Markdown to HTML Converter

Markdown Syntax Guide

Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004. It allows you to write formatted text using a plain-text editor, which can then be converted to HTML for display on the web.

Headings

Use # symbols to create headings. One # creates an<h1>, two ## creates an <h2>, and so on up to six levels (###### for <h6>).

Emphasis

• Bold: Wrap text in double asterisks: **bold text**
• Italic: Wrap text in single asterisks: *italic text*
• Bold + Italic: Use triple asterisks: ***both***

Links and Images

• Links: [link text](https://url.com)
• Images: ![alt text](https://url.com/image.png)

Lists

• Unordered: Start lines with -, *, or +
• Ordered: Start lines with numbers: 1., 2., etc.

Code

• Inline code: Wrap with backticks: `code`
• Code blocks: Wrap with triple backticks on separate lines

Other Elements

• Blockquotes: Start a line with >
• Horizontal rules: Use three or more dashes: ---

Why Use Markdown?

Markdown is used everywhere: GitHub README files, documentation sites, blog platforms (like Ghost and Jekyll), note-taking apps (Obsidian, Notion), and messaging platforms (Discord, Slack). Learning Markdown is an essential skill for developers, writers, and technical communicators.