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Markdown to
HTML Converter

Write Markdown and see the HTML output and live preview update instantly. Supports all common Markdown syntax including tables and code blocks.

Markdown input
HTML output
Live preview
Quick reference:
# Heading 1H1 heading
## Heading 2H2 heading
**bold**Bold text
*italic*Italic text
`code`Inline code
[text](url)Link
- itemUnordered list
1. itemOrdered list
> quoteBlockquote
---Horizontal rule
```code```Code block
| col | col |Table

Free Markdown to HTML Converter with Live Preview

ExperToolBox's Markdown to HTML converter gives you a three-panel editor: write Markdown on the left, see the clean HTML code in the middle, and a live rendered preview on the right โ€” all updating in real time as you type. No page refresh, no delay.

This tool supports all standard Markdown syntax: headings (H1-H6), bold and italic text, links, inline code, code blocks, unordered and ordered lists, blockquotes, horizontal rules, and tables (GitHub Flavored Markdown style).

What is Markdown?

Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004. It uses plain text formatting conventions that are readable as-is and can be converted to HTML. It's widely used for README files on GitHub, documentation, blog posts, forum posts (Reddit, Stack Overflow), and content management systems.

When to use Markdown vs HTML

Markdown is faster and more readable when writing content. HTML is needed when you need fine-grained control over styling, when adding custom classes or IDs, or when the destination system requires HTML. Many CMSes like WordPress, Ghost and Notion accept both. This converter bridges the gap โ€” write in the more comfortable Markdown, get the HTML you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it support GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM)?
Yes โ€” tables (the pipe syntax), strikethrough with ~~text~~, and fenced code blocks with ``` are all supported. These are the main GFM extensions beyond standard Markdown.
Can I convert HTML back to Markdown?
This tool converts Markdown to HTML only. For the reverse (HTML to Markdown), you'd need a dedicated HTML-to-Markdown converter. Many are available as npm packages (turndown.js) or standalone tools.
Is the generated HTML clean?
Yes. The output is clean, minimal HTML without inline styles or unnecessary attributes โ€” ready to paste into any HTML file or CMS editor. You can add your own CSS classes afterwards.

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