Overview
The Markdown to HTML converter transforms Markdown-formatted text into clean HTML in real time, supporting all common Markdown elements including headings, bold, italic, lists, code blocks, blockquotes, links, images, and tables.
How to Use
Type or paste Markdown text in the left panel. Switch between “HTML Source” and “Preview” tabs on the right to see the generated HTML code or a rendered visual preview respectively. The conversion updates live as you type. Common syntax: # for H1, **bold**, *italic*, – for lists, “` for code blocks, > for blockquotes.
Background & Context
Markdown was created by John Gruber and Aaron Swartz in 2004 as a lightweight markup language designed to be readable as plain text. It is now used extensively in README files on GitHub, static site generators like Jekyll and Hugo, documentation platforms like Read the Docs, and note-taking apps like Obsidian and Notion.
