Markdown to HTML

Convert Markdown syntax to clean HTML with support for tables, code blocks, and GitHub-flavored extensions.

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Markdown Cheat Sheet

# Heading 1 Heading 1
## Heading 2 Heading 2
**bold** bold
*italic* italic
[link](url) Link
![alt](img.jpg) Image
- item Unordered list
1. item Ordered list
`code` code
> quote Blockquote
--- Horizontal rule
~~strike~~ strike
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How to Use Markdown to HTML

  1. Type or paste Markdown text in the left panel
  2. See the HTML preview update in real-time
  3. Switch to "HTML Code" tab to see the raw HTML
  4. Use the cheat sheet for Markdown syntax reference
  5. Copy the generated HTML
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Features

  • Live preview
  • Full Markdown syntax support
  • Headers, lists, links, images
  • Code blocks with formatting
  • Tables support
  • Blockquotes
  • Horizontal rules
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About Markdown to HTML

Markdown offers readable plain-text formatting that converts to HTML for web display. Our converter transforms Markdown syntax into clean, semantic HTML, supporting extended features like tables and fenced code blocks.

Supported Markdown Features

  • Headings: # syntax for H1-H6 elements
  • Emphasis: *italic*, **bold**, ~~strikethrough~~
  • Lists: Ordered (1. 2. 3.) and unordered (- or *)
  • Links & Images: [text](url) and ![alt](src) syntax
  • Code: Inline `code` and fenced code blocks with language highlighting
  • Tables: GitHub-flavored Markdown table syntax
  • Blockquotes: > prefixed quotations

Output Quality

Our converter produces semantic, accessible HTML. Headings use proper h1-h6 tags, lists become ul/ol elements, and emphasis uses em/strong. This clean output works well with CSS styling and screen readers.

Preview and Export

See rendered HTML alongside raw output. Copy the HTML for use in web pages, CMSs, or emails. The preview confirms formatting before committing to final use.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language that uses plain text formatting syntax. Created by John Gruber in 2004, it's designed to be readable as-is while converting to HTML. Common syntax: *italic*, **bold**, # headings, [links](url), and `code`. It's widely used in GitHub, Reddit, documentation, and note-taking apps.
What Markdown syntax is supported?
We support CommonMark standard plus extensions: headings (#-######), emphasis (*italic*, **bold**), lists (-, *, numbers), links, images, code blocks, blockquotes (>), horizontal rules, tables, task lists ([x]), strikethrough (~~text~~), and more. See the cheat sheet in our tool.
Can I include HTML directly in Markdown?
Yes! Markdown allows inline HTML for features it doesn't support natively. You can include <div>, <span>, classes, ids, and any HTML. Our converter preserves raw HTML while converting Markdown syntax around it. This gives you full flexibility when Markdown alone isn't enough.
What is GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM)?
GFM is GitHub's Markdown extension adding tables, task lists, strikethrough, autolinks, and fenced code blocks with syntax highlighting. Our converter supports GFM fully, making it compatible with GitHub README files, issues, and comments. Select GFM mode for these extensions.
How do I handle code blocks with syntax highlighting?
Use fenced code blocks with language identifier: ```javascript followed by your code and closing ```. Our converter outputs HTML with appropriate classes for syntax highlighters (Prism, Highlight.js). The language tag enables proper highlighting when rendered with a code highlighting library.
Can I convert back from HTML to Markdown?
Yes! Use our companion "HTML to Markdown" tool for reverse conversion. It intelligently converts HTML tags back to Markdown syntax - useful for migrating content, cleaning up WYSIWYG output, or converting web pages to Markdown for documentation.