Markdown to HTML Converter
The Markdown to HTML Converter transforms Markdown text into HTML. Markdown is a lightweight markup language that uses plain text formatting to create richly formatted content. This converter supports all standard Markdown features including headings, bold, italic, lists, links, images, code blocks, blockquotes, and tables. It is perfect for converting README files, blog posts, documentation, or any Markdown content to HTML for web publishing.
Formula
Markdown to HTML conversions: - # Heading → <h1>Heading</h1> - **bold** → <strong>bold</strong> - *italic* → <em>italic</em> - [link](url) → <a href="url">link</a> -  → <img src="img" alt="alt"> - - item → <li>item</li> - `code` → <code>code</code> - > quote → <blockquote>quote</blockquote>
Example
Input: # Hello World This is **bold** and *italic*. - Item 1 - Item 2 [Link](https://calczy.com) Output: <h1>Hello World</h1> <p>This is <strong>bold</strong> and <em>italic</em>.</p> <ul><li>Item 1</li><li>Item 2</li></ul> <p><a href="https://calczy.com">Link</a></p>
How to Use
- Paste your Markdown text into the input field
- The converter transforms it to HTML instantly
- Review the HTML output
- Optionally add CSS classes for styling
- Copy the HTML for your web page
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language that uses plain text formatting to create structured documents. It was created by John Gruber in 2004. Markdown is used in README files, documentation, blog posts, and many content management systems.
What Markdown features are supported?
This converter supports all standard Markdown features: headings, bold, italic, strikethrough, lists (ordered and unordered), links, images, code blocks, blockquotes, horizontal rules, and tables. It also supports some extended features like task lists and footnotes.
Can I convert Markdown with code blocks?
Yes. Code blocks (enclosed in triple backticks) are converted to <pre><code> tags. Inline code (single backticks) is converted to <code> tags. Syntax highlighting is not included but can be added with a library like Prism.js or Highlight.js.
Does the converter handle tables?
Yes. Markdown tables (using the pipe syntax) are converted to HTML <table> elements with proper <thead>, <tbody>, <tr>, <th>, and <td> tags. The converter handles alignment specifiers (left, center, right).
Is the output valid HTML?
Yes. The output is valid HTML that can be embedded in any web page. The converter produces semantic HTML with proper tags. You can add CSS styling to format the output to match your site's design.