Free Markdown to HTML Converter & Live Editor

Markdown Input

Live Preview

How to use the Markdown to HTML Editor

Write or paste Markdown in the left pane. The rendered result appears on the right as you type. Click Load Sample if you want a starting point that shows headings, lists, links and code.

Check the preview for formatting mistakes such as a missing blank line before a list.

Use Copy HTML to paste the markup into a CMS or email tool, or Download HTML to save a file.

When to use it

Markdown is the fastest way to write structured text without fighting a word processor, and most developer tools, README files, knowledge bases and some CMSs speak it natively. This editor is for the moments when the destination wants HTML instead: a newsletter template, a product description field, a static site, or a support article that only accepts raw markup.

The syntax you will actually use

A line starting with one to six hash signs is a heading of that level. A blank line separates paragraphs. Asterisks or underscores around text make it italic (one) or bold (two). Lines starting with a hyphen or an asterisk are a bulleted list; lines starting with 1., 2., 3. are a numbered one. Square brackets for the link text followed by the address in round brackets make a link. A line starting with a greater-than sign is a quotation. Text between backticks is code inline, and a block between lines of three backticks is a code block. That is most of Markdown; the preview pane shows what each becomes.

Worked example

A product page for a CMS: "## Oak worktop, 2.4 m" as the heading; a paragraph of description; "**Lead time:** 3 weeks" for the emphasised label; a bulleted list of what is included; "[Request a quote](/contact/)" as the call to action. Copy HTML gives a heading, a paragraph, a strong tag, a list and a link, ready for the CMS's HTML field, with no stray fonts or styles from a word processor. Download HTML gives the same as a file if you are handing it to a developer.

Common mistakes

No blank line before a list. The list is treated as part of the previous paragraph. The preview shows it at once.

A space missing after the hash. "##Heading" is not a heading; "## Heading" is.

Pasting from a word processor. Curly quotes and non-breaking spaces come with it; paste as plain text first.

Expecting styling. Markdown carries structure, not colours or fonts; those come from wherever the HTML is published.

When this tool is the wrong one

It converts Markdown to HTML and shows a preview. It does not convert HTML back to Markdown, does not produce PDF or Word files, and does not store documents. For a quick case change on a block of text, the Case Converter; for hitting a character limit, the Word & Character Counter.

Good to know

The output is plain, unstyled HTML, which is exactly what you want when pasting into a system that applies its own styles. Your text stays in the browser; nothing is saved on a server, so copy the result before closing the tab if you need it later.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert Markdown to HTML for free?

Type or paste your Markdown into the live editor and it renders the HTML preview instantly, with a button to export the raw HTML code.

Is there a free Markdown editor with live preview?

Yes, the preview updates in real time as you type, so you can see exactly how your formatted content will look.

Can I get a sample Markdown template to start from?

Yes, there's a built-in sample template you can load to see common Markdown syntax in action.