Markdown to HTML Converter
Convert Markdown into HTML code with a live preview. Paste text or open a .md file, review the result, then copy an HTML fragment or download a standalone page.
Free online tool · Live HTML preview · No account needed
Markdown text and opened files are converted locally in your browser. Avoid pasting secrets into pages you do not trust.
How to convert Markdown to HTML
- Paste Markdown into the editor, or open a local .md, .markdown or .txt file.
- Choose output: select an HTML fragment for a CMS block or a complete HTML page for a standalone document.
- Check the live preview to see headings, lists, tables and code blocks as they would appear in a browser.
- Copy or download the result. Review the HTML before publishing it on a website.
Markdown features supported
Headings and paragraphs
Convert # through ###### headings, paragraphs, bold, italic, strikethrough, links and inline code.
Documentation structure
Convert ordered and unordered lists, blockquotes, horizontal rules and fenced code blocks into semantic HTML.
Markdown tables
Convert pipe-delimited tables to HTML table rows and cells. Review complex tables after conversion.
This tool does not promise GitHub-identical rendering, Mermaid diagrams, footnotes, syntax highlighting or Markdown-to-HTML email template styling.
Markdown to HTML example
For a quick test, paste the following Markdown. The converter creates a heading, a paragraph with emphasis and a list.
## Project notes Use **clear headings** and a [documentation link](https://example.com). - First task - Second task
Expected HTML: a <h2> heading, a <p> paragraph with <strong> and <a> elements, followed by a <ul> containing two list items.
HTML fragment or complete document?
HTML fragment: best when your WordPress Custom HTML block, content management system or existing page supplies the document structure. Avoid adding a second <html>, <head> or <body> inside a page.
Complete HTML document: adds document-level tags and a minimal stylesheet so the downloaded file can be opened as a standalone page. A complete document is not a WordPress body snippet.
Why does my converted HTML look different in WordPress?
HTML defines content structure; your website theme controls much of its appearance. A Markdown heading may become an <h2>, but WordPress and your theme decide its font, spacing and color. Review the output inside the actual editor and keep only one main page H1 where appropriate.
Markdown images are converted into image tags, but the sandboxed preview intentionally blocks remote image loading. Check image URLs and usage rights in the destination website before publishing.
Common Markdown conversion mistakes
Unexpected line breaks
Regular Markdown combines adjacent text lines into one paragraph. Change the single-line-break setting if you want visible breaks on every line.
Broken links or images
Use complete HTTPS links or appropriate relative paths. Unsafe schemes such as javascript: are not included in generated links.
Raw HTML in input
Existing HTML tags are displayed as text rather than run as embedded code. Add trusted, reviewed custom HTML separately if you need it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Markdown to HTML converter free?
Yes. It is a free browser-based converter with no account required.
Does this tool support tables and fenced code blocks?
Yes. It converts common Markdown tables, backtick-fenced code blocks and ordinary Markdown lists.
Does it upload my Markdown to a conversion server?
No. The conversion code runs inside your browser. The page itself may still load standard website resources or analytics, so do not paste confidential data unless the entire website meets your privacy requirements.
Can I copy HTML for WordPress?
Yes. Select HTML fragment, copy it, and paste it into a WordPress Custom HTML block. Review the result for theme styling and duplicate H1 headings.
Can I download a complete HTML document?
Yes. Select Complete HTML document and download the generated .html file, or choose HTML fragment for an embeddable snippet.
Found this useful? Share the tool
Share the page link, not any Markdown content entered into the converter.
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