Markdown is a plain-text formatting syntax created in 2004 that converts to HTML. It is used on GitHub, Reddit, and many blogging platforms.

Markdown to HTML

Convert Markdown to HTML in real-time.

How to use the Markdown to HTML Converter

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that converts plain text into structured HTML. This tool gives you a live side-by-side preview so you can see your HTML output as you write.

1

Type or paste Markdown

Write Markdown in the left textarea. The converter supports headings (# H1, ## H2), bold (**text**), italic (*text*), links, and bullet lists.
2

See the live HTML preview

The rendered HTML preview on the right updates automatically as you type. Use it to verify that your formatting renders correctly before copying the code.
3

Copy the HTML code

Click "Copy HTML" to copy the raw HTML markup (shown in the lower-right panel) to your clipboard for use in your CMS, email template, or website.

Frequently asked questions

What is Markdown?

Markdown is a plain-text formatting syntax created by John Gruber in 2004. It converts easily to HTML and is widely used on GitHub, Reddit, many blogging platforms, and documentation sites because it is readable as plain text.

How do I write headings in Markdown?

Use # for H1, ## for H2, and ### for H3. Leave a space between the hash symbol and the heading text. For example, # My Title produces an <h1> element.

How do I make text bold or italic?

Surround text with **two asterisks** for bold, *one asterisk* for italic, or ***three asterisks*** for both at once.

How do I add links and images?

Links use [link text](https://url). Images use ![alt text](https://image-url). The only difference is the leading ! for images. Both can also use reference-style syntax.

How do I create lists?

Start each line with - (hyphen space) for an unordered list. For numbered lists, start each line with 1. , 2. , etc. Indent items with spaces to create nested lists.

What are the limitations of this converter?

This is a lightweight in-browser parser. It does not support tables, footnotes, task lists, or some extended Markdown syntax supported by full parsers like CommonMark or GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM). For production use, integrate a library like marked or remark.