Markdown to HTML Converter

Convert Markdown to HTML instantly.

Markdown to HTML

Markdown is a simple text format that converts to HTML. *Bold* becomes <strong>, [links](url) become clickable, and # headers become <h1> tags. This tool does the conversion.

Write in Markdown for simplicity, convert to HTML for publishing. Most documentation, README files, and blog platforms support Markdown syntax.

Markdown Syntax

  • # Heading for headers (## for h2, etc.)
  • **bold** and *italic*
  • [text](url) for links
  • - item for bullet lists

Understanding Markdown

Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004. It's designed to be readable in plain text form while easily converting to HTML. Common Markdown syntax includes # for headings (more hashes = smaller headings), **bold** and *italic*, [links](url), and lists using - or *. Most documentation platforms, including GitHub, GitLab, and many CMSes support Markdown natively.

Different platforms support different "flavors" of Markdown. GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) adds tables, task lists, and code fencing. CommonMark aims to standardize Markdown. Our converter supports common formatting patterns, making it useful for documentation, README files, and blog content migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use Markdown instead of writing HTML directly?

Markdown is faster to write and easier to read in source form. While HTML is like bold, Markdown is just **bold**. For documentation and content writing, Markdown significantly improves productivity and reduces errors.

What Markdown features does this converter support?

Our basic converter handles **bold** (double asterisks), *italic* (single asterisks), and line breaks. For full Markdown support including headers, lists, links, and code blocks, consider using libraries like Parsedown (PHP) or marked (JavaScript).

Can I convert HTML back to Markdown?

Converting HTML to Markdown is possible but more complex because HTML can represent things Markdown can't. Tools like Turndown (JavaScript) or html2text handle this conversion, though some formatting may be lost or simplified in the process.