Markdown to HTML Converter – Live Preview and Clean Code
Write or paste Markdown and see it rendered instantly, then copy the clean HTML for your website, email template or CMS.
Type Markdown on the left: # for headings, **bold**, *italic*, - for lists, [text](url) for links and ``` for code blocks. The preview updates as you type; switch to “HTML code” to copy or download the generated HTML. Raw HTML in the input is escaped for safety.
How to use Markdown to HTML Converter
- Type or paste your Markdown.
- Check the live preview.
- Switch to the HTML code view.
- Copy the HTML or download it as a file.
- Paste it into your site, CMS or template.
Markdown in 60 seconds
| Markdown | Result |
|---|---|
| # Heading | Heading level 1 (## for level 2…) |
| bold | bold text |
| italic | italic text |
| `code` | inline code |
| [text](https://…) | link |
|  | image |
| - item | bullet list |
| 1. item | numbered list |
| > quote | blockquote |
| --- | horizontal line |
Code blocks start and end with three backticks; add a language name after the first ones for syntax-highlighting classes. Tables use pipes and a dashed separator row, and task lists use - [ ] and - [x].
Why convert Markdown to HTML?
Markdown is fast to write and easy to read as plain text, which is why it is used in README files, documentation, notes apps and many CMSs. Browsers, email templates and some editors need HTML, though. The converter produces clean, semantic tags — h1–h6, p, ul, ol, table, pre and code — without inline styles, so your own CSS controls the look.
Safety
Any raw HTML you paste is escaped rather than executed, and links using dangerous schemes (e.g. JavaScript URIs) are neutralised. The preview runs in a sandboxed frame. That makes the output safe to paste into pages that show user-written content, as long as your site also sanitises it on the server.
Supported features
Headings, paragraphs and line breaks (two spaces at the end of a line), bold, italic, strikethrough, inline code, fenced code blocks, links, images, ordered and unordered lists, task lists, blockquotes, tables and horizontal rules. Nested lists and footnotes are kept simple.
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Markdown for SEO content
Markdown headings map directly to HTML heading tags, which search engines use to understand the structure of a page. Use exactly one level-one heading for the title, level-two headings for the main sections and level-three headings for details. Short paragraphs, descriptive link text instead of click here, and alt text for every image make the converted page easier to read and more accessible.
You may also find these free tools useful: JSON Formatter, Password Generator and Regex Tester.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert Markdown to HTML?
Paste your Markdown, switch to “HTML code” and copy or download the result.
Does it support tables and code blocks?
Yes. Pipe tables, fenced code blocks with a language, task lists and blockquotes are all supported.
Is raw HTML in Markdown allowed?
It is escaped for safety, so it appears as text instead of running.
Does the output include CSS?
No. The HTML is clean and unstyled so your own stylesheet controls the design.
Is my text uploaded?
No. Conversion and preview happen in your browser.
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