Markdown to HTML

Turn Markdown into valid HTML — either a bare fragment for an existing page, or a complete, standalone.html document you can open in any browser. Nothing leaves your device.

How to convert Markdown to HTML

Step 1

Paste, drop, or import

Type or paste Markdown into the input pane, or drag a .md file anywhere on the page. Your draft is saved in this browser only.

Step 2

Choose an output mode

Fragment gives you just the inner HTML for an existing page. Standalone document gives you a complete HTML5 file, with an optional readable stylesheet.

Step 3

Copy or download

Check the rendered preview, tweak the HTML by hand if you like, then copy it or download an .html file.

A practical Markdown to HTML converter

Markdown is excellent for writing because its plain-text syntax stays readable while you work. HTML is what browsers, content management systems, documentation sites, and email templates use to display that content. When you need to move from a Markdown file to a web-ready format, this Markdown to HTML converter turns the source into semantic HTML in seconds. Paste your content into the editor, review the live result, and copy the generated markup without installing a command-line tool or sending your document to a server.

Use the converter for README files, product documentation, blog drafts, release notes, knowledge bases, and small static pages. It understands CommonMark and GitHub Flavored Markdown, including headings, paragraphs, emphasis, links, images, ordered and unordered lists, blockquotes, tables, task lists, strikethrough, fenced code blocks, autolinks, and footnotes. The output uses familiar elements such as h1,p, ul, table, andpre, making it easier to style or place inside an existing HTML document.

Choose the HTML format that fits your workflow

Fragment output is the right choice when you already have a page, CMS entry, email template, or application shell. It includes only the converted content, so your existing styles and document structure remain in control. Standalone document output is useful when you need a complete file you can open directly in a browser or hand to someone else. It includes the HTML5 doctype, document metadata, a title, and an optional readable stylesheet so the result is useful immediately.

Private, fast, and ready to copy

This Markdown to HTML online tool runs entirely in your browser. Your Markdown is not uploaded, stored in an account, or sent to a conversion service, which makes it suitable for drafts, internal documentation, and private notes. You can drag in a .md file, edit the source, inspect the rendered preview, and copy or download the HTML when it looks right. If you allow raw HTML, the converter preserves it in the generated output; otherwise, raw tags are escaped as visible text. The preview is sanitized before it is displayed, adding a safer review step for pasted content.

The result is clean, portable HTML rather than a screenshot or a proprietary export. That means you can paste a fragment into a CMS, add your own CSS, commit a standalone file to a repository, or continue editing the markup by hand. For a quick conversion from readable Markdown to browser-ready HTML, this free converter keeps the workflow simple and the output under your control.

Converting Markdown to HTML also makes collaboration easier. Writers can stay in a lightweight text format, while developers or editors receive predictable markup that fits an existing publishing workflow. A heading hierarchy remains a heading hierarchy, links remain real links, and lists remain accessible list elements rather than lines of text that only look formatted. Tables and code blocks retain their structure too, which is useful for technical guides, API notes, changelogs, and tutorials. Before publishing, use the preview to catch a missing blank line, an incorrectly formatted link, or a table delimiter that needs attention. You get a clear answer to the practical question behind every conversion: what will this Markdown become when a browser renders it?

Whether you need one paragraph for a page builder or a complete document for a project folder, the same editor handles both jobs. No account, upload, or subscription is required, so you can convert Markdown whenever the work calls for HTML and move on with the rest of your publishing process. The output remains easy to inspect, reuse, and maintain for every project.

Before and after

Markdown input

## Install

Run `npm install`, then see the [docs](/docs).

- Node 22+
- npm 10+

HTML output

<h2>Install</h2>
<p>Run <code>npm install</code>, then see the <a href="/docs">docs</a>.</p>
<ul>
<li>Node 22+</li>
<li>npm 10+</li>
</ul>

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between fragment and standalone document output?

A fragment is just the rendered inner HTML — headings, paragraphs, lists — with no <html>, <head>, or <body> wrapper. That is what you want when pasting into an existing page, a CMS rich-text field, or an email template. A standalone document is a complete HTML5 file with a doctype, charset and viewport meta tags, and a title, so it renders correctly when you open it on its own.

Can I render Markdown as HTML without a CLI?

Yes. This page does the same job as a markdown-to-html CLI, but runs in your browser with no install step. Paste your Markdown, pick an output mode, and copy the result.

Which Markdown features are supported?

Full CommonMark plus GitHub Flavored Markdown: tables, task lists, strikethrough, autolinks, fenced code blocks, footnotes, images, blockquotes, and headings H1 through H6.

Does Markdown support raw HTML?

Yes, and so does this converter. Raw HTML in your Markdown source is escaped by default so it shows up as visible text; enable "Allow raw HTML" to pass it through to the output instead. The rendered preview is sanitized with DOMPurify either way, so a pasted document cannot run scripts on this page.

Is the generated HTML styled?

Fragment output is unstyled semantic HTML, so it inherits your own site styles. Standalone document output can optionally embed a readable, typography-focused stylesheet that adapts to light and dark mode — useful if you want a presentable file immediately.

Is my Markdown uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion happens entirely in your browser. Nothing is transmitted, so it is safe for private or confidential content.

Need the reverse? Use the HTML to Markdown converter. For a live preview while you write, open the full Markdown editor, or look up syntax in the Markdown cheat sheet.