Markdown to HTML Converter — Live Preview

Write or paste Markdown and see the HTML output in real time.

How It Works

1Paste your Markdown into the input area.
2The HTML preview updates as you type.
3Copy the rendered HTML with one click.

About Markdown to HTML

This tool converts Markdown to clean, standards-compliant HTML in real time with a side-by-side preview so you can see exactly how your content will render. It supports GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) including tables, task lists, fenced code blocks with syntax highlighting, strikethrough, and autolinked URLs. Write or paste your Markdown on the left and instantly see the rendered output on the right. Copy the raw HTML source code for embedding in websites, email templates, or CMS platforms, or view the rendered preview to check formatting. This is ideal for writing blog posts, README files, documentation, newsletter content, and any situation where you author in Markdown but need HTML output. Developers frequently use this tool to preview README files before committing, convert documentation for static site generators, and prepare formatted content for platforms that accept HTML input.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is my data sent to a server?

No. All processing happens locally in your browser. No data leaves your device.

Which Markdown features are supported?

The tool supports standard Markdown including headings, bold, italic, links, images, code blocks, lists, blockquotes, tables, and horizontal rules.

Can I preview the rendered HTML?

Yes. The tool shows both the raw HTML output and a live preview of how it looks rendered in a browser.

Does it support GitHub-Flavored Markdown?

Yes. Features like tables, task lists, strikethrough, and fenced code blocks with syntax highlighting are all supported.

Is my file uploaded to a server?

No. Transmute processes everything locally in your browser using JavaScript and the Canvas API. Your files never leave your device — there is no server, no upload, no cloud processing.

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