Free Markdown to HTML Converter — Transform Markdown to Clean HTML Online

What Is Markdown to HTML Conversion?

Markdown to HTML conversion transforms Markdown-formatted text into valid HTML code. Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber that lets you write formatted content using simple, readable syntax — headings with #, bold with **, links with [text](url) — which then converts to proper HTML tags.

Our free Markdown to HTML converter parses your Markdown input and outputs clean, standards-compliant HTML — ready to paste into your website, CMS, email template, or application.

Why Convert Markdown to HTML?

Markdown has become the de facto standard for writing content across the web. Here's why conversion matters:

• Blog publishing — Write posts in Markdown and convert to HTML for your CMS or static site generator.
• Documentation — Technical docs written in Markdown need HTML conversion for web publishing.
• Email templates — Draft emails in Markdown for readability, then convert to HTML for sending.
• README files — Convert GitHub/GitLab README.md files to HTML for embedding in websites.
• Content migration — Move content between Markdown-based and HTML-based platforms.

Markdown Syntax Quick Reference

Text Formatting

Markdown makes text formatting intuitive: **bold** becomes bold, *italic* becomes italic, and ~~strikethrough~~ becomes strikethrough text. Code is wrapped in backticks: `code`.

Headings

Use hash symbols for headings: # H1, ## H2, ### H3, and so on. Each becomes the corresponding HTML heading tag (<h1>, <h2>, etc.).

Lists and Links

Unordered lists use - or *, ordered lists use 1., and links follow the [text](url) pattern. Images use ![alt](url).

How to Use the Markdown to HTML Converter

1. Paste your Markdown text into the input field.
2. Click Convert to generate the HTML output.
3. Preview the rendered HTML to verify formatting.
4. Copy the HTML code and paste it into your project.

Common Use Cases

• Static site generators — Convert Markdown content for Jekyll, Hugo, Gatsby, or Eleventy sites.
• CMS content entry — Write in Markdown and paste the HTML into WordPress, Drupal, or custom CMS editors.
• Technical documentation — Convert API docs, wikis, and knowledge bases from Markdown to web-ready HTML.
• Newsletters — Draft email content in Markdown, convert to HTML, and import into your email platform.
• Academic papers — Convert Markdown research notes to formatted HTML for web publication.

Best Practices

• Use consistent heading hierarchy — don't skip levels (H1 → H3). This helps both SEO and accessibility.
• Add alt text to all images in your Markdown (![descriptive text](image.png)) for accessibility compliance.
• Use fenced code blocks with language identifiers (e.g., ```javascript) for proper syntax highlighting.
• After conversion, validate your HTML with the HTML Minifier to optimize file size for production.

Related Tools

• HTML Minifier — Minify your converted HTML for production
• HTML Tags Remover — Strip HTML back to plain text
• HTML Entity Converter — Convert special characters to HTML entities
• CSS Minifier — Minify CSS for your styled HTML pages
• JSON Validator & Beautifier — Format JSON data alongside your HTML content

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tool support GitHub Flavored Markdown?

Yes. Our converter supports GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM), including tables, task lists, strikethrough, and fenced code blocks with syntax highlighting identifiers.

Can I convert HTML back to Markdown?

This tool converts Markdown → HTML. For the reverse direction, you can use our HTML Tags Remover to strip HTML to plain text, though dedicated HTML-to-Markdown conversion requires a different parser.

Is the converted HTML clean and standards-compliant?

Yes. The output is clean, semantic HTML5 with proper nesting and no inline styles. It's ready for use in any modern web project or CMS.

Can I use this for large documents?

Absolutely. Our converter handles documents of any length — from a short paragraph to an entire book manuscript. Processing happens in your browser for maximum speed and privacy.