote and horizontal rule support
- Live HTML preview mode to visualize rendered output
- Quick swap button to reverse conversion direction instantly
- One-click copy to clipboard for converted output
- Downloadable output files (.html or .md based on conversion mode)
- Quick example buttons for common syntax elements
How to Use the Markdown HTML Converter
- Select conversion mode: Use the dropdown to choose either "Markdown to HTML" or "HTML to Markdown" depending on your input format.
- Enter your content: Type or paste your Markdown or HTML content into the input panel on the left. The tool comes pre-loaded with a sample for quick testing.
- View the converted output: The converted result appears instantly in the output panel on the right, updating in real time as you edit the input.
- Preview HTML rendering: When converting Markdown to HTML, click "Show Preview" to see how the HTML will render in a browser.
- Copy or download: Click "Copy" to copy the output to your clipboard, or click "Download" to save it as an .html or .md file.
- Swap direction: Click the "Swap" button to reverse the conversion direction and use the current output as the new input.
Use Cases
- GitHub documentation: Convert Markdown README files and wiki pages to HTML for embedding in websites or sharing outside of GitHub.
- Blog content migration: Transform Markdown drafts into HTML for publishing on CMS platforms, or convert HTML blog posts to Markdown for archiving.
- Technical documentation: Convert between formats when moving documentation between Markdown-based systems (like MkDocs) and HTML-based platforms.
- Email newsletter creation: Convert Markdown-written newsletters into HTML for email marketing platforms that require HTML formatting.
- Static site generation: Prepare content in Markdown and convert to HTML for static site generators, or reverse-engineer HTML templates into Markdown.
- Learning and reference: Understand the relationship between Markdown syntax and HTML tags by seeing instant side-by-side conversions.
- Content repurposing: Quickly convert a single piece of content between formats to publish across platforms with different formatting requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Markdown syntax does the converter support?
The converter supports all common Markdown syntax including headers (h1-h6), bold (**text** and __text__), italic (*text* and _text_), links, images, inline code, code blocks, unordered lists, ordered lists, blockquotes, and horizontal rules.
Can I convert HTML back to Markdown?
Yes, the tool supports bidirectional conversion. Simply select "HTML to Markdown" from the conversion mode dropdown and paste your HTML. The tool will convert HTML tags back to their corresponding Markdown syntax.
Does the converter handle nested elements?
The converter handles standard nesting patterns well, such as bold text inside links or links inside list items. However, deeply nested or complex HTML structures may require manual adjustment after conversion.
What is the HTML preview feature?
When converting Markdown to HTML, you can click "Show Preview" to see how the generated HTML renders in a browser. This helps you verify that the conversion output looks correct before copying or downloading it.
Tips & Best Practices
- Use the preview for verification: Always check the HTML preview when converting from Markdown to ensure headers, links, images, and lists render as expected before using the output.
- Start with simple conversions: If you are new to Markdown, use the quick example buttons to see how common elements convert between formats and learn the syntax.
- Clean up complex HTML first: When converting HTML to Markdown, remove any custom CSS classes, inline styles, or non-standard attributes beforehand for cleaner Markdown output.
- Use the swap feature for round-trip testing: Convert your text to the target format, then swap and convert back to verify that the content survives a round-trip conversion accurately.
- Download for archival: Use the download feature to save converted files locally, especially when working on documentation that needs to be stored in both formats.
- Combine with other formatting tools: After conversion, consider running the output through a code formatter or linter to ensure the HTML or Markdown follows your project's style guidelines.