Paste Markdown or Upload an MD File
Drop text into the left pane, use Paste MD, or choose a .md / .markdown file. Drag-and-drop works the same way.
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Markdown to HTML Converter
Convert Markdown text or .md files into clean HTML instantly. Preview the result, copy HTML code, or download a complete HTML page—free and private.
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MARKDOWNPASTE, UPLOAD, OR DROP · 201 chars · 16 lines
FRAGMENT · 400 chars · 26 lines
Your Markdown is converted in your browser. Unsafe HTML is removed, and scripts are blocked in the preview.
THE CONVERTER
Convert Markdown to HTML Online
Turn Markdown into clean HTML in your browser. Type or paste into the editor, or open an .md file, and the HTML source updates as you go—headings, links, lists, tables, and code blocks included.
Copy a fragment into a site or CMS, or download a full HTML document. Need the other direction? Use HTML to Markdown. For a printable document, try Markdown to PDF.
THREE SHORT STEPS
How to Convert Markdown to HTML
Preview the HTML Output
Check the HTML tab for source, then open Preview to confirm headings, lists, tables, and code blocks.
Copy or Download HTML
Copy a fragment into an existing page, or switch to Full HTML document and download a .html file.
FILE CONVERSION
Convert MD Files to HTML
Upload a .md or .markdown file, or drag it onto the converter. Your file is converted in your browser, and the download keeps its original name with a .html extension.
Keep uploads under 2 MB. Larger notes can be split, or paste only the section you need. Nothing from the file is sent to a server for this conversion.
OUTPUT MODES
HTML Fragment vs. Full HTML Document
Choose whether to add your content to an existing page or save it as a complete page.
HTML fragment
Just the converted content, ready to paste into a CMS, template, or existing web page.
Full HTML document
A complete HTML page you can download and open in your browser.
Optional embedded CSS
Include basic formatting so your downloaded page stays easy to read offline.
BEFORE AND AFTER
Markdown to HTML Conversion Examples
Try an example to see the HTML code and preview the result.
Headings and Paragraphs
Keep heading levels and paragraph breaks in the HTML.
MARKDOWN INPUT
# Hello
This is a short paragraph under the heading.HTML OUTPUT
<h1>Hello</h1>
<p>This is a short paragraph under the heading.</p>Bold and Links
Keep bold and italic formatting, along with clickable links.
MARKDOWN INPUT
**Bold text** and a [Visit website](https://example.com) link.HTML OUTPUT
<p><strong>Bold text</strong> and a <a href="https://example.com">Visit website</a> link.</p>Lists and Task Lists
Keep bulleted lists and checked or unchecked task items.
MARKDOWN INPUT
- First item
- Second item
- [x] Done
- [ ] Still openHTML OUTPUT
<ul class="contains-task-list">
<li>First item</li>
<li>Second item</li>
<li class="task-list-item"><input type="checkbox" checked disabled> Done</li>
<li class="task-list-item"><input type="checkbox" disabled> Still open</li>
</ul>Markdown Tables
Turn Markdown tables into HTML tables with headers and rows.
Building the table first? Use the Markdown Table Generator.
MARKDOWN INPUT
| Name | Role |
| --- | --- |
| Alice | Developer |
| Bob | Designer |HTML OUTPUT
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Role</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Alice</td>
<td>Developer</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bob</td>
<td>Designer</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>Code Blocks
Keep code blocks and their language labels in the HTML.
MARKDOWN INPUT
```js
const ready = true;
console.log(ready);
```HTML OUTPUT
<pre><code class="language-js">const ready = true;
console.log(ready);
</code></pre>EVERYTHING INCLUDED
Markdown to HTML Converter Features
Source you can paste, and pages you can open—without leaving the browser.
Live Markdown to HTML
HTML updates as you type, with no need to click Convert.
MD File Upload
Upload .md or .markdown, or drop the file on the converter. Downloads keep your source filename.
HTML Source and Preview
Preview how your content will look before copying or downloading the HTML.
Fragment or Full Page
Copy a fragment for a CMS or template, or download a full HTML5 page you can open offline.
GitHub Flavored Markdown
Headings, links, lists, task lists, tables, and fenced code become the matching HTML elements.
Private Browser Conversion
Runs locally in your browser. Markdown is not uploaded or stored.
SUPPORT AND LIMITS
What Gets Converted?
Convert headings, lists, tables, and code blocks. Scripts are removed; math formulas and Mermaid diagrams are not rendered.
| Area | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Input methods | Supported | Paste, clipboard, upload .md / .markdown / .txt, or drag and drop. |
| File size | Limited | Text and uploads are capped at 2 MB so the browser stays responsive. |
| GFM structure | Supported | Headings, paragraphs, emphasis, lists, task lists, links, images (URL kept), tables, blockquotes, horizontal rules, inline code, and fenced code. |
| Raw HTML in Markdown | Sanitized | Embedded raw HTML is cleaned. Scripts and unsafe markup are stripped from output and preview. |
| Remote images | URL only | Image links are kept, but image files are not included in the download. |
| Math and Mermaid | Not included | LaTeX formulas and Mermaid diagrams are not rendered in the preview or exported HTML. |
| Privacy | Supported | Conversion stays in your browser. Nothing is uploaded for this tool. |
REVERSE DIRECTION
Markdown to HTML vs. HTML to Markdown
Use this converter to turn Markdown into HTML for a website or a page you can save. If you have HTML code or a web page file and want Markdown instead, use HTML to Markdown.
MORE CONVERTERS
More Markdown Converters
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert Markdown to HTML online?+
Paste Markdown on the left or upload an .md file. HTML appears as you type. Use the HTML and Preview tabs, then copy the code or download a .html file.
Can I convert an MD file to HTML?+
Yes. Upload a .md or .markdown file, or drag it onto the converter. The file is converted in your browser, and the download keeps the original filename with a .html extension.
Is this Markdown to HTML converter free?+
Yes. Free in the browser, with no signup, no account, and no watermark on the HTML.
Can I download the HTML as a file?+
Yes. Download .html saves the current output. Choose Full HTML document for a page you can open on its own, or HTML fragment to add the content to an existing page.
Does Markdown to HTML support GitHub tables and task lists?+
Yes. GFM tables, task lists, strikethrough, and fenced code blocks convert to the matching HTML.
What is the difference between an HTML fragment and a full HTML document?+
A fragment contains just the converted content for pasting into another page. A full document is a complete page you can open in your browser, with optional basic formatting.
Can I convert HTML back to Markdown?+
Yes. Use HTML to Markdown to turn HTML code or a web page file into Markdown.