Markdown to HTML Converter

Write Markdown on the left and get a live preview and clean HTML code.

Type or paste Markdown and see it rendered instantly, side by side, together with the HTML source you can copy into a CMS, email template or static page. The converter supports the syntax people use every day: headings, bold, italic and strikethrough, links and images, ordered, nested and task lists, blockquotes, horizontal rules, inline code, fenced code blocks with a language class, and GitHub-style tables with alignment.

Any raw HTML in your Markdown is escaped and shown as text, and links using unsafe schemes such as javascript: are removed, so the output is safe to paste even when the Markdown came from someone else. The conversion runs in your browser; your notes and drafts are not uploaded.

How to use the Markdown to HTML tool

  1. Type or paste Markdown in the left box (a sample is loaded to start).
  2. Watch the Preview update as you type.
  3. Switch to the HTML tab to see the generated code.
  4. Click Copy HTML, or Download .html for a complete page.

Why use ToolOrca Markdown to HTML

  • Live side-by-side preview
  • Tables, task lists and fenced code
  • Clean HTML without inline styles
  • Raw HTML escaped for safety
  • Blocks javascript: links
  • Download as a full HTML document

Markdown syntax quick reference

# Heading 1 to ###### Heading 6 create headings. Wrap text in **double asterisks** for bold, *single asterisks* for italic and ~~tildes~~ for strikethrough. Start lines with - or 1. for lists, and indent by two spaces to nest them. - [ ] makes a task box.

Links are written [text](https://example.com) and images ![alt text](image.png). Use backticks for `inline code` and three backticks on their own lines for a code block. A table needs a header row, a separator row of dashes such as |---|:---:| and pipes between cells.

Why this converter escapes HTML

Standard Markdown lets authors mix in raw HTML, which is convenient but dangerous when the content comes from users: a hidden <script> or an onerror attribute could run code on your site. This tool deliberately escapes every tag, so what you get is predictable, safe HTML built only from Markdown elements.

Frequently asked questions

Does it support GitHub Flavored Markdown?

It supports the most used GFM features: tables, task lists, strikethrough, fenced code blocks and automatic links for URLs. Footnotes and HTML blocks are not supported.

Can I include HTML tags in my Markdown?

Tags are shown as text rather than rendered, for safety. Add any extra HTML to the output after converting.

Is the generated HTML styled?

No. The output is plain semantic HTML (h1, p, ul, table, pre, code…) so it picks up your own site’s CSS. The downloaded page has no styles either.

How do I convert a README.md file?

Open the file in any text editor, copy its contents, paste them here and click Copy HTML or Download .html.

Are my documents saved?

No. Everything is converted in your browser and disappears when you close the tab.

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