Does this support links or images?
No, only H1/H2 headings, bold, italic, and unordered lists are supported.
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Convert Markdown to HTML
Convert basic Markdown syntax into HTML, right in your browser.
What Markdown syntax this actually supports
This converter handles a specific, limited set of Markdown syntax: H1 (#) and H2 (##) headings, bold (**text**), italic (_text_), unordered lists (- item), and plain paragraphs. That's the complete list — there's no support for H3 through H6, ordered lists, links, images, code blocks, blockquotes, or tables.
For Markdown that stays within that supported syntax, the conversion is clean and reliable. Anything outside it — a markdown link, a fenced code block, a numbered list — will pass through as plain text or render unpredictably rather than converting correctly, since this is a lightweight, purpose-built converter rather than a full Markdown parser.
Workflow at a glance
Use this quick flow to understand where the tool fits in your work and what to review before relying on the output.
Review checklist
Before
Confirm your Markdown only uses H1/H2, bold, italic, and unordered lists for reliable conversion.
After
Preview the converted HTML to confirm it renders as expected, especially around any unsupported syntax.
When a lightweight converter is enough
Use it for simple, structured Markdown — headings, bold and italic emphasis, and basic bullet lists — that needs to become HTML quickly without pulling in a full Markdown library.
Who converts Markdown to HTML
Writers using basic Markdown
Convert simple, structured Markdown notes into HTML for a page or email.
Developers prototyping content
Quickly turn a Markdown draft into HTML without a build step or library.
Students learning Markdown syntax
See exactly how supported Markdown elements map to HTML tags.
Anyone with simple formatted notes
Convert basic formatted text into HTML for a simple use case.
What gets converted
H1 and H2 headings
# and ## convert to <h1> and <h2> tags.
Bold and italic
**text** and _text_ convert to <strong> and <em> tags.
Unordered lists
Lines starting with "- " convert to a <ul><li> list.
Plain paragraphs
Other non-empty lines wrap in <p> tags.
Converting Markdown step by step
- 1Paste your Markdown text into the input box, using only the supported syntax.
- 2Read the converted HTML as it updates automatically.
- 3Check the output for anything outside the supported syntax that didn't convert as expected.
- 4Copy the HTML into your page, template, or email.
Where this conversion helps
Converting simple, structured Markdown notes into HTML for a page or email.
Quickly turning a Markdown draft into HTML without a build step or library.
Seeing exactly how supported Markdown elements map to HTML tags.
Converting basic formatted text into HTML for a simple use case.
Where your Markdown goes
The conversion happens directly in your browser as you type — nothing is sent to a server.
Getting a clean conversion
- Stick to H1/H2, bold, italic, and unordered lists if you need reliable output from this converter.
- For links, images, code blocks, or ordered lists, add the HTML manually after converting the rest.
- Check the output HTML in a browser preview before using it, especially for anything with mixed formatting.
- Use a full Markdown library instead if your content regularly needs unsupported syntax like tables or H3-H6 headings.
Markdown conversion mistakes to avoid
Using unsupported syntax and expecting it to convert
Links, images, code blocks, tables, and H3-H6 headings aren't supported — they'll pass through as plain text or render unexpectedly.
Assuming this is a full Markdown parser
It's a lightweight, purpose-built converter covering a specific, limited syntax set.
Not checking output for numbered lists
Ordered lists aren't specifically supported and may not convert the way you expect.
Skipping a preview of the HTML output
Always check how the converted HTML actually renders before using it somewhere important.
When you need a fuller Markdown parser
Markdown to HTML handles a focused set of common Markdown syntax cleanly and instantly. For anything beyond headings, bold, italic, and simple lists, plan to add the HTML manually or use a full Markdown library.
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FAQ
Markdown to HTML FAQ
Answers for using Markdown to HTML on I Love Tool XYZ.
What about H3 through H6 headings?
Not supported — only # and ## convert to headings.
Does it handle numbered lists?
No, only unordered lists starting with "- " are supported.
Is my Markdown sent to a server?
No. Conversion happens entirely in your browser.