zztool What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language that uses simple symbols to format text. It is easy to read and write, widely used for documentation, blogs, README files, etc. This tool converts Markdown to HTML for use in web pages.
Common Syntax
# H1 / ## H2 / ### H3Use # symbols for heading levels
**bold text**Wrap with double asterisks
*italic text*Wrap with single asterisks
[text](URL)Text in brackets, URL in parentheses
Like link but with ! prefix
`inline` or ```block```Wrap with backticks
- item or 1. itemUse - or * for unordered, numbers for ordered
> quoted textUse > symbol
Tips
- ✓ Real-time conversion as you type
- ✓ Supports GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM)
- ✓ Code blocks support syntax highlighting
- ✓ Copy HTML code or download as file
- ✓ Supports tables, task lists, and more
FAQ
What is the difference between Markdown and HTML?
Markdown is a simplified markup language, easy to read and write. HTML is the standard web language, more powerful but complex. Markdown is converted to HTML for web display.
What is GFM (GitHub Flavored)?
GFM stands for GitHub Flavored Markdown, an extension of standard Markdown by GitHub that supports tables, task lists, strikethrough, and more.
Which languages are supported for code highlighting?
Most common programming languages are supported, including JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, HTML, CSS, etc. Specify the language name at the start of the code block.
Can I use the converted HTML directly?
Yes. The converted HTML is standard code that can be embedded in web pages. You may need to add CSS for styling.
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Clean HTML output.
Great for documentation.
Perfect markdown converter!