BBCode to HTML Converter
Convert BBCode — the [b], [url], [img], [quote] markup used on forums — into clean HTML you can use on the web. Handy for migrating old forum posts. It escapes input first so it's safe, and runs in your browser.
- 100% free
- Private & safe
- Runs in your browser
Why use BBCode to HTML Converter?
BBCode to HTML Converter is a quick, no-nonsense developer utility that runs entirely client-side, so your code and data never leave your machine.
- Runs instantly in your browser — nothing to install, nothing uploaded.
- Completely free, with no account, no watermarks and no usage limits.
- Handles Input: BBCode; Output: HTML.
- Paste BBCode.
- Works on any device — desktop, tablet and phone — and is fully keyboard accessible.
How to use BBCode to HTML Converter
- Paste BBCode.
- Click Convert.
- Tags become HTML equivalents.
- Copy or download the HTML.
Examples
- Migrating forum posts to a blog.
- Converting [b]/[url] markup to HTML.
Supported formats & limits
- Input: BBCode
- Output: HTML
Limitations
- Supports common tags (b, i, u, s, url, img, quote, code, color, list); unusual tags are left as text.
Frequently asked questions
Which tags are supported?
Bold, italic, underline, strike, url, img, quote, code, color and lists.
Is it safe?
Input is escaped before conversion to avoid injection.
Uploaded?
No — local only.
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