Markdown to HTML Converter Online
Convert Markdown to clean, valid HTML instantly in your browser. Paste your Markdown text or upload a .md file and get formatted HTML output with a live rendered preview.
- GitHub Flavored Markdown: Full GFM support including tables, task lists, strikethrough, and auto-linking
- Live preview: See your Markdown rendered as it would appear in a browser
- Plain text extraction: Strip all HTML tags to get clean readable text
- File upload: Drag and drop .md files directly onto the input
- Code blocks: Properly formatted code with language-specific fencing
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about converting Markdown to HTML.
What is a Markdown to HTML converter?
A Markdown to HTML converter transforms plain-text Markdown syntax into valid HTML markup. It handles headings, bold, italic, links, images, code blocks, lists, tables, and more.
What is GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM)?
GFM is an extension of standard Markdown used by GitHub. It adds support for tables, task lists (checkboxes), strikethrough text, and auto-linking URLs. Our converter supports GFM by default.
Is this Markdown to HTML converter free?
Yes, completely free with no signup. All conversion happens locally in your browser, so your content never leaves your device.
Can I preview how my Markdown will look?
Yes. The Preview tab shows your Markdown rendered as it would appear in a browser, with proper heading sizes, formatted lists, tables, and styled code blocks.
Can I upload a .md file?
Yes. Drag and drop any .md or .txt file onto the input area. The file is read locally in your browser and converted instantly.
Can I get plain text from Markdown?
Yes. The Plain Text tab strips all HTML tags from the converted output, giving you clean text without any markup. Useful for extracting readable content from Markdown documents.
How to convert Markdown to HTML online
Step-by-step guide to converting Markdown to HTML.
- Open the Markdown to HTML converter at limeconvert.com/markdown-to-html
- Paste your Markdown text or drag and drop a .md file
- The HTML output appears instantly in the HTML tab
- Switch to Preview to see the rendered result
- Copy or download the HTML output
How to convert GitHub Markdown to HTML
Convert GFM features like tables and task lists.
- Open the Markdown to HTML converter
- Ensure GFM is enabled in the toolbar (on by default)
- Paste your GitHub-style Markdown with tables, task lists, or strikethrough
- The converter handles all GFM extensions automatically
- Copy the HTML or check the Preview tab
