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Markdown to ASP Converter

Transform Markdown content into ASP Classic VBScript arrays and recordsets for legacy web applications

Markdown Input

ASP Output

About Markdown to ASP Converter

Convert Markdown content to ASP Classic (Active Server Pages) VBScript arrays or ADO recordsets for legacy web applications and maintenance projects.

Key Features

  • Array Format: Simple VBScript array with line-by-line content
  • Recordset Format: ADO Recordset object with structured data
  • Proper Escaping: Handles double quotes and special characters
  • VBScript Compatible: Ready to use in ASP Classic pages
  • File Download: Save as .asp file
  • Instant Preview: Real-time conversion as you type

How to Use

  1. Input Markdown: Paste your Markdown content or upload a .md file
  2. Choose Format: Select array or recordset output format
  3. Review Output: The ASP code updates automatically
  4. Copy or Download: Use the code in your ASP application

Output Formats

  • Array: Simple VBScript array, one element per line
  • Recordset: ADO Recordset with LineNumber and Content fields

Example Conversion

Markdown Input:

# Welcome
This is **bold** text.
- Item 1
- Item 2

ASP Output (Array):

<%
Dim markdownLines()
ReDim markdownLines(3)

markdownLines(0) = "# Welcome"
markdownLines(1) = "This is **bold** text."
markdownLines(2) = "- Item 1"
markdownLines(3) = "- Item 2"
%>

ASP Output (Recordset):

<%
' Create a recordset to store markdown content
Dim rs
Set rs = Server.CreateObject("ADODB.Recordset")

' Define fields
rs.Fields.Append "LineNumber", 3  ' adInteger
rs.Fields.Append "Content", 200, 1000  ' adVarChar
rs.Open

' Add data
rs.AddNew
rs("LineNumber") = 1
rs("Content") = "# Welcome"
rs.Update
rs.AddNew
rs("LineNumber") = 2
rs("Content") = "This is **bold** text."
rs.Update
%>

Common Use Cases

  • Legacy Applications: Maintain ASP Classic applications
  • Content Management: Store documentation in ASP pages
  • Help Systems: Embed help text in legacy systems
  • Migration Projects: Prepare content for ASP.NET migration
  • Intranet Sites: Update internal documentation systems

ASP Integration

Using Array Format:

<%
Dim markdownLines()
ReDim markdownLines(2)
markdownLines(0) = "# Title"
markdownLines(1) = "Content"
markdownLines(2) = "More content"

' Display content
For i = 0 To UBound(markdownLines)
    Response.Write markdownLines(i) & "<br>"
Next
%>

Using Recordset Format:

<%
' ... recordset creation code ...

' Display content
Do While Not rs.EOF
    Response.Write rs("Content") & "<br>"
    rs.MoveNext
Loop

' Cleanup
rs.Close
Set rs = Nothing
%>

VBScript String Escaping

The converter automatically escapes special characters:

  • Double quote (") → "" (VBScript escape)
  • Line breaks are preserved as separate array elements
  • No special handling needed for single quotes

ADO Recordset Details

Field Types:

  • LineNumber: adInteger (3) - Sequential line numbers
  • Content: adVarChar (200) - Text content up to 1000 chars

Recordset Methods:

  • AddNew - Add new record
  • Update - Save record changes
  • MoveFirst - Go to first record
  • MoveNext - Go to next record
  • EOF - Check if at end of recordset

Tips for Best Results

  • Use array format for simple content display
  • Use recordset format for database-like operations
  • Test in your ASP environment before deployment
  • Consider using a Markdown parser in ASP for rendering
  • Keep line lengths reasonable for VBScript string limits

ASP Classic Resources

  • IIS: Internet Information Services for hosting
  • VBScript: Default scripting language
  • ADO: ActiveX Data Objects for data access
  • Migration: Consider upgrading to ASP.NET or modern frameworks

Privacy & Security

All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your Markdown content is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.