Markdown is a lightweight markup language that uses plain text formatting syntax to create formatted text. It's widely used for documentation, README files, blog posts, and formatted text that can be easily converted to HTML.

How do I use the Markdown editor?

Type or paste your Markdown text in the editor pane. The preview pane automatically shows the rendered HTML output in real-time. You can toggle between editor and preview, or view them side by side.

Can I export Markdown to HTML?

Yes! Click 'Export to HTML' to download the rendered Markdown as an HTML file. This is useful for creating web pages, documentation sites, or sharing formatted content.

Does the editor support GitHub Flavored Markdown?

The editor supports many GitHub Flavored Markdown features including tables, task lists, strikethrough, and more. It's perfect for writing README files and GitHub documentation.

Is the Markdown editor free?

Yes, completely free! No registration, no limits, no hidden fees. All Markdown processing happens in your browser - we never see or store your content.

📄 Markdown Editor & Preview

Edit and preview Markdown in real-time. Free online Markdown editor with live preview, syntax highlighting, export to HTML, and comprehensive formatting support. Perfect for writing documentation, README files, and formatted text.

Markdown Editor

Quick Examples:

Markdown Source

Characters: 37 | Words: 6 | Lines: 3

Auto-preview as you type

Preview

Headings

Links

Code Blocks

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What is Markdown?

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that you can use to add formatting elements to plaintext text documents. Created by John Gruber in 2004, Markdown is now one of the world's most popular markup languages.

Our free Markdown editor provides a real-time preview of your formatted text. Write in Markdown syntax and see the rendered HTML instantly. Perfect for writing documentation, README files, blog posts, and any formatted text that needs to be converted to HTML.

Markdown Syntax Guide

Headings

# Heading 1
## Heading 2
### Heading 3

Text Formatting

**bold text**
*italic text*
~~strikethrough~~

Lists

- Unordered item
1. Ordered item

Links and Images

[Link text](https://example.com)
![Alt text](image.jpg)

Code

`inline code`

```javascript
// Code block
```

Tables

| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|----------|----------|
| Data 1   | Data 2   |

Common Use Cases

📝 Documentation

Write README files, API documentation, and technical guides in Markdown. Easy to read in source form and beautifully rendered when converted to HTML.

📚 Blog Posts

Many static site generators and blogging platforms support Markdown. Write your posts in Markdown and let the platform handle the HTML conversion.

💬 Comments & Messages

GitHub, Reddit, Discord, and many other platforms support Markdown formatting. Use Markdown to format your comments and messages.

📊 Notes & Documentation

Keep notes, meeting minutes, and documentation in Markdown format. Easy to version control with Git and readable in any text editor.

Key Features

✓Real-time Preview: See your Markdown rendered as HTML instantly as you type.
✓Comprehensive Syntax Support: Headings, lists, links, images, tables, code blocks, blockquotes, and more.
✓Export Options: Export your Markdown as .md file or as a complete HTML document.
✓Quick Examples: Load pre-made examples to learn Markdown syntax quickly.
✓Statistics: Track headings, links, code blocks, and other elements in your document.
✓Privacy First: All processing happens in your browser. We never see or store your content.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Markdown features are supported?

Our editor supports headings (H1-H6), bold, italic, strikethrough, unordered and ordered lists, links, images, inline code, code blocks, blockquotes, horizontal rules, and tables. This covers most common Markdown use cases.

Can I export my Markdown?

Yes! You can export your Markdown source as a .md file, or export the rendered HTML as a complete HTML document with embedded styles.

Is my content stored or transmitted?

No, all Markdown processing happens entirely in your browser. We never see, store, or transmit any of your content. Your privacy is completely protected.

Can I use this for GitHub README files?

Yes! Our Markdown editor supports the syntax commonly used in GitHub README files. Write your README here, preview it, and then copy it to your GitHub repository.

Does the editor support syntax highlighting for code blocks?

Code blocks are preserved with language identifiers, but full syntax highlighting in the preview requires additional CSS libraries. The exported HTML includes basic styling for code blocks.