Markdown to BBCode Converter

About Markdown to BBCode Converter

Convert Markdown tables to BBCode table format for use in forums and bulletin boards. BBCode (Bulletin Board Code) is a lightweight markup language used in many online forums.

Key Features

• Multiple Table Styles: Simple, bordered, or striped table layouts
• Header Support: Use [th] tags for header rows
• Cell Alignment: Left, center, or right alignment options
• Special Character Escaping: Properly escapes [ and ] characters
• Forum Compatible: Works with phpBB, vBulletin, MyBB, and other forum software
• File Download: Save as .bbcode file

How to Use

1. Input Markdown Table: Paste your Markdown table or upload a .md file
2. Choose Style: Select table style (simple, bordered, or striped)
3. Set Alignment: Choose cell alignment (left, center, or right)
4. Configure Header: Toggle header row with [th] tags
5. Copy or Download: Use the Copy or Download button to save your BBCode

Table Styles

• Simple: Basic [table] tag without styling
• Bordered: [table border=1] with visible borders
• Striped: [table class=striped] with alternating row colors

Example Conversion

Markdown Input:

| Name | Age | City |
|------|-----|------|
| John Doe | 28 | New York |
| Jane Smith | 34 | London |

BBCode Output (Bordered):

[table border=1]
[tr]
[th]Name[/th]
[th]Age[/th]
[th]City[/th]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]John Doe[/td]
[td]28[/td]
[td]New York[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Jane Smith[/td]
[td]34[/td]
[td]London[/td]
[/tr]
[/table]

Common Use Cases

• Forum Posts: Share data tables in forum discussions
• Documentation: Convert documentation tables for forum wikis
• Community Support: Present structured data in support forums
• Gaming Communities: Share statistics and leaderboards
• Technical Forums: Display comparison tables and specifications

Supported Forums

This converter generates BBCode compatible with:

• phpBB: Popular open-source forum software
• vBulletin: Commercial forum platform
• MyBB: Free and open-source forum software
• SMF: Simple Machines Forum
• IPB: Invision Power Board
• XenForo: Modern forum platform

BBCode Tags Used

• [table]: Table container
• [tr]: Table row
• [th]: Table header cell
• [td]: Table data cell
• align=: Cell alignment attribute
• border=: Border width attribute
• class=: CSS class attribute

FAQ

• Will this BBCode work in every forum?

  The generated markup uses common tags like [table], [tr], [th], and [td] that are supported by many forums, but some platforms disable table tags or require plugins. If your forum strips the table, check its BBCode documentation or try a simpler layout.

• What happens to Markdown formatting inside cells?

  The converter treats cell content as plain text. Basic characters are preserved, but Markdown formatting such as *bold* or `code` is not converted to BBCode styles. You can manually add [b], [i], or [code] tags later if needed.

• Why are square brackets escaped in the output?

  Actual cell content that contains [ or ] is escaped to avoid breaking the surrounding BBCode structure. Forum renderers still display these characters correctly to readers.

• Can I combine this with other BBCode styles?

  Yes. You can wrap the generated table in other tags like [center]...[/center] or add color and size tags inside individual cells, as long as your forum allows nested BBCode.

• Is any of my Markdown data sent to a server?

  No. All conversion logic runs entirely in your browser, so your tables stay on your device.

Privacy & Security

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