Markdown ↔ HTML Converter
Convert Markdown to HTML with live preview, or reverse HTML back to Markdown. Supports GitHub-flavored Markdown.
What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language that converts plain text with simple formatting syntax into HTML. Created by John Gruber in 2004, Markdown uses symbols like # for headings, ** for bold, and - for lists. This converter transforms Markdown to HTML and HTML back to Markdown, with live preview and syntax highlighting.
Common Use Cases
- •Converting Markdown documentation to HTML for websites
- •Previewing README.md files before committing to GitHub
- •Converting HTML content to Markdown for static site generators
- •Creating email newsletters from Markdown drafts
- •Transforming blog posts between CMS formats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM)?
GFM extends standard Markdown with tables, task lists (- [ ]), strikethrough (~~text~~), syntax-highlighted code blocks, and auto-linking URLs. It's the default Markdown variant on GitHub, GitLab, and many documentation tools.
Can Markdown include HTML?
Yes. Inline HTML is allowed in most Markdown processors. You can mix Markdown and HTML tags freely, though some renderers restrict certain HTML elements for security reasons.