Markdown to HTML Converter

Free Markdown to HTML Converter Online Tool

Markdown is a lightweight markup language designed to make writing formatted content easy and readable. Our converter transforms your Markdown into clean, semantic HTML while preserving all formatting and structure. Perfect for creating blog posts, documentation, README files, and more.

How to Use

1. Write or Paste

Enter your Markdown text in the editor or paste existing content

2. Preview

See the rendered HTML output in real-time as you type

3. Export

Copy or download the generated HTML with optional custom styling

Markdown Syntax Guide

Headings

# Heading 1, ## Heading 2, ### Heading 3, #### Heading 4, ##### Heading 5, ###### Heading 6

Create headings of different levels

Text Formatting

**Bold text**
*Italic text*
***Bold and italic***
~~Strikethrough~~

> Blockquote
> Multiple lines
>> Nested quote

Text emphasis and quotations

Lists

* Unordered list * Using asterisks, * Nested item * Deep nested 1. Ordered list 2. Using numbers * Mixed nesting * Works too

Create ordered and unordered lists

Code

`inline code`

```javascript
// Code block with syntax highlighting
function greet(name) {
  console.log(`Hello, ${name}!`);
}
```

Inline and block code formatting

Links

[Inline link](https://example.com)
[Link with title](https://example.com "Title")

[Reference link][ref]
[ref]: https://example.com

&lt;https://example.com&gt;
&lt;email@example.com&gt;

Various link formats and references

Images

![Alt text](image.jpg) ![Alt text](image.jpg "Image title") [![Linked image](image.jpg)](https://example.com)

Image embedding and linking

Tables

| Left | Center | Right | |:-----|:------:|------:| | Left | Center | Right | | aligned | aligned | aligned |

Tables with alignment options

Task Lists

- [x] Completed task - [ ] Pending task - [x] Nested completed - [ ] Nested pending

GitHub-style task lists

Advanced Features

Extended Syntax

Footnotes and citations
Definition lists
Abbreviations
Custom containers
Math equations (LaTeX)

GitHub Features

Task lists
Mentions (@username)
Issue references (#123)
Emoji shortcuts (:smile:)
Auto-linked references

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Markdown better than plain HTML?

Markdown offers several advantages over HTML:

Easier to read and write
More maintainable and cleaner syntax
Faster content creation
Platform independent
Converts to clean, valid HTML

Can I use HTML within Markdown?

Yes! Markdown supports inline HTML when you need more control over formatting. You can mix HTML and Markdown in the same document.

How do I handle special characters?

You can escape special Markdown characters using a backslash:

\* Not a list item \# Not a heading \[Not a link]()

What about custom styling?

Our converter supports custom CSS for styling your HTML output. You can:

Add your own CSS rules
Preview styles in real-time
Export HTML with embedded styles
Use CSS classes and IDs

Best Practices

Document Structure

Start with a single H1 heading and maintain a logical heading hierarchy. Don't skip heading levels.

Accessibility

Always include alt text for images and use semantic markup for better accessibility.

Code Formatting

Use language-specific code blocks for proper syntax highlighting and better readability.

Link Practices

Use descriptive link text instead of generic phrases like "click here" or "read more".

Markdown Input

HTML Preview