Data & Config Formats

Markdown to HTML Converter

Write or paste Markdown and get clean HTML output side by side with a rendered live preview.

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Markdown input

HTML output

<h1>Hello from TwoWorks</h1></p><p>This is a <strong>Markdown</strong> to HTML converter. It supports <em>italic</em>, <strong>bold</strong>, and <code>inline code</code>.</p><p><h2>Features</h2>
<ul><li>Convert headings (H1–H6)</li></ul>
<li>Bold and italic text</li>
<li>Links like <a href="https://twoworks.co">TwoWorks</a></li>
<li>Inline code blocks</li></p><p><blockquote>This is a blockquote example.</blockquote></p><p><hr></p><p>Start editing in the left panel to see the HTML output instantly.

Markdown to HTML Conversion Guide

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that converts to valid HTML. It was designed to be readable as plain text while still supporting rich formatting.

Why Markdown became the standard

Created by John Gruber in 2004, Markdown's philosophy is that a document should be readable as plain text. Today it powers GitHub READMEs, GitLab wikis, Notion pages, static site generators (Jekyll, Hugo, Gatsby), and most developer documentation platforms.

Markdown flavors

CommonMark is the standardized specification. GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) extends it with task lists, tables, strikethrough, and autolinks. This converter handles the CommonMark core: headings, emphasis, links, images, blockquotes, and inline code.

SEO considerations for Markdown content

When converting Markdown to HTML for web publishing, ensure your H1 heading is present and unique per page, semantic HTML elements (strong, em, blockquote) are preserved, and links use descriptive anchor text rather than bare URLs.

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How it works

Three steps, no setup

Write or paste Markdown

Headings, bold, italics, code blocks, tables, and links are all supported.

Toggle preview or source

Switch between the rendered page and the raw HTML it generates.

Copy the HTML

Drop it into an email template, CMS, or static site.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Are code blocks syntax highlighted?

Code fences are rendered as <pre><code> blocks; add your own highlighter library if you need colored syntax in the final page.

Does it support GitHub-flavored tables?

Yes, pipe-delimited tables with header separators are parsed and converted into standard HTML tables.

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Three steps, no setup

Write or paste Markdown

Toggle preview or source

Copy the HTML

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