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title: "Markdown to HTML Converter"
description: "Convert Markdown to clean HTML instantly. Free online tool with live preview, raw HTML output, and easy copy options for developers and content creators."
url: "https://freshjuice.dev/tools/markdown-to-html/"
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## About this tool

Paste Markdown into the left pane, see live HTML output on the right — either rendered (Preview) or as raw markup (HTML). Copy or download with one click. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is sent to any server.

Powered by [marked](https://marked.js.org/) (parser) and [DOMPurify](https://github.com/cure53/DOMPurify) (sanitizer). GFM mode is on by default — tables, strikethrough, task lists, and fenced code blocks all work.

### Cheatsheet

-   `**bold**` · `*italic*` · `~~strike~~` · `` `code` ``
-   `[link](https://…)` · `![alt](image.png)`
-   `# H1` · `## H2` · `### H3` …
-   `- item` · `1. item` · `> quote`
-   ` ```js `  
    `code block`  
    ` ``` `
-   `| col | col |`  
    `| --- | --- |`  
    `| a | b |`

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is Markdown?

Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004. You write formatted content using plain text syntax that's easy to read and write. Markdown files use extensions like `.md` or `.markdown` and convert to HTML for web display.

### Why convert Markdown to HTML?

Markdown is great for writing, but web browsers only understand HTML. Converting Markdown to HTML lets you publish content on websites, blogs, documentation sites, and any web-based platform. Essential for developers, technical writers, and content creators who work with both formats.

### Is this converter secure?

Yes. The tool runs entirely in your browser. Your Markdown content is never sent to any server — all conversion happens locally on your device. Output HTML is sanitized via [DOMPurify](https://github.com/cure53/DOMPurify) so you can safely render it without script-injection risk.

### What Markdown features are supported?

GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM): headings, bold, italic, strikethrough, links, images, fenced code blocks, blockquotes, ordered and unordered lists, tables, and horizontal rules. Inline HTML is parsed but sanitized.

### Can I copy the output?

Yes — two formats. The **Copy HTML** action (in HTML view) gives you the actual HTML markup, ready to paste into a template. **Copy text** (in Preview view) gives you the rendered text without tags — handy for pasting into emails or documents.

### Do I need to install anything?

No installation required. 100% browser-based. Works on any modern browser, desktop or mobile.