HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder
Encode and decode HTML entities instantly. Convert special characters to their HTML equivalents.
Markdown to HTML Converter
Convert Markdown syntax to clean, semantic HTML output in real time. Type or paste your Markdown on the left and instantly see the rendered preview or raw HTML on the right.
How to Use This Tool
- Type or paste Markdown -- enter your Markdown content into the left panel. The output updates automatically as you type.
- Toggle views -- switch between "Preview" to see the rendered HTML and "HTML" to see the raw markup source.
- Copy HTML -- click "Copy HTML" to copy the generated HTML to your clipboard, ready to paste into your project.
- Clear -- click "Clear" to reset the input and output for a fresh start.
What Is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004 that lets you write formatted content using plain text syntax. Instead of clicking toolbar buttons or writing verbose HTML tags, you use simple characters like # for headings, ** for bold, and - for list items. Its simplicity has made it the de facto standard for documentation on platforms like GitHub, GitLab, and Stack Overflow, as well as for README files, technical blogs, and note-taking applications.
Converting Markdown to HTML is necessary whenever you need to publish content on the web. Browsers render HTML, not Markdown, so any Markdown-authored content must be converted before it can appear on a web page, in an email newsletter, or inside a content management system. This tool performs that conversion instantly in your browser, producing clean semantic HTML that uses proper heading hierarchy, list structures, and code block formatting.
The converter supports standard Markdown syntax as well as common extensions like fenced code blocks, tables, and strikethrough text. Whether you are writing a blog post, building documentation, preparing an email newsletter, or simply previewing how your README will look, this tool gives you both a rendered preview and the raw HTML source with a single paste.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Markdown syntax is supported?
This tool supports standard Markdown syntax including headings (h1 through h6), bold, italic, strikethrough, links, images, ordered and unordered lists, blockquotes, inline code, fenced code blocks, horizontal rules, and tables. It covers the core Markdown specification as well as common extensions like fenced code blocks and tables that are widely used in developer documentation.
Is the HTML output clean and semantic?
Yes, the converter produces well-structured, semantic HTML. Headings map to
h1-h6 elements, paragraphs use p tags, lists use proper ul/ol/li structure, and code blocks are wrapped in pre and code elements. The output is ready to paste into any web page, email template, or CMS without additional cleanup.Can I use this for GitHub-flavored Markdown?
This tool supports many GitHub-flavored Markdown (GFM) features including fenced code blocks with triple backticks, tables, strikethrough text, and task lists. It handles the most commonly used GFM extensions that developers encounter in README files, issues, and pull request descriptions.
What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004 that uses plain text formatting syntax to create structured documents. It uses simple characters like
# for headings, ** for bold, and - for list items. Markdown is the standard for documentation on platforms like GitHub, GitLab, and Stack Overflow, and is widely used for README files, technical blogs, and note-taking applications.Why use Markdown instead of HTML?
Markdown is much faster to write and easier to read than raw HTML. Instead of wrapping text in verbose tags like
<strong> or <ul><li>, you use simple characters like ** for bold and - for list items. Markdown files are also readable as plain text, making them ideal for version control and collaboration. When you need the final output as HTML, a converter like this tool handles the transformation instantly.What Markdown features does this tool support?
This tool supports the full standard Markdown specification including headings (h1 through h6), bold, italic, strikethrough, links, images, ordered and unordered lists, blockquotes, inline code, fenced code blocks, horizontal rules, and tables. It also supports common GitHub-flavored Markdown extensions like task lists and fenced code blocks with language hints.
Can I use HTML inside Markdown?
Yes, Markdown allows inline HTML for cases where its syntax does not cover your needs. You can embed raw HTML tags like
<div>, <span>, or <table> directly in your Markdown content, and most processors will pass them through to the final output. This is useful for adding custom attributes, complex layouts, or elements that Markdown does not natively support, such as video embeds or form elements.