Markdown to HTML
Type Markdown on the left and watch the rendered preview update on the right. Switch tabs to grab the generated HTML. Everything runs in your browser, so your text never leaves your machine.
About the Markdown to HTML
Markdown to HTML converts Markdown text into clean HTML and shows a live preview as you type. It is built for developers writing README files and docs, WordPress authors drafting posts, and anyone who wants to see how Markdown will render. The Markdown pane is on the left, the rendered result is on the right, and a second tab shows the generated HTML with a copy button. Everything runs in your browser with a built-in parser, and any raw HTML in your text is escaped, so nothing is uploaded or injected.
How it works
- Type or paste Markdown into the left pane; the preview on the right updates as you type.
- Use standard syntax: headings with #, bold with ** or __, italic with * or _, links, images, lists, blockquotes with >, fenced code blocks, and --- for a horizontal rule.
- Switch to the HTML source tab to see the generated HTML.
- Click Copy HTML to grab the output.
Features
- Live preview that updates on every keystroke.
- Two views: split Markdown and preview, plus a raw HTML source tab.
- Parser covers headings, bold, italic, inline code, fenced code blocks, links, images, ordered and unordered lists, blockquotes, and horizontal rules.
- Raw HTML in your text is escaped before parsing, so the preview cannot run injected markup.
- One-click copy of the generated HTML and a word and character count.
Frequently asked questions
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. The Markdown is parsed entirely in your browser with a built-in parser. Nothing is sent to a server or logged.
Which Markdown syntax is supported?
Headings (# through ######), bold (** or __), italic (* or _), inline code with backticks, fenced code blocks with triple backticks, links, images, unordered lists (- or *), ordered lists, blockquotes (>), horizontal rules (---), and paragraphs.
Can I paste raw HTML inside the Markdown?
You can paste it, but it will not render as HTML. Raw HTML characters are escaped before parsing, so tags show as plain text. This keeps the preview safe from injected markup.
Why is my list or code block not rendering?
List items need a marker and a space (- item, * item, or 1. item). Fenced code blocks must open and close with three backticks on their own lines. A blank line between blocks helps the parser separate paragraphs from lists and quotes.
How do I get the HTML out?
Open the HTML source tab to view the generated markup, then click Copy HTML to copy it to your clipboard.