Markdown is a simple syntax that converts to HTML: # becomes a heading, ** becomes bold, - becomes a list item, and so on. Converting Markdown to HTML lets you write quickly in plain text and publish clean HTML. To convert, paste your Markdown into a tool with a live preview and copy the HTML. Here is how the syntax maps.
Type or paste your Markdown into the editor.
The rendered HTML appears live beside it.
Grab the generated HTML source with one click.
Paste the HTML into a page, email or CMS.
How Markdown maps to HTML
# Title → <h1>, **bold** → <strong>, *italic* → <em>, - item → <li>, [text](url) → a link, and `code` → <code>. Fenced blocks with triple backticks become <pre><code>. The Markdown to HTML tool applies all of these live.
Why write in Markdown?
It’s faster and more readable than raw HTML, which is why READMEs, docs, issues and many CMSs use it. Convert to HTML when a system needs HTML instead. Need placeholder copy to test a layout? Use the Lorem Ipsum generator.
Tip: Leave a blank line between block elements (a heading and a paragraph, or two list groups) — Markdown uses blank lines to separate blocks, and forgetting them is the most common rendering surprise.
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Open the Markdown to HTML tool →Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert Markdown to HTML?
Paste your Markdown into a converter with a live preview, then copy the generated HTML source.
Which Markdown features are supported?
Headings, bold, italic, inline and fenced code, links, images, lists, blockquotes and horizontal rules.
Is my Markdown uploaded?
No — it is converted in your browser.