BBCode to HTML Converter
Convert BBCode markup to HTML format instantly. Transform forum-style BBCode tags into standard HTML for modern web platforms. Supports all common BBCode tags including formatting, links, images, lists, quotes, and more.
Recommended Settings
Common Tags
- •[b]bold[/b], [i]italic[/i], [u]underline[/u]
- •[url=link]text[/url], [img]url[/img]
- •[code]code[/code], [quote]text[/quote]
Advanced Tags
- •[color=red]colored text[/color]
- •[list][*]item 1[*]item 2[/list]
- •[table][tr][td]cell[/td][/tr][/table]
Pro Tips
- •BBCode tags are case-insensitive
- •Nested tags are fully supported
- •All conversion happens client-side for privacy
Most Popular
Most users convert forum posts and bulletin board content to HTML
When to Use This Tool
Convert legacy forum posts from BBCode to HTML when migrating to modern platforms. Preserve formatting while updating your forum software to HTML-based systems.
Recommended: Content migration
Import BBCode-formatted content into HTML-based CMS systems. Perfect for transitioning from bulletin board systems to WordPress, Drupal, or other modern platforms.
Recommended: CMS integration
Transform old BBCode archives into HTML for better accessibility and SEO. Convert historical forum content to modern HTML format for easier indexing and display.
Recommended: Archive modernization
How It Works
Paste your BBCode formatted text
Tool parses and converts tags to HTML
Preview the converted HTML output
Copy or download the result
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Files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BBCode?
BBCode (Bulletin Board Code) is a lightweight markup language used in many Internet forums. It uses square brackets [ ] instead of HTML's angle brackets < >. Common tags include [b] for bold, [i] for italic, [url] for links, and [img] for images.
Which BBCode tags are supported?
This tool supports all common BBCode tags including: text formatting ([b], [i], [u], [s]), colors and sizes ([color], [size]), alignment ([center], [left], [right]), links and images ([url], [img]), code blocks ([code]), quotes ([quote]), lists ([list], [*]), tables ([table]), spoilers, and YouTube embeds.
Can it handle nested BBCode tags?
Yes! The converter handles nested tags like [b][i]bold italic[/i][/b]. The regex-based conversion processes tags from innermost to outermost, maintaining proper HTML structure.
Is my content safe?
Absolutely! All conversion happens entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. No data is ever sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security for your content.
What happens to unsupported tags?
Any BBCode tags that aren't recognized will remain in the output as-is. You can then manually review and convert them, or they'll display as plain text in most browsers.