Markdown to HTML Converter

Convert Markdown to HTML code online for free. Supports headings, bold, italic, links, code blocks, lists, blockquotes, and more. Live preview included.

Markdown

HTML Output

Markdown Quick Reference

# Heading 1<h1>

## Heading 2<h2>

**bold**<strong>

*italic*<em>

[text](url)<a>

`code`<code>

- item<ul><li>

1. item<ol><li>

> quote<blockquote>

---<hr />

![alt](url)<img>

```code```<pre><code>

How to Convert Markdown to HTML

Paste or type Markdown into the editor and the tool instantly converts it to clean, semantic HTML. You can copy the raw HTML output or preview the rendered result. This is useful for preparing content for CMS platforms, email templates, documentation sites, or any context that requires HTML markup.

The converter handles all standard Markdown syntax including headings, bold, italic, links, images, code blocks, blockquotes, ordered and unordered lists, horizontal rules, and tables. The output uses semantic HTML tags like <h1>, <strong>, <em>, <a>, <code>, and <table> for proper accessibility and SEO.

Markdown Syntax Quick Reference

Markdown	HTML Output	Result
# Heading 1	<h1>Heading 1</h1>	Main heading
bold text	<strong>bold text</strong>	Bold text
italic text	<em>italic text</em>	Italic text
[Link](url)	<a href="url">Link</a>	Clickable link
![Alt](src)	<img src="src" alt="Alt">	Image embed
`inline code`	<code>inline code</code>	Code snippet
- item	<ul><li>item</li></ul>	Bullet list
1. item	<ol><li>item</li></ol>	Numbered list
> quote	<blockquote>quote</blockquote>	Block quote

When to Convert Markdown to HTML

The most common scenario is preparing content for a CMS or website that accepts HTML but where you prefer to write in Markdown. Many developers and technical writers compose in Markdown for its simplicity, then convert to HTML for publishing.

Other common use cases include creating HTML email content from Markdown drafts, generating documentation pages, migrating content between platforms (for example from a Markdown-based wiki to an HTML-based CMS), and embedding formatted content in web applications that do not have a Markdown renderer built in.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Markdown syntax is supported?

The converter supports all standard CommonMark syntax: headings (levels 1-6), bold, italic, strikethrough, links, images, inline code, fenced code blocks with language hints, blockquotes, ordered and unordered lists, horizontal rules, and tables. Extended syntax like footnotes or task lists depends on the specific parser used.

Is the HTML output clean and semantic?

Yes. The converter produces standard semantic HTML without unnecessary wrapper divs, inline styles, or class attributes. Headings use h1 through h6, emphasis uses strong and em, and code blocks use pre and code tags. The output is ready to use in any web project.

Can I use HTML inside Markdown?

Yes. Markdown allows inline HTML, so you can mix Markdown syntax with raw HTML tags. For example, you can use a <div> with a class attribute inside your Markdown document and it will pass through to the HTML output unchanged. This is useful for adding custom styling or structure that Markdown does not natively support.

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