Markdown Editor

Write Markdown with a live preview, then copy or download it as Markdown or HTML

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How to write and export Markdown online

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    Write or paste your Markdown

    Type in the editor, paste existing Markdown, or click the wand icon to load an example. The preview updates as you type.

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    Format with the toolbar

    Select text and click Bold, Italic, a heading, a list, a quote, code, a link, an image or a table. Shortcuts: Ctrl+B for bold, Ctrl+I for italic and Ctrl+K for a link.

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    Check the live preview

    On a computer the preview sits next to the editor. On a phone, use the Edit and Preview tabs to switch between them.

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    Copy or download

    Click Copy Markdown or Copy HTML to paste the result elsewhere, or download a .md file or a ready-to-open .html page.

What Markdown syntax is supported

The editor covers the Markdown you use every day, plus the most popular GitHub-style extras: tables, task lists and strikethrough. Everything is converted to clean, semantic HTML.

  • Headings from # to ###### and underlined headings with === or ---
  • **Bold**, *italic*, ***both*** and ~~strikethrough~~
  • Bulleted, numbered, nested and task lists (- [ ] and - [x])
  • [Links](https://example.com), automatic links and ![images](https://example.com/a.png)
  • Inline code and fenced code blocks with ``` and an optional language
  • Blockquotes with >, horizontal rules with --- and tables with column alignment

Copy Markdown, copy HTML or download a file

Copy Markdown gives you the source text, ready for a README, a note or a CMS that accepts Markdown. Copy HTML gives you the converted markup, ready to paste into a web page or an email template.

Download .md saves your text as a Markdown file. Download .html saves a complete page with basic styling that opens in any browser.

Safe preview

Any HTML you type is shown as plain text instead of being run, and links that start with javascript: or data: are blocked. You can paste Markdown from any source and preview it without risk.

Private by design

Your text is processed in your browser and never sent to a server. The current draft is saved only in this browser, so you can come back to it later; click Clear to remove it.

Markdown editor FAQ

What is Markdown?

Markdown is a simple way to format text using plain characters, such as # for headings, ** for bold and - for lists. It is used in READMEs, documentation, notes and many blogs and chat apps.

How do I preview Markdown online?

Type or paste your text in the editor. The formatted preview updates immediately, next to the editor on a computer or in the Preview tab on a phone.

Can I convert Markdown to HTML?

Yes. Write your Markdown and click Copy HTML to copy the generated markup, or Download .html to save a complete web page.

Does it support tables and task lists?

Yes. Use the table button to insert a starter table, and write - [ ] or - [x] at the start of a list item for a task list.

Is it safe to preview Markdown from another source?

Yes. HTML inside the text is displayed as text and unsafe link types such as javascript: are blocked, so nothing can run in the preview.

Is my text uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything runs in your browser. Your draft is saved only locally, on your device, until you clear it.

Is it free?

Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and has no limit on the length of your text.