What Is a Markdown to HTML Converter?
A Markdown to HTML converter transforms plain-text Markdown syntax into valid HTML markup. Markdown is a lightweight formatting language widely used for documentation, README files, blog posts, and messaging. This tool converts headings, bold, italic, links, lists, and code blocks into their HTML equivalents with a live preview.
How to Use This Converter
- Type or paste Markdown text into the input area.
- Click “Convert” to generate HTML output and see the rendered preview.
- Copy the HTML code for use in your web pages or CMS.
Supported Markdown Syntax
This converter supports the most common Markdown elements: headings (# through ######), bold (**text**), italic (*text*), links ([text](url)), unordered lists (- item), ordered lists (1. item), inline code (`code`), code blocks (triple backticks), and horizontal rules (---).
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this support GitHub Flavored Markdown?
This is a basic Markdown parser that covers the core syntax used in most contexts. Advanced features like tables, task lists, and strikethrough from GitHub Flavored Markdown are not currently supported.
Is the HTML output safe to embed directly?
The converter processes only standard Markdown syntax and does not execute JavaScript. However, always sanitize user-generated HTML before embedding it in production pages to prevent potential cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.