Markdown to HTML Converter – Convert MD to HTML Online Free
Convert Markdown to HTML online with live preview. See rendered output or raw HTML instantly as you type—download or copy the result. Browser-based, no uploads, free.
About This Tool
Learn what makes this tool special
What Markdown Elements Are Supported
- Headings: # H1, ## H2, ### H3
- Bold and italic*: **bold**, *italic*, ***bold italic
- Bullet and numbered lists
- Links: text
- Images: !alt
- Code blocks: inline
code and fenced ``code blocks``- Blockquotes: > quote text
- Tables: GitHub-Flavored Markdown tables
- Horizontal rules: ---
- Strikethrough: ~~text~~
Who Uses Markdown to HTML
- Developers writing README files for GitHub repos
- Technical writers converting docs to web format
- Bloggers using Markdown in CMS platforms
- Students and educators creating formatted HTML content
- Developers needing HTML from CMS Markdown content
Output Options
- Copy the raw HTML output to paste into your project
- Download as a standalone .html file
- View formatted preview with styling
Key Features
What makes this tool special
- Real-time live HTML preview
- Full CommonMark Markdown support
- GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) tables
- Fenced code blocks with syntax highlighting
- Copy raw HTML output
- Download as .html file
- Side-by-side editor and preview
- Syntax-highlighted Markdown input
- No sign-up required
- 100% browser-based
- Free with no limits
- Mobile-friendly
Quick Guide
Master this tool in seconds
- 1Type or paste your Markdown text in the left editor pane
- 2The HTML preview updates in real time on the right
- 3Switch to 'HTML Source' view to see the raw HTML code
- 4Click 'Copy HTML' to copy the HTML to your clipboard
- 5Or click 'Download HTML' to save as an .html file
Common Questions
Everything you need to know
Q.What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language that converts plain text formatting (like **bold** and # Heading) into HTML. It is widely used on GitHub, Reddit, and in documentation tools.
Q.Does it support GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM)?
Yes — including tables, task lists, strikethrough, and fenced code blocks.
Q.Can I download the HTML output?
Yes — click 'Download HTML' to save the converted output as a .html file.
Q.Does it include CSS styling in the HTML output?
The raw HTML output is unstyled. The preview uses built-in styles. You can add your own CSS to the downloaded HTML file.
Q.Can I use this to preview README files?
Yes — paste any GitHub README.md content and see how it renders as HTML.
Q.Is my content sent to a server?
No — all conversion runs in your browser. Your Markdown content never leaves your device.
Q.Is it free?
Yes — completely free with no sign-up.
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