What Is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language that uses plain text formatting. Created by John Gruber in 2004, it's used by GitHub, Reddit, Stack Overflow, and millions of developers for documentation, READMEs, and content writing.
How to Convert Markdown to HTML
- Open the Markdown to HTML Converter
- Type or paste your Markdown in the left panel
- See the HTML output instantly in the right panel
- Switch between rendered preview and raw HTML
- Copy the HTML or download as a .html file
Supported Markdown Features
- Headings (# through ######)
- Bold, italic, and strikethrough text
- Ordered and unordered lists
- Code blocks with syntax highlighting
- Links and images
- Tables (GitHub Flavored Markdown)
- Blockquotes and horizontal rules
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this support GitHub Flavored Markdown?
Yes. Tables, strikethrough, task lists, and fenced code blocks are all supported.
Can I use this for blog posts?
Absolutely. Write in Markdown, convert to HTML, and paste into your CMS. The generated HTML is clean and semantic.
Is there a character limit?
No. The converter runs in your browser, so it handles files of any size.