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Markdown to BBCode Converter

Transform Markdown tables into BBCode table markup for forums and bulletin boards

Markdown Input

BBCode Output

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

Privacy & Security

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