HTML to BBCode Converter

About HTML to BBCode Converter

Quickly convert HTML to BBCode markup for forums, bulletin boards, and community platforms. This HTML to BBCode converter is perfect when you need to paste content from a website or rich text editor into phpBB, vBulletin, XenForo, MyBB, and other BBCode-based systems.

Key Features

• Text formatting: Convert bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, superscript, and subscript tags.
• Heading support: Map <h1>–<h6> to bold and size-adjusted BBCode headings.
• Links & images: Turn <a> into [url] and <img> into [img] tags.
• Lists & tables: Convert unordered/ordered lists and tables into [list], [table], [tr], [td], [th] structures.
• Code & quotes: Map <pre>/<code> to [code] and blockquotes to [quote] or [quote="author"].
• Colors & sizes: Optionally preserve inline styles as [color] and [size] tags.

How to Convert HTML to BBCode

1. Paste or upload HTML: Insert the HTML from your website, blog, or editor, or upload an .html file.
2. Choose options: Decide whether to preserve colors, font sizes, and image conversion.
3. Review BBCode: The converted BBCode appears instantly in the output panel.
4. Copy to forum: Copy the BBCode and paste it into your forum post editor.
5. Adjust for platform: Make any platform-specific tweaks (e.g., custom tags) if needed.

Examples

Example 1: Basic formatting

HTML:

<p>This is <strong>bold</strong> and <em>italic</em> text.</p>

BBCode:

This is [b]bold[/b] and [i]italic[/i] text.

Example 2: Links and images

HTML:

<a href="https://example.com">Visit Site</a>
<img src="avatar.jpg" alt="Avatar" />

BBCode:

[url=https://example.com]Visit Site[/url]
[img]avatar.jpg[/img] (Avatar)

Supported BBCode Tags

• [b]...[/b]: Bold text
• [i]...[/i]: Italic text
• [u]...[/u]: Underline
• [s]...[/s]: Strikethrough
• [sup]...[/sup], [sub]...[/sub]: Superscript and subscript
• [size=X]...[/size]: Font size (percentage)
• [color=X]...[/color]: Text color
• [url] / [url=]: Hyperlinks
• [img]...[/img]: Images
• [list], [list=1], [*]: Unordered and ordered lists
• [quote] / [quote="name"]: Quote blocks
• [code]...[/code]: Code blocks (with optional language hints)
• [table], [tr], [td], [th]: Table structures

When to Use HTML to BBCode

• Forum posting: Reuse blog articles or documentation on forums without manually rewriting tags.
• Support/community replies: Paste help articles from a web UI into community boards.
• Content migration: Move archives from HTML-based systems into BBCode-based platforms.

FAQ

Will the BBCode work on every forum?

Most platforms support the core BBCode tags, but some forums may have custom tags or limitations. You may need light adjustments for platform-specific features.

Do styles like fonts and colors always convert?

When enabled, common inline styles (color, font-size) are mapped to [color] and [size]. If a forum does not allow these tags, you can disable them in the converter or remove them manually.

Is JavaScript or CSS converted?

No. Only presentational HTML content is converted. Scripts and stylesheets are ignored and should be handled manually if needed.

Is my HTML uploaded to a server?

No. All HTML to BBCode conversion happens in your browser. Your content is never sent to external services, which is important for private forums and internal communities.

Privacy & Security

The converter runs entirely client-side. No HTML, BBCode, or files are logged or transmitted, so you can use it safely for private forum posts and client content.