Markdown to HTML Converter

How to Use the Markdown to HTML Converter

Step 1: Enter Your Markdown

• Type or paste Markdown content into the left panel

• Use standard Markdown syntax (see cheatsheet below)

Example Input:

# Heading 1
## Heading 2

This is **bold** and *italic* text.

- List item 1
- List item 2

[Example link](https://example.com)

Step 2: Adjust Conversion Options

• ☑ Sanitize HTML: Remove potentially unsafe elements (recommended)

• ☑ Prettify HTML: Format output with proper indentation

• ☑ Add line numbers: Useful for debugging

Step 3: View HTML Output

The converted HTML appears instantly in the right panel:

Example Output:

<h1>Heading 1</h1>
<h2>Heading 2</h2>
<p>This is <strong>bold</strong> and <em>italic</em> text.</p>
<ul>
  <li>List item 1</li>
  <li>List item 2</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://example.com">Example link</a></p>

Step 4: Copy or Clear

• Copy HTML: One-click button to copy formatted HTML

• Clear All: Start fresh with new Markdown

Markdown Cheatsheet

Key Features

✔ Full Markdown Support: Headers, lists, code blocks, etc.
✔ Clean HTML Output: Properly formatted and indented
✔ Security Options: Remove unsafe HTML elements
✔ Real-time Preview: See changes instantly
✔ No Server Processing: Your content never leaves your browser

Common Use Cases

• Bloggers: Convert Markdown drafts to HTML for websites

• Developers: Generate HTML from README.md files

• Technical Writers: Convert documentation to web formats

• Content Managers: Prepare Markdown for CMS systems

Pro Tips

💡 Use # headers for proper document structure
💡 Wrap code blocks with “` for better readability
💡 Enable HTML sanitization when publishing user-generated content
💡 Use prettify option when editing HTML manually

FAQ

Q: Does this support GitHub Flavored Markdown?
A: Yes! It handles fenced code blocks, tables, and other GFM features.

Q: Can I convert large documents?
A: Absolutely. There are no size limits, though very large documents may slow your browser.

Q: Is the HTML output W3C valid?
A: Yes, the tool generates standards-compliant HTML5.

Q: Does this work with non-English text?
A: Yes, it fully supports Unicode characters.

Q: Can I customize the HTML output?
A: The basic version provides clean HTML, but you can extend the JavaScript for custom tags.