What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004. It allows you to write plain text with simple formatting syntax that converts to valid HTML. It's used everywhere — GitHub READMEs, blog platforms, documentation systems, note-taking apps, and chat tools like Slack and Discord.
Markdown Syntax Cheat Sheet
# Heading 1 → <h1>**bold** → <strong>*italic* → <em>[link](url) → <a href="url"> → <img>`code` → <code>> blockquote → <blockquote>
Can I use this to write blog posts? ▼
Yes! Write your post in Markdown, use the HTML view to copy the generated HTML, then paste it directly into your WordPress editor (in Text/HTML mode), Ghost, or any other CMS that accepts HTML. This is a popular workflow for bloggers and developers.
Does it support GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM)? ▼
Our converter supports the core Markdown specification including headings, bold, italic, code blocks, blockquotes, lists, links, images, and horizontal rules. Tables and strikethrough are also supported. Some advanced GFM features like task lists may vary.