Free BBCode to HTML Converter for Forums & Profiles
Old forums, phpBB signatures and vBulletin posts store formatting in BBCode. This converter translates [b], [i], [u], [s], [url], [img], [quote], [code], [color], [size], [list], [*], [center] and [hr] into semantic HTML in one click, with a live preview so you can see exactly what you are copying. Input is escaped first, so raw HTML in the source cannot execute scripts.
🔒 100% Private — runs in your browser, nothing is uploadedHow to Use This BBCode to HTML Converter for Forums & Profiles (Step-by-Step)
- Paste BBCode — Copy the formatted post from any forum.
- Click Convert — Clean HTML appears with a live preview below.
- Copy the HTML — Paste into your CMS, Discord embed or blog.
Escaping First, Converting Second — Under the Hood
The security trick is order: the tool HTML-escapes the entire input first (so <script> becomes inert text), then runs ordered regex replacements that inject only its own trusted tags. Line breaks become <br> at the end, preserving forum-style paragraph spacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the output XSS-safe?
Yes — raw HTML in the input is escaped before BBCode tags are converted.
Which BBCodes are supported?
b, i, u, s, url, img, quote, code, color, size, list, *, center, hr.
Does it handle nested tags?
Common nesting like [b][i]...[/i][/b] works; deeply nested lists are flattened.