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Markdown to HTML — Convert .md Files to HTML Instantly

Convert Markdown documents to HTML with full support for GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM): headings, bold, italic, links, images, code blocks, fenced code with language hints, blockquotes, unordered and ordered lists, task lists, and tables. The output is clean HTML ready to embed in a webpage, email template, or CMS. Conversion runs in your browser using the marked library.

How to use this tool

  1. Paste your Markdown

    Paste any Markdown content — README files, blog posts, documentation, or notes. GitHub Flavored Markdown is fully supported.

  2. Click Convert

    The marked library parses your Markdown and generates HTML. Headings become <h1>–<h6>, bold becomes <strong>, links become <a> tags, and code blocks become <pre><code> with language class hints.

  3. Copy or download the HTML

    Copy the HTML to clipboard for pasting into a CMS or code editor, or download as an .html file.

  4. Embed in your page

    The output HTML is a fragment (not a complete page). Wrap it in your page's <body> or paste into your content editor. Add your own CSS styles for headings, code blocks, and blockquotes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this support GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM)?

Yes, the marked library supports GFM including: fenced code blocks with syntax highlighting hints (```javascript), tables (using | pipe characters), task lists (- [ ] and - [x]), strikethrough (~~text~~), and auto-linking URLs. Standard CommonMark features are also supported.

Is the HTML output safe to embed directly on a webpage?

The HTML from this tool is not sanitized — if your Markdown input contains raw HTML (which Markdown allows), it passes through as-is. For user-generated Markdown rendered on a public website, always sanitize the HTML output using a library like DOMPurify to prevent XSS attacks before inserting it into the DOM.

How are code blocks converted?

Code blocks (indented with 4 spaces or wrapped in backticks) become <pre><code> HTML. Fenced blocks with a language hint (```python) get a class="language-python" attribute on the <code> element, which syntax highlighting libraries like Prism.js or highlight.js use to apply colors.

Can I convert Markdown files from GitHub READMEs?

Yes. GitHub Markdown (GFM) is the standard this tool supports. Export or copy the raw Markdown from a README.md (use the Raw button on GitHub), paste it here, and get HTML equivalent to how GitHub renders it.

Does this handle Markdown math or LaTeX equations?

Basic Markdown with inline code blocks handles simple math notation. Full LaTeX/KaTeX math rendering is not included in this tool. For math-heavy Markdown (like Jupyter notebooks or academic papers), use Pandoc on the command line, which has built-in LaTeX and MathJax support.

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