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BBCode Viewer
Paste BBCode forum markup and see it rendered as HTML instantly. Runs entirely in your browser.
🔒 This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server.
Rendered preview
How it works
- Paste BBCode text, like you'd post on a forum.
- Recognized tags are converted to their HTML equivalent.
- See the rendered preview instantly.
Rendering scans the text for bracketed BBCode tags — [b], [i], [url], and others — and replaces each matching pair with the corresponding HTML element, the same conversion a forum's post renderer performs.
FAQ
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Rendering happens entirely in your browser — your BBCode is never sent to a server.
Which BBCode tags are supported?
Common tags like [b], [i], [u], [url], [img], [quote], [code], and [list] all render to their HTML equivalent.
What is BBCode used for?
It's the lightweight markup used by many forums (phpBB, vBulletin) to format posts without allowing raw HTML.
Does it sanitize unsafe input?
Yes — only recognized BBCode tags are converted; anything else is treated as plain text, so no raw HTML can be injected through the preview.
Does it save my work?
Yes — your BBCode is autosaved to this device as you type, using your browser's local storage. Close the tab and come back later and it's still there. No account, and nothing leaves your browser.
Can I upload or export my BBCode?
Yes. Upload a .txt file to load it into the editor, and use Save to download your current text as a .txt file, or Copy to put it straight on your clipboard.
How we compare
| Feature | Online Tool Store | Forum's own preview | Manual HTML conversion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works without posting to a forum | ✓ | Requires a live forum account | ✓ |
| Free, no setup | ✓ | ✓ | Tedious for long posts |
A forum's own preview needs an actual account and post form. BBCode Viewer previews the same markup standalone, no account required.