How the HTML to JSX Converter Works

What the Tool Does

The HTML to JSX converter transforms HTML markup into JSX (JavaScript XML) syntax, which is the format used in React applications. This converter handles the key differences between HTML and JSX, including attribute name conversions (class to className, for to htmlFor), event handler naming (onclick to onClick), self-closing tags, inline style conversion, and HTML comment transformation. The tool provides real-time conversion as you type, making it easy to convert HTML snippets for use in React components.

Common Developer Use Cases

Developers use HTML to JSX converters when migrating HTML templates to React components, converting legacy HTML code for React applications, or quickly adapting HTML snippets for use in JSX. Many developers find this tool useful when copying HTML from documentation, design tools, or existing websites and need to adapt it for React. The converter is particularly valuable when working with HTML that includes inline styles, event handlers, or complex attribute structures that need JSX-compatible syntax.

Key Conversions Performed

The HTML to JSX converter performs several important transformations: attribute name conversions (class becomes className, for becomes htmlFor, tabindex becomes tabIndex), event handler conversions (onclick becomes onClick, onchange becomes onChange), self-closing tag formatting (br becomes br /, img becomes img /), inline style conversion (style="color: red" becomes style={color: 'red'}), HTML comment conversion (<!-- comment -->becomes {/* comment */}), and kebab-case to camelCase conversion for custom attributes. The converter handles nested elements, preserves text content, and maintains the overall structure of the HTML while adapting it to JSX syntax requirements.

Related Tools

This converter complements other conversion tools in DevToys Pro. For converting between different markup formats, try the Markdown to HTML converter. For formatting HTML code, use the HTML formatter. For previewing HTML output, check out the HTML preview tool.