Markdown to HTML

What is Markdown to HTML

Last reviewed: April 18, 2026

Markdown is a lightweight markup language with plain-text formatting syntax, widely used for READMEs, documentation, and content-first publishing.

Markdown to HTML is an online converter that transforms Markdown source (CommonMark and GitHub Flavored Markdown) into clean, sanitized HTML you can paste straight into a README, static site, CMS, newsletter, or email template.

It supports headings, lists, tables, task lists, fenced code blocks, blockquotes, inline formatting, and links, and strips unsafe constructs such as inline scripts and `javascript:` URLs so the output is XSS-safe out of the box.

Why use it

• Render READMEs, changelogs, and release notes as production-ready HTML without running a build.
• Prepare Markdown drafts for blogs, CMS fields, or HTML email where the target doesn't accept raw Markdown.
• Migrate docs from Markdown (Jekyll, Hugo, Docusaurus, MkDocs) to a system that expects HTML.
• Preview how GitHub Flavored Markdown tables, task lists, and fenced code will actually render.
• Keep the conversion in the browser so private notes and drafts never leave your device.

Features

• CommonMark and GitHub Flavored Markdown support
• XSS-safe HTML output with unsafe tags and URLs stripped
• Tables, task lists, and fenced code blocks
• Copy or download the rendered HTML
• Runs entirely in the browser — no uploads

How to use Markdown to HTML

1. Paste your Markdown. Paste Markdown source into the input panel, or drop in a README, release notes, or blog draft.
2. Review the HTML output. The sanitized HTML updates automatically so you can confirm headings, lists, tables, and code blocks render the way you expect.
3. Copy or download the result. Copy the HTML to paste into your CMS, blog, or email template, or download it as an .html file.

Example (before/after)

# Release Notes

Ship faster with the **new** converter.

- Tables, task lists, and fenced code
- [Docs](https://example.com/docs)

```js
console.log("hello");
```

<h1>Release Notes</h1>
<p>Ship faster with the <strong>new</strong> converter.</p>
<ul>
  <li>Tables, task lists, and fenced code</li>
  <li><a href="https://example.com/docs">Docs</a></li>
</ul>
<pre><code class="language-js">console.log("hello");
</code></pre>

Common errors

FAQ

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