How are headers converted?

# Heading becomes Heading , ## becomes , ### becomes . Higher levels (h4-h6) aren't supported in this simplified converter. For deep nesting, add more # symbols manually or use full Markdown libraries.

How do code blocks work?

Triple backticks (```) create blocks for multi-line code. Single backticks (`) create inline elements. Code blocks preserve formatting and are ideal for displaying programming code snippets.

Is this a full Markdown parser?

This is a simplified converter covering common Markdown features. It doesn't support tables, footnotes, definition lists, or all GFM (GitHub Flavored Markdown) extensions. For full Markdown support, use libraries like marked.js or markdown-it in production.

Markdown to HTML Converter - Convert Markdown to HTML

Markdown Input

HTML Output

HTML will appear here...

Convert Markdown to HTML. Supports headers, bold/italic, links, images, lists, code blocks, and more.

What is Markdown to HTML Converter?

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that lets writers format text using simple plain-text conventions — # for headings, ** for bold, * for italic, []() for links — instead of verbose HTML tags. It is the default format for GitHub READMEs, documentation sites, and content management systems. This converter transforms Markdown text into ready-to-use HTML, supporting headings (h1-h3), bold and italic formatting, links, images, unordered lists, code blocks, inline code, blockquotes, and horizontal rules. It is ideal for content authors who prefer writing in Markdown but need HTML output for web pages, email templates, or CMS rich-text fields.

How to Use

Enter or paste Markdown text in the input area on the left.
Click 'Convert' to transform the Markdown into HTML.
Review the generated HTML output in the right panel.
Copy the HTML for use in your web pages, email templates, or CMS.
Use 'Load Sample' to see example Markdown syntax and its HTML equivalent.

Why Use This Tool?

Write content in Markdown's simple syntax and get production-ready HTML without manual tag writing

Supports all common Markdown elements: headings, bold, italic, links, images, lists, code blocks, and blockquotes

Unordered lists convert to proper ul/li HTML tags with correct nesting

Code blocks and inline code are preserved with proper pre/code HTML wrapping

No HTML knowledge required — just write Markdown and copy the output

Tips & Best Practices

# creates h1, ## creates h2, and ### creates h3 headings in the HTML output.
Wrap text in **double asterisks** for bold or *single asterisks* for italic.
Links use [text](url) syntax and images use ![alt text](url) syntax.
Use - or * for unordered list items — they become <li> elements inside <ul>.
Inline code uses single backticks (`code`) and code blocks use triple backticks (```) — both are preserved correctly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are Markdown elements mapped to HTML tags?

# Heading becomes <h1>Heading</h1>, **bold** becomes <strong>bold</strong>, *italic* becomes <em>italic</em>, [text](url) becomes <a href="url">text</a>, ![alt](src) becomes <img src="src" alt="alt">, - item becomes <li>item</li> inside <ul>, `code` becomes <code>code</code>, and > quote becomes <blockquote>quote</blockquote>.

When should I NOT use this converter?

Avoid this tool when you need advanced Markdown features not supported here — such as tables, footnotes, definition lists, task lists, or GitHub Flavored Markdown extensions. Also, if you need to preserve exact whitespace or produce minified HTML for production, a full Markdown library like marked.js or markdown-it would be more appropriate.

What Markdown features are supported?

Headers (#, ##, ###), bold (**text**), italic (*text*), links ([text](url)), images (![alt](url)), unordered lists (- or *), code blocks (```code```), inline code (`code`), blockquotes (> text), and horizontal rules (---). These cover the most common Markdown elements used in documentation and content writing.

Can I convert HTML back to Markdown?

Not with this tool — it only converts Markdown to HTML. For the reverse direction, use the HTML to Markdown converter which handles the transformation from HTML tags back to Markdown syntax.

What about numbered lists and tables?

This simplified converter handles unordered lists only. Numbered lists (1. item) and Markdown tables are not currently supported. For these features, consider using a full Markdown library or manually writing the corresponding HTML tags.

Is my content sent to any server?

No. All conversion runs entirely in your browser. Your Markdown text and the generated HTML never leave your device. No data is collected, stored, or transmitted to any server.

Real-world Examples

README Section to HTML

Convert a Markdown README section into HTML for a documentation website that requires HTML input.

Input

# Getting Started

Install the package with **npm**:

`npm install my-package`

Then import it:

```javascript
import { createApp } from 'my-package';
```

> Requires Node.js 18 or later.

Output

<h1>Getting Started</h1>
<p>Install the package with <strong>npm</strong>:</p>
<p><code>npm install my-package</code></p>
<p>Then import it:</p>
<pre><code>import { createApp } from 'my-package';
</code></pre>
<blockquote><p>Requires Node.js 18 or later.</p></blockquote>

Feature List to HTML

Convert a Markdown feature list into HTML for an email template or landing page.