Markdown to HTML / PDF Converter
Parse Markdown syntax into clean HTML code and export to PDF format with 50MB file validation. private client-side processing.
Drag & Drop Markdown File Here
Supports .md, .markdown, .txt files (up to 50MB max limit)
Using the Markdown Converter Effectively
Markdown is a plain-text way of marking up headings, lists, links, and emphasis, and this tool turns it into HTML or a PDF. You can drop in a .md, .markdown, or .txt file, or paste text into the box. Load Sample Markdown shows a short example if you want to see the syntax at work before using your own writing.
Choosing Between HTML and PDF
The two exports are not equivalent. The HTML is a faithful rendering of everything the preview shows, including tables and code blocks, so it is the right choice when you need the document to stay exact. The PDF is a simpler, text-focused layout on A4 pages, which suits readable notes, meeting summaries, and drafts. For a polished print layout with tables or code, download the HTML and print it from your browser instead.
Writing Markdown That Converts Cleanly
- Leave a blank line before and after headings, lists, and code blocks. Missing blank lines are the most common reason a list shows up as one long paragraph.
- Put a space after the hash marks in a heading. A line starting with #Title may not be treated as a heading.
- Indent nested list items consistently, using the same number of spaces for each level.
- Wrap code in triple backticks so that the spacing and special characters are kept as typed.
Working With the Output
The Raw Clean HTML tab shows the markup before you export it, which is handy for checking links and heading levels. Copy HTML Code gives you just the fragment to paste into a blog editor or template, while the HTML download wraps it as a whole page. Copy Raw Markdown returns the source you typed, in case you edited it in the box and want to keep it.
Privacy
The page says that files and text stay on your device during conversion. It is still sensible to keep drafts that you are not ready to share out of shared computers, since a browser tab holds your text until you close it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the PDF look like the live preview?
Not exactly. The preview and the HTML export use full Markdown rendering, while the PDF export is a simpler text layout. It handles headings, bullet points, blockquotes, and paragraphs, but tables, code blocks, and images are not laid out the way they appear in the preview.
Why do some symbols look wrong in the PDF?
The PDF uses a standard built-in font, which covers basic Latin text only. Emoji and many non-Latin scripts may appear as garbled characters. The HTML export has no such limit, because the browser draws the text.
Can I open the downloaded HTML file on its own?
Yes. The download is a complete document you can open in any browser or upload as a page. If you only need the markup to paste into a CMS or an email template, use Copy HTML Code instead.
What happens to Markdown that includes raw HTML?
Standard Markdown allows HTML to pass through, so it can appear in the output as written. Review pasted content from sources you do not trust before publishing the HTML anywhere.