markdown Markdown Preview

Write and preview Markdown with live rendering, formatting toolbar, and HTML export

Formatting

edit_note Markdown
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Actions

Quick Templates

Start with a pre-made template

account_tree Mermaid Diagrams

Supported

Create diagrams and visualizations using Mermaid syntax in code blocks with ```mermaid.

schema
Flowchart
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Sequence
class
Class Diagram
calendar_month
Gantt Chart
pie_chart
Pie Chart
hdr_strong
State Diagram

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Text Formatting

**bold**bold
*italic*italic
~~strike~~strike
`code`code

Headings

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

Links & Images

[text](url)Link
![alt](url)Image

Lists

- itemBullet list
1. itemNumbered list
- [ ] taskTask list

Other

> quoteBlockquote
---Horizontal rule
```langCode block

Mermaid Diagram

```mermaid
graph LR
  A --> B
```

About the Markdown Preview Tool

Write and preview Markdown in real-time with our free online Markdown editor. Perfect for developers, technical writers, and content creators who work with Markdown files. Features a live split-view editor, formatting toolbar, Mermaid diagram support, visual table editor, and instant HTML export—all running client-side in your browser for maximum privacy.

What is Markdown?

Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004. It allows you to write formatted text using simple, readable plain text syntax that can be converted to HTML. Markdown has become the standard for documentation, README files, blog posts, and technical writing across the software industry.

Key Features

  • Live Preview — See your rendered Markdown instantly as you type, no manual refresh needed
  • Formatting Toolbar — Quick-access buttons for common Markdown syntax (bold, italic, headings, links, lists, code blocks)
  • Mermaid Diagrams — Create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts, pie charts, and more using Mermaid syntax
  • Visual Table Editor — Build tables visually with drag-and-drop column alignment and auto-generated Markdown
  • Multiple Layouts — Switch between split view, vertical view, preview-only, or editor-only modes
  • Keyboard Shortcuts — Standard shortcuts like Ctrl+B (bold), Ctrl+I (italic), Ctrl+K (link)
  • Sync Scrolling — Editor and preview scroll together for easy navigation of long documents
  • Quick Templates — Start with pre-made templates for READMEs, blog posts, meeting notes, and more
  • Export Options — Copy or download as Markdown (.md) or rendered HTML
  • GitHub Flavored Markdown — Full support for GFM including tables, task lists, strikethrough, and fenced code blocks
  • Client-Side Processing — Everything runs in your browser; your content is never sent to any server

Mermaid Diagram Support

Create diagrams directly in your Markdown using Mermaid syntax. Supported diagram types include:

  • Flowcharts — Visualize processes and workflows with directional graphs
  • Sequence Diagrams — Show interactions between components over time
  • Class Diagrams — Model object-oriented structures and relationships
  • State Diagrams — Represent state machines and transitions
  • Gantt Charts — Plan project timelines and dependencies
  • Pie Charts — Display proportional data visually
  • Entity Relationship Diagrams — Model database schemas
  • Git Graphs — Visualize branch history

Visual Table Editor

Creating tables in Markdown can be tedious. Our visual table editor lets you:

  • Add and remove rows and columns with buttons
  • Edit cell content directly in a spreadsheet-like interface
  • Set column alignment (left, center, right) with click-to-toggle controls
  • Preview generated Markdown in real-time
  • Insert the table directly into your document

Common Use Cases

  • Writing README files for GitHub/GitLab projects
  • Drafting blog posts and articles
  • Creating documentation and wikis
  • Taking structured notes
  • Writing technical specifications
  • Preparing content for static site generators (Jekyll, Hugo, Gatsby)
  • Creating architecture diagrams with Mermaid
  • Learning Markdown syntax

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Ctrl + B — Bold text
  • Ctrl + I — Italic text
  • Ctrl + K — Insert link
  • Ctrl + Shift + C — Copy rendered HTML
  • Tab — Indent (in editor)

Tips for Writing Better Markdown

  • Use headings hierarchically — Start with H1 for the title, H2 for sections, H3 for subsections
  • Add blank lines — Separate paragraphs and sections with blank lines for cleaner parsing
  • Use code fences — For code blocks, always specify the language for syntax highlighting
  • Keep lines short — Consider wrapping at 80-100 characters for better version control diffs
  • Use reference links — For documents with many links, use reference-style links at the bottom