Markdown Live Previewer

Q: What is Markdown?

A simple way to format text with ordinary characters — bold, # headings, - lists — that converts to HTML. It’s used for README files, documentation, notes apps, forums and chat apps.

Write or paste Markdown and see it rendered as you type, exactly like a GitHub README — tables, task lists, alerts and syntax-highlighted code — then export clean HTML, a PDF or the .md file.

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The preview appears here as you type.

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Line breaks as typedLike GitHub comments. Off: like README files.Sync scrollingIn split viewSave draft in this browserStays on this device only

Outline

Headings (# Title) appear here.

At a glance

Renders GitHub Flavored Markdown live: headings, lists, links, images, tables (with column alignment), task lists, strikethrough and autolinks.
Syntax highlighting for code blocks in 20+ languages, including JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Go, Rust, SQL, Bash, JSON and YAML.
Supports GitHub alerts (> [!NOTE], [!TIP], [!IMPORTANT], [!WARNING], [!CAUTION]), heading anchors and YAML front matter.
Toolbar and shortcuts (Ctrl+B, Ctrl+I, Ctrl+K) for formatting, with split, write-only and preview-only views and synced scrolling.
Export a standalone HTML page (light and dark themes), print or save as PDF, download the .md file, or copy the HTML — plus an outline and a ready-made table of contents.
Raw HTML in your Markdown is sanitised, so scripts can’t run. Your text stays in your browser; the draft is saved on this device only (optional).

Step by step

How to preview Markdown

1
Write or paste
Type Markdown in the left pane, paste a README, or click Open to load a .md file.
2
Watch the preview
The formatted result updates as you type. Switch between Split, Write and Preview views.
3
Format quickly
Use the toolbar or Ctrl+B, Ctrl+I and Ctrl+K for bold, italic and links.
4
Export
Download an HTML page, Print / PDF, save the .md file, or copy the HTML.

Features

Everything you need, nothing you don’t

Looks like GitHub

Preview a README exactly as it will appear on GitHub — including alerts, task lists and highlighted code.

Fast formatting

Toolbar buttons and keyboard shortcuts for bold, links, lists, tables and code blocks — with normal undo.

Outline & TOC

Jump between sections, and copy a table of contents with working anchor links.

Export anywhere

A clean HTML file to share or host, a PDF for documents, or the Markdown itself.

Never lose a draft

Your text is saved in this browser as you type, and restored when you come back.

Private and safe

No sign-up and no upload. HTML inside your Markdown is sanitised before it’s shown.

Markdown cheat sheet

You type	You get
# Heading, ## Subheading	Headings (levels 1–6)
bold, _italic_, ~~strike~~	Bold, italic, strikethrough
text	A link
!alt text	An image
- item, 1. item	Bulleted and numbered lists
- [ ] task, - [x] done	Task list with checkboxes
`code`, ``` for blocks	Inline code and code blocks (add a language: ```js)
> quote, > [!NOTE]	Quote, or a GitHub alert box
\| a \| b \|, \| --- \| :-: \|	Table (colons set the alignment)
---	Horizontal divider

Line breaks in Markdown

In README files and most Markdown documents, a single line break is ignored and lines join into one paragraph — leave an empty line to start a new paragraph, or end a line with two spaces to force a break. GitHub comments and issues are different: every line break shows. Switch on Line breaks as typed to preview that behaviour.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Markdown?

A simple way to format text with ordinary characters — bold, # headings, - lists — that converts to HTML. It’s used for README files, documentation, notes apps, forums and chat apps.

Does the preview match GitHub?

It follows GitHub Flavored Markdown and GitHub’s styles, including tables, task lists, alerts and code highlighting. Very new or GitHub-only features such as Mermaid diagrams, math and @mentions aren’t rendered.

How do I convert Markdown to PDF?

Click Print / PDF and choose “Save as PDF” as the printer. The PDF uses a clean, light document style.

Is my text saved or uploaded?

It isn’t uploaded anywhere. With “Save draft in this browser” on, the text is kept in this browser’s local storage so it survives a refresh; switch it off to clear it.

Can I use HTML inside Markdown?

Yes, common HTML such as <details>, <kbd> and <sup> works. Scripts, forms, iframes and inline styles are removed for safety, as on GitHub.

Can I open a .md file?

Yes. Click Open and choose a .md or .markdown file; it loads straight into the editor.

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