Markdown ↔ HTML Converter
Convert Markdown to HTML and back. Live preview included.
100% Private — Your files never leave your device.
All processing happens in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server.
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Max 50MB per file
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How it works
What Is Markdown?
Markdown lets you write formatted content using plain text. Instead of clicking buttons in a word processor, you use simple symbols:
# Heading 1
## Heading 2
**Bold text** and *italic text*
- Bullet point
- Another point
[Link text](https://example.com)
> Blockquote
It’s the standard for technical documentation, GitHub READMEs, blog platforms like Ghost and Hugo, and note-taking apps like Obsidian and Bear.
How This Tool Works
Markdown → HTML uses the marked library (loaded on demand) to parse Markdown syntax and generate standards-compliant HTML. The library handles all CommonMark syntax plus common extensions like tables and task lists.
HTML → Markdown uses a rule-based converter that recognizes common HTML patterns and translates them back to Markdown syntax. It handles headings, paragraphs, emphasis, links, images, lists, blockquotes, code blocks, and horizontal rules.
All conversion happens in your browser — no data is sent to any server.
Common Use Cases
| Scenario | Direction |
|---|---|
| Writing a blog post in Markdown, need HTML for CMS | Markdown → HTML |
| Migrating website content to a static site generator | HTML → Markdown |
| Previewing Markdown before committing to GitHub | Markdown → HTML (Preview) |
| Cleaning up messy HTML from a WYSIWYG editor | HTML → Markdown → HTML |
| Creating an email newsletter from Markdown notes | Markdown → HTML |
Real-World Examples
Blog post for WordPress
A blogger writes a 2,000-word article in Markdown with headings, bold text, links, and an image. Converting to HTML produces clean, semantic markup ready to paste into WordPress's HTML editor. No manual formatting needed — the HTML preserves all structure.
Website migration to Hugo
A developer migrates 50 pages from a legacy PHP site to Hugo (a Markdown-based static site generator). Converting each HTML page to Markdown strips the complex HTML and produces clean, editable content files. Headings, links, and formatting are preserved.
Email newsletter from notes
A marketer drafts a weekly newsletter in Markdown for readability, then converts to HTML for their email platform. The Preview mode lets them check formatting before copying the HTML into Mailchimp or ConvertKit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Markdown?
Why convert Markdown to HTML?
Why convert HTML to Markdown?
Does the HTML to Markdown conversion handle all HTML tags?
Can I use this as a Markdown preview tool?
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