What this tool does
The Markdown to HTML Converter reads Markdown text from a field and writes the rendered HTML to an output field. Use it when you need HTML output from Markdown content stored in Airtable, for websites, email templates, or integrations that expect HTML.Settings reference
Source
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Source table | The table containing Markdown text. |
| Source field | The text or Rich Text field containing Markdown. |
| Output field | The text or Rich Text field where HTML is written. |
Conversion options
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| GitHub Flavored Markdown | Enable GFM extensions: tables, task lists, strikethrough, and autolinks. |
| Line breaks | Convert single newlines to <br> tags (standard Markdown ignores single line breaks). |
| Heading IDs | Add id attributes to headings for anchor links (e.g., <h2 id="my-heading">). |
| Strip inline HTML | Remove any raw HTML tags present in the Markdown source. |
| Skip empty fields | Do not write output for blank source fields. |
| Overwrite existing output | Write to the output field even when it already has a value. |
Preview
The Markdown to HTML Converter has a preview panel. It shows a sample of your records with the source Markdown on the left and the generated HTML on the right. Review the output before running.Common use cases
- Convert a content library from Markdown to HTML for a CMS or email tool
- Transform article bodies written in Markdown for use in a website
- Render Markdown documentation into HTML for display in a portal
- Prepare email HTML from Markdown drafts
GitHub Flavored Markdown features
When GFM is enabled, the converter supports:| Feature | Example |
|---|---|
| Tables | Pipes and dashes for table syntax |
| Task lists | - [x] Done and - [ ] Todo |
| Strikethrough | ~~struck~~ renders as |
| Autolinks | Plain URLs are automatically linked |
Common questions
Can I convert HTML back to Markdown?
Can I convert HTML back to Markdown?
Not with this tool. It converts Markdown to HTML only.
Are code blocks supported?
Are code blocks supported?
Yes. Fenced code blocks (
```) and inline code are converted to <pre><code> tags.What if my Markdown source contains embedded HTML?
What if my Markdown source contains embedded HTML?
Enable Strip inline HTML to remove it before conversion, or leave it disabled to preserve any HTML that was mixed into the Markdown source.