How to Convert IPYNB to HTML in Google Colab

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If you want to know how to convert IPYNB to HTML in Google Colab, you can do it directly inside Colab without installing anything locally. Follow these steps!

Step 1 – Download your .ipynb file

In Google Colab, go to File → Download → Download .ipynb to save your notebook to your computer.

Download .ipynb file in Google Colab

Step 2 – Re-upload your file

Click on the Files on the far left in Colab. Then choose Upload to session storage and select the .ipynb file you just downloaded.

Open the Files panel in Google Colab

Step 3 – Get your file path

Once uploaded, locate your notebook file in the file list. If it doesn’t show up immediately, click the Refresh button. Copy the full path of your file (e.g. /content/mynotebook.ipynb).

Find IPYNB file path in Google Colab

Step 4 – Convert using %%shell and nbconvert 

%%shell
jupyter nbconvert --to html /PATH/TO/YOUR/NOTEBOOKFILE.ipynb
Run jupyter nbconvert in Google Colab with %%shell
Replace /PATH/TO/YOUR/NOTEBOOKFILE.ipynb with the path you copied earlier. This will generate an HTML file of your notebook, which you can then download from the Colab file browser.

Run jupyter nbconvert in Google Colab with %%shell
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Alternative – How to Convert IPYNB to HTML in Jupyter Notebook

The fastest way to convert an IPYNB file to HTML without using an online tool is to export it directly inside Jupyter or JupyterLab. If you are wondering how to convert IPYNB to HTML in Jupyter Notebook, here is the step-by-step process:

  1. Open your .ipynb file in Jupyter or JupyterLab and make sure it is saved.
  2. Go to File → Save and Export Notebook As… → HTML.
  3. Choose a location – Jupyter instantly creates a standalone HTML file of your notebook.
How to convert IPYNB to HTML in Jupyter Notebook – export menu example
Export option in Jupyter Notebook to save an IPYNB file as HTML
Tip: The exported HTML file works in any browser. This makes it easy to share results, publish them online, or simply open the notebook with an IPYNB viewer online.

Alternative – How to Export IPYNB to HTML in VSCode

With the Jupyter extension in Visual Studio Code you can export notebooks directly. This is useful if you want to convert IPYNB to HTML without switching to the terminal.

  1. Make sure Python and the Jupyter extension are installed in VSCode.
  2. Open your .ipynb file in VSCode – the notebook editor view loads automatically.
  3. Click on Export in the toolbar and select HTML.
  4. Save the file – VSCode will generate a standalone HTML document that you can open or share.
How to export IPYNB to HTML in VSCode – export menu
Export IPYNB to HTML in VSCode – select HTML format
Tip: If you need a fully embedded HTML file, you can also run jupyter nbconvert --to html --embed-images --embed-resources notebook.ipynb in the terminal. This creates a single file that can be published, shared, or opened with an IPYNB viewer online.

Or skip the export steps and directly upload your notebook to our IPYNB to HTML Converter tool .