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Markdown to BBCode Converter

Convert Markdown to BBCode forum tags (`[b]`, `[i]`, `[url]`, `[quote]`, `[code]`) for vBulletin, phpBB, XenForo, and Steam discussions, or turn BBCode into clean Markdown.

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Markdown Text

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BBCode Output

[size=6][b]Community Announcement: Update v1.2[/b][/size]

Hello everyone! We are thrilled to share our latest release.

[size=5][b]What's New[/b][/size]
- [b]Ultra Performance[/b]: Reduced memory consumption by 30%.
- [i]Clean UI[/i]: Completely overhauled dark and light mode themes.
- [s]Legacy Fallback[/s]: Completely deprecated older APIs.

[size=4][b]Code Example[/b][/size]
[code]
def main():
    print("Welcome to MarkdownKite BBCode Tool")
[/code]
[quote]"Good design is as little design as possible." — Dieter Rams[/quote]

Visit our [url=https://markdownkite.vercel.app]Official Website[/url] to explore more!

Ready for phpBB, vBulletin, XenForo, or Steam621 characters

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Complete Guide & Overview

Convert Markdown to Forum BBCode Online

Convert Markdown documents into Bulletin Board Code (BBCode) for online forums including phpBB, vBulletin, Invision Power Board, XenForo, and Steam Community Discussions.

How to Use the Markdown to BBCode

Paste Content

Type or paste your Markdown release post or guide into the left panel.

Auto-Convert

The parser replaces Markdown tags with standard BBCode tags in real time.

Publish to Forum

Click 'Copy Output' and paste directly into your favorite discussion forum thread editor.

Key Features & Capabilities

Two-way Conversion: Transform Markdown to BBCode and parse legacy BBCode back into Markdown.

Formatting Preservation: Accurately maps bold, italics, strikethrough, underline, quotes, and links.

Code Block Support: Converts triple backtick fences into forum [code]...[/code] wrappers.

Heading Support: Translates Markdown headings into clean bolded [size] tags.

100% Client-Side: Zero network latency and total confidentiality for forum drafts.

Pro Tips & Best Practices

•Use the BBCode to Markdown mode to archive valuable older forum threads into modern Git repositories or static site blogs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What forums use BBCode?

phpBB, vBulletin, XenForo, MyBB, Discourse (partial), Steam Community Discussions, and many gaming and modding communities rely on BBCode.

How are links converted?

Markdown [Website](https://example.com) is converted to [url=https://example.com]Website[/url].

Can I convert forum posts back into Markdown?

Yes, simply toggle the direction button to 'BBCode -> Markdown' to convert existing forum threads into clean Markdown documentation.

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