In shortPaste Markdown and the HTML is generated instantly with a live preview. It supports GitHub-flavoured Markdown (tables, task lists, fenced code, strikethrough) and can wrap the result in a complete HTML page.
How to use the Markdown to HTML
- Write Markdown. Type Markdown or open a .md file — a sample is loaded to start.
- Check the preview. Switch to Preview to see the rendered result.
- Choose output. Get a snippet for a CMS, or tick Full HTML page for a standalone file.
- Copy or download. Copy the HTML or download it.
Markdown syntax supported
Headings (# to ######), bold, italic, ~~strikethrough~~, links, images, bulleted, numbered and task lists, blockquotes, inline code, fenced code blocks with language hints, horizontal rules and pipe tables — the full GitHub-flavoured Markdown set. Raw HTML inside Markdown is passed through.
Snippet or full page?
Choose the snippet when pasting into WordPress, Ghost, Shopify or an email builder, which supply their own <head> and styles. Tick Full HTML page to get a complete, styled document you can open in a browser, host anywhere, or print to PDF with the HTML to PDF tool.
A note on security
Markdown allows raw HTML, so Markdown from strangers can contain scripts. The preview here runs with scripts disabled; if you publish user-submitted Markdown on a site, sanitize the HTML on the server. Strip risky tags here with the HTML cleaner.
Private by design: this tool runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you paste or open is uploaded to a server.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert Markdown to HTML?
Paste the Markdown on this page. The HTML appears on the right and a rendered preview is one click away.
Does it support tables and task lists?
Yes — it supports GitHub-flavoured Markdown, including pipe tables, task lists and strikethrough.
Can I get a complete HTML file?
Yes, tick Full HTML page to wrap the result in a styled HTML document and download it.
How do I convert HTML back to Markdown?
Use the HTML to Markdown converter.
Which library does it use?
Marked, a fast, widely used open-source Markdown parser.