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Lightweight PHP Markdown to HTML Parser

PHPMarkdown is a simple yet powerful PHP class that converts Markdown syntax into HTML.

Features

• Converts Markdown headers
• Supports bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, and ==highlight==
• Handles unordered and numbered lists
• Converts blockquotes
• Converts hyperlinks
• Converts images
• Maintains nested lists and mixed content formatting
• Easy to extend with additional Markdown syntax

Installation

1. Install package using composer

composer require zmr-robin/php-markdown

2. Include the class in your project

require_once 'vendor/autoload.php';
$parser = new PHPMarkdown();

2. Convert a Markdown file to HTML

$file = file('example.md');
$html = $parser->convertFileToHtml($file);
echo $html;

3. Or convert a single line

$htmlLine = $parser->convertLineToHtml("**Bold text** and *italic*");
echo $htmlLine; 
// Outputs: <b>Bold text</b> and <i>italic</i>

Example

Markdown Input

# Header 1
* Item 1
* Item 2
> Quote example
**Bold text** and *italic text* [Google](https://www.google.com)

HTML Output

<h1>Header 1</h1>
<ul>
  <li>Item 1</li>
  <li>Item 2</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>Quote example</blockquote>
<b>Bold text</b> and <i>italic text</i> <a href='https://www.google.com'>Google</a>

Try it for yourself

Visit the live demo.