HTML to BBCode Converter
Convert HTML markup into equivalent BBCode forum syntax instantly.
HTML Input:
BBCode Output:
How to Convert HTML to BBCode
Paste HTML markup into the box above and it converts to equivalent BBCode instantly — the bracket-tag syntax used on forums like phpBB and vBulletin. Common tags including bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, links, images, quotes, lists, color, and code blocks are all supported.
Example
<strong>Hello</strong> <em>world</em> converts to [b]Hello[/b] [i]world[/i].
Common Use Cases
- Migrating HTML content from a blog or CMS into a forum post written in BBCode.
- Converting rich text editor output into BBCode for platforms that don't support raw HTML.
- Reformatting HTML signatures or templates for use on a BBCode-based forum.
FAQs
Which HTML tags are supported?
<strong>/<b>, <em>/<i>, <u>, <s>/<strike>, <a>, <img>, <blockquote>, <ul>/<li>, inline color styles, and <code> all convert to their BBCode equivalents.
Does this handle complex or deeply nested HTML?
Simple, common markup converts reliably, but complex HTML with extensive inline styles, classes, or deep nesting may not convert perfectly — check the BBCode output before posting it.
Does this tool also convert BBCode back to HTML?
This page converts HTML to BBCode only. Use our separate BBCode to HTML converter if you need to go the opposite direction.