Free Markdown to HTML Converter — Instant, Browser-Based

Input Markdown

Converted HTML

Markdown to HTML Examples

Markdown converts to HTML for web pages and CMS. Example:

Release notes

Input Markdown:

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Converted HTML:

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Use Sample above to load more example data.

What Is Markdown to HTML?

You write a README or a blog post in Markdown because it's fast and clean — but the CMS or email template only accepts HTML. This tool converts Markdown directly to clean HTML in one click. Headings become h1–h6, links become <a> tags, code blocks become <pre><code>, and lists become proper <ul> or <ol>. The CommonMark spec defines the parsing rules; output follows standard HTML per the W3C HTML spec. GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) extensions like tables, task lists, and strikethrough are also supported.

Conversion runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server. The output is clean HTML. For the reverse (HTML to Markdown), use HTML to Markdown. For live preview while editing, use the Markdown Editor.

How to Use This Tool

Paste or Upload Markdown

Copy your Markdown and paste it into the left editor. You can also click Upload to load a .md or .markdown file. The Sample button loads example data.

View the HTML Output

The right panel shows the converted HTML. Headings, paragraphs, lists, links, images, and code blocks are converted. Copy or download for use in web pages or CMS.

Copy or Download

Use Copy or Download. For formatting Markdown first, use the Markdown Formatter. For validation, use the Markdown Validator.

When Markdown to HTML Helps

When publishing docs to a website, blog, or CMS that expects HTML, this conversion bridges the gap. Write in Markdown (faster, cleaner) and convert to HTML for embedding. Static site generators like Jekyll and Hugo do this at build time; this tool does it on demand. The W3C HTML spec defines the output format.

Email newsletters, documentation sites, and content management systems often need HTML. Converting Markdown here gives you the HTML to paste or import. For PDF output, use Markdown to PDF. For converting HTML back to Markdown, use HTML to Markdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to paste sensitive content here?

Yes. Conversion runs entirely in your browser — no data is sent to any server. You can verify this by opening your browser's Network tab and watching for zero outbound requests.

Does it support GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM)?

Yes. GFM features like tables, strikethrough, and task lists are supported. The output HTML reflects the full Markdown structure. Check the result panel for any edge cases.

What about raw HTML in Markdown?

Raw HTML blocks in Markdown are typically passed through to the output unchanged. The converter preserves any HTML you've embedded. Check the output if you rely on specific sanitization behavior.

Does it produce a full HTML document or just body content?

The output is the body content (headings, paragraphs, lists, etc.) — not a full document with <html>, <head>, and <body>. Wrap the output in a template if you need a complete page.

Can I convert multiple Markdown files at once?

This tool converts one document at a time. Paste or upload your Markdown and copy or download the HTML output. For batch conversion, consider a CLI tool like Pandoc.

Free Markdown to HTML Converter — Instant