BBCode to HTML Converter - Convert BBCode to HTML Online

The BBCode to HTML Converter is an online tool that converts BBCode (Bulletin Board Code) markup to HTML format. This tool is essential for forum administrators, web developers, and content creators who need to convert BBCode content to HTML for use in websites, emails, or other HTML-based applications.

What is this tool for?

Our BBCode to HTML Converter is perfect for anyone working with BBCode content who needs to convert it to HTML. Whether you're migrating forum content, converting user-generated BBCode to HTML, or working with legacy BBCode content, this tool simplifies the conversion process.

Common use cases include:

Converting forum posts from BBCode to HTML
Migrating BBCode content to modern websites
Converting user-generated BBCode content for display
Converting BBCode to HTML for email templates
Processing legacy BBCode content
Converting BBCode for use in content management systems

How to Use the Tool

Enter BBCode: Paste or type your BBCode content into the left input area. You can also upload a file containing BBCode.
View HTML Output: The converted HTML will appear automatically in the right output area.
Copy or Download: Use the copy button to copy the HTML to your clipboard, or download it as an HTML file.
Load Sample: Click the "Sample" button to see example BBCode and its HTML conversion.

Understanding BBCode

BBCode (Bulletin Board Code): A lightweight markup language used in forums and message boards to format text. BBCode uses square brackets [ and ] to define formatting tags, similar to HTML but simpler and safer for user input.

Common BBCode Tags

Text Formatting:
- [b]bold[/b] → bold
- [i]italic[/i] → italic
- [u]underline[/u] → underline
- [s]strikethrough[/s] → ~~strikethrough~~
Links and Media:
- [url=https://example.com]text[/url] → text
- [img]url[/img] → Image tag
- [email]address[/email] → Email link
Lists:
- [list][*]item[/list] → Unordered list
- [list=1][*]item[/list] → Ordered list
Code and Quotes:
- [code]code[/code] → Code block
- [quote]text[/quote] → Blockquote
Styling:
- [color=red]text[/color] → Colored text
- [size=12]text[/size] → Sized text
- [font=Arial]text[/font] → Font family

Example Conversion

BBCode Input:

[b]Welcome[/b] to our [i]forum[/i]!

[url=https://example.com]Visit our website[/url]

[quote=Admin]This is an important message[/quote]

[list]
[*]First item
[*]Second item
[/list]

HTML Output:

<strong>Welcome</strong> to our <em>forum</em>!<br />
<br />
<a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Visit our website</a><br />
<br />
<blockquote><cite>Admin</cite>This is an important message</blockquote><br />
<br />
<ul><li>First item</li><li>Second item</li></ul>

Features

Comprehensive BBCode Support: Supports all common BBCode tags including text formatting, links, images, lists, quotes, tables, and more
Real-time Conversion: HTML output updates automatically as you type or paste BBCode
File Upload: Upload BBCode files for conversion
Sample Data: Load example BBCode to see how the conversion works
Copy & Download: Easily copy HTML to clipboard or download as HTML file
Syntax Highlighting: HTML output is displayed with syntax highlighting for better readability
Security: Automatically escapes existing HTML to prevent XSS attacks
Browser-Side Processing: All conversion is done locally in your browser, ensuring data privacy

Supported BBCode Tags

Our converter supports a wide range of BBCode tags:

Text Formatting: [b], [i], [u], [s]
Code: [code], [pre]
Links: [url], [email]
Media: [img], [video], [audio], [youtube]
Quotes: [quote] (with optional author)
Lists: [list] (ordered and unordered)
Tables: [table], [tr], [td]
Styling: [color], [size], [font]
Alignment: [center], [left], [right], [justify]
Other: [hr], [br], [spoiler]

Use Cases

Forum Migration: Convert BBCode forum posts to HTML for migration to new platforms
Content Conversion: Convert user-generated BBCode content to HTML for display
Email Templates: Convert BBCode formatting to HTML for email campaigns
Legacy Content: Process old BBCode content for modern websites
Content Management: Convert BBCode to HTML for use in CMS systems
Documentation: Convert BBCode documentation to HTML format

Important Notes

HTML Escaping: The tool automatically escapes existing HTML in BBCode input to prevent XSS attacks and ensure proper conversion
Nested Tags: The converter handles nested BBCode tags correctly
Line Breaks: Line breaks in BBCode are converted to   tags in HTML
Links: All links open in new tabs with target="_blank" and rel="noopener noreferrer" for security
Images: Images are automatically styled with max-width: 100% for responsive display

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BBCode?

BBCode (Bulletin Board Code) is a lightweight markup language used in forums and message boards to format text. It uses square brackets to define formatting tags, making it simpler and safer than HTML for user input. BBCode is commonly used in forums like phpBB, vBulletin, and other bulletin board systems.

Why convert BBCode to HTML?

Converting BBCode to HTML is useful when migrating forum content to modern websites, converting user-generated content for display, creating email templates, or processing legacy content. HTML is the standard format for web content and is more widely supported than BBCode.

Does the converter support all BBCode tags?

Our converter supports all common BBCode tags including text formatting, links, images, lists, quotes, tables, styling, alignment, and media tags. If you encounter a BBCode tag that isn't supported, you can manually convert it or contact us for support.

Is my BBCode content safe during conversion?

Yes, absolutely. All conversion is performed locally in your browser. Your BBCode content is never sent to our servers, ensuring complete privacy and security. Additionally, the converter automatically escapes existing HTML to prevent XSS attacks.

Can I convert HTML back to BBCode?

This tool only converts BBCode to HTML. Converting HTML back to BBCode is more complex and may not always produce exact BBCode syntax. If you need HTML to BBCode conversion, you would need a different tool or manual conversion.

How are nested BBCode tags handled?

The converter correctly handles nested BBCode tags. For example, [b][i]bold italic[/i][/b] will be converted to bold italic.

What happens to invalid BBCode tags?

Invalid or unrecognized BBCode tags are left as-is in the output. The converter only processes valid BBCode tags that it recognizes. This ensures that your content is preserved even if it contains custom or non-standard BBCode tags.

Can I upload a file containing BBCode?

Yes, you can use the file upload button to load BBCode content from a file. The converter will process the file content and display the converted HTML in the output area.