How to Convert .ipynb to HTML Effortlessly

Name

Naomi Clarkson

Updated on 7/14/2025

Jupyter Notebooks are perfect for mixing code, narrative, and visual output—but sometimes you need a plain web page you can email, host, or embed in a documentation site. Converting your .ipynb file to standalone HTML is the fastest way to make your notebook viewable in any browser, with zero dependencies on Python or Jupyter for the reader.

Below you’ll find:

• A free, privacy‑first online converter (no sign‑up, no data leaves your browser)
• A step‑by‑step CLI tutorial that works with any standard Jupyter install—no extra tools required
• One‑click export options in JupyterLab, VS Code, and Google Colab
• A quick look at alternative web converters
• FAQs and troubleshooting tips

Part 1  |  Convert .ipynb to HTML Online (Free)

Runcell’s Online ipynb → HTML Converter

(opens in a new tab)

• Link: Runcell Online ipynb to html converter (opens in a new tab)

Why Runcell?

• Browser‑only workflow – conversion happens entirely in your browser; the file never touches a server ([runcell.dev][1])
• Syntax‑highlighted code & outputs preserved in a neat, mobile‑friendly template ([runcell.dev][1])
• Free & unlimited – no file‑size paywalls or watermarks

Step‑by‑Step

1. Open the tool in any modern browser: runcell.dev/tool/ipynb-to-html

2. Upload your notebook

   • Drag‑and‑drop the .ipynb file, or
   • Click “Upload Notebook” and choose the file

3. Wait a few seconds – you’ll see a live preview once the conversion finishes

4. Click “Download HTML” (or the download icon) to save the file

5. Share or host the resulting *.html—it’s a self‑contained page with embedded CSS, JavaScript, and images, so it works offline

Tip: Runcell embeds plots as base‑64 images, so Matplotlib/Seaborn charts render exactly as they did in the notebook.

Part 2  |  Convert with Jupyter nbconvert (No Extra Tools)

If you already have Jupyter installed, you don’t need any new packages—the built‑in nbconvert utility can create HTML in one command:

jupyter nbconvert --to html your_notebook.ipynb

Detailed Steps

1. Open a terminal (Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Bash)
2. cd into the folder containing your notebook
3. Run the command above
4. You’ll find your_notebook.html in the same directory

nbconvert ships with Jupyter Notebook, JupyterLab, and Anaconda distributions by default, so it usually “just works” ([Nbconvert][2], [Stack Overflow][3]).

Part 3  |  Export Directly from the Jupyter UI

Inside JupyterLab or the classic Notebook interface:

File → Download as → HTML (.html)

Jupyter quietly calls nbconvert under the hood and downloads the HTML file for you ([Saturn Cloud][4]).

Part 4  |  VS Code One‑Click Export

1. Open the .ipynb in VS Code’s built‑in notebook editor
2. Click the • • • (More Actions) menu
3. Select Export → HTML
4. Choose a save location

No extensions required—the Jupyter extension bundled with VS Code handles the conversion.

Part 5  |  Google Colab Workflow

Colab does not (yet) have a first‑party HTML export button. The easiest path is:

1. File → Download → Download .ipynb
2. Use Runcell or nbconvert locally to turn that notebook into HTML

Part 6  |  Other Free Online Converters (Quick Look)

Runcell remains the most privacy‑friendly because processing happens client‑side.

FAQs