Markdown to HTML Converter — Live Preview & GFM
Convert Markdown to clean, semantic HTML with our free browser-based converter. See a live preview of your rendered Markdown alongside the raw HTML output.
Supports GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) including tables, task lists, strikethrough, and fenced code blocks with syntax highlighting. Perfect for blog posts, documentation, and README files.
The preview and the HTML are generated from the same parse, so what you see is what you will paste — no surprise when a nested list or a table lands somewhere else in the CMS. GitHub Flavored Markdown means the things plain Markdown leaves out actually work here: pipe tables, task lists, strikethrough, autolinked URLs, and fenced code blocks that keep their language hint for the highlighter on the receiving end. The output is semantic HTML with no wrapper divs or inline styles, so it inherits your site's typography rather than fighting it.
How to use Markdown to HTML
- Type or paste Markdown text in the left input box.
- Watch your text transform dynamically in the live preview panel.
- Toggle the view to see the actual raw HTML payload generated.
- Use the copy button to export the finalized HTML or download it directly.
Features
- Live side-by-side preview — See rendered output as you type Markdown.
- Raw HTML output — View, copy or download the generated HTML code.
- GitHub Flavored Markdown support — Tables, task lists, strikethrough, and code blocks.
- Copy HTML or download as .html file — Export your converted output easily.
- Real-time conversion — Updates instantly as you type.
- 100% client-side — No server processing, your content stays private.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it support GitHub Flavored Markdown?
Yes. Our converter supports GFM including tables, task lists, strikethrough, fenced code blocks, and auto-linked URLs.
Can I use this for blog post formatting?
Absolutely. Write your content in Markdown, convert it, and copy the HTML directly into your CMS or blog platform. The output is clean, semantic HTML.
Is there a live preview?
Yes. As you type Markdown in the input, the rendered preview and HTML code update in real-time. You can see exactly how your Markdown will look before copying the HTML.
Will the HTML carry styles with it?
No. The output is plain semantic HTML — h2, p, ul, table, pre and code — with no inline styles, class names, or wrapper divs. It inherits whatever typography your site or CMS applies, which is what you want when pasting into an existing template rather than a blank page.
Is the HTML safe to publish directly?
Markdown allows raw HTML, so anything you paste in is passed through. If the Markdown came from you, that is a feature. If it came from a user, sanitise the output on your server before publishing, because a raw script tag in the source will survive into the HTML.