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Markdown to HTML Converter

Write or paste Markdown and see a live rendered preview, plus get the raw HTML output ready to copy.

How to use the Markdown to HTML Converter

  1. Type or paste your Markdown into the left box.
  2. Watch the rendered preview update instantly on the right.
  3. Click the "HTML source" tab to see the raw HTML that Markdown was converted into.
  4. Copy the HTML source to paste into a CMS, email, or web page.

About the Markdown to HTML Converter

Markdown has become the default way to write formatted text quickly without touching a mouse — headings, bold and italic text, lists, and links are all created with plain-text symbols instead of a formatting toolbar. It's used everywhere from GitHub README files and Reddit comments to note-taking apps and static site generators, precisely because it stays readable even before it's converted, and converts cleanly into HTML wherever it's actually needed for display.

This tool takes Markdown input and does two things with it simultaneously: renders a live visual preview so you can see exactly how the formatted result will look, and generates the equivalent HTML source underneath so you can copy that markup directly into anywhere that expects raw HTML rather than Markdown syntax — an email template, an older CMS field, or a static HTML page. It supports the core Markdown syntax most people actually use day to day: headings (# through ###), bold (**text**) and italic (*text*), unordered lists (- item), and links ([text](url)).

It's especially useful for developers writing documentation who need to double-check how their README will render before pushing it, writers drafting in Markdown who occasionally need to paste formatted content into a tool that only accepts HTML, and anyone learning Markdown syntax who wants to see cause and effect in real time. As with the rest of this site, the conversion happens instantly in your browser with nothing sent to a server.

Frequently asked questions

Which Markdown features are supported?+
Headings (#, ##, ###), bold, italic, unordered lists, and links are supported. More advanced syntax like tables, footnotes, and nested lists are not covered by this lightweight converter.
Can I use this to write a GitHub README?+
Yes, for the core syntax it supports — for GitHub-specific extensions like task lists or emoji shortcodes, check directly on GitHub's preview before publishing.
Does it sanitize HTML in the Markdown input?+
Raw HTML you type is not the focus of this tool — stick to standard Markdown syntax for predictable results.
Why would I need the HTML source instead of just the preview?+
Many platforms — like older CMS systems, email builders, or custom web pages — accept raw HTML but not Markdown syntax directly, so the HTML source tab lets you paste the equivalent formatted markup wherever it's needed.

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