Markdown to HTML Converter

What it does

This tool turns Markdown, the lightweight markup language used for README files, GitHub issues, documentation, notes apps and static-site posts, into ready-to-use HTML. As you type, the converter parses your text and updates two views at once: a rendered live preview so you can see how it will look, and a readonly HTML source box you can copy into a web page, email template or CMS. When you are done, download the result as a standalone .html file with its own doctype, charset and basic styling.

How to use it

1. Type or paste your Markdown into the input box (or click Load sample to see a working example).
2. Watch the live preview render as you type, headings, lists, code and links update instantly.
3. Click Copy HTML to grab the generated source, then paste it wherever you need it.
4. Click Download .html to save the rendered result as a standalone file you can open straight in a browser.
5. Use Clear to start over.

Supported Markdown

• Headings, # through ###### for <h1> to <h6>.
• Emphasis, **bold** and *italic* (underscores work too).
• Code, `inline code` and triple-backtick fenced code blocks with optional language hints.
• Links, [label](https://example.com), with unsafe URL schemes filtered out.
• Lists, unordered (-, * or +) and ordered (1.) lists.
• Blockquotes, lines starting with >.
• Horizontal rules, ---, *** or ___.
• Paragraphs, blank-line separated blocks of text.

Frequently asked questions

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