Convert Text to HTML with Paragraphs and Line Breaks

Add your plain text and get HTML with proper paragraph tags and / or line breaks.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between paragraph tags and line breaks?

Paragraph tags wrap each block of text in its own element with spacing around it. Line breaks simply move to the next line inside the same block. You can choose either, or both.

What happens to my blank lines?

A blank line is what separates one paragraph from the next, so each block of text between blank lines becomes its own paragraph.

Why does my text come back as one long paragraph?

Line breaks on their own do not create paragraphs in HTML. Either tick paragraph tags, or put a blank line between the blocks before converting.

Can I paste the result straight into WordPress or an email?

Yes, into anything that accepts HTML: a WordPress code block, a CMS field, an email template or a newsletter builder.

Does it add anything besides paragraphs and breaks?

No. There is no wrapper element, no styling and no class names, so the markup stays yours to style.

Does it escape special characters?

This tool handles structure. If your text contains angle brackets or ampersands that need encoding, run it through the HTML Entity Encoder first. Going the other way, stripping Markdown down to plain text, is what Markdown to Plain Text is for.