Markdown Preview

Write and preview Markdown with a live split-pane editor. Supports GFM (GitHub Flavored Markdown).

Editor

Preview

Welcome to the Markdown Preview

This is a live preview editor. Start typing on the left to see the rendered output on the right.

Features

Bold, italic, and ~~strikethrough~~ text
Links and images
Code blocks with syntax highlighting

Code Example

function greet(name) {
  console.log(`Hello, ${name}!`);
}
greet("World");

Table Example

Feature	Status
GFM Tables	Supported
Task Lists	Supported
Strikethrough	Supported

Task List

Write Markdown
Preview output
Export to HTML

Blockquotes are also supported and look great in dark mode.

Enjoy writing Markdown!

Markdown Cheat Sheet

**bold**Bold text

*italic*Italic text

~~strike~~Strikethrough

# HeadingHeading (1-6)

[text](url)Link

![alt](url)Image

`code`Inline code

```lang```Code block

> quoteBlockquote

- itemUnordered list

1. itemOrdered list

---Horizontal rule

| a | b |Table

- [x] taskTask list

What Is the Markdown Preview Tool?

The Markdown Preview tool is a free online split-pane editor that lets you write Markdown on the left and see the rendered output on the right in real time. It supports GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM), including tables, task lists, strikethrough, and fenced code blocks.

Whether you are drafting a README for a GitHub repository, writing documentation, composing a blog post, or learning Markdown syntax, this tool gives you instant visual feedback as you type.

How to Use the Markdown Preview Editor

Type or paste your Markdown content in the editor pane on the left. The preview pane on the right updates automatically as you type.
Use the formatting toolbar at the top to insert bold, italic, headings, links, images, code blocks, and lists without memorizing syntax.
Click Export HTML to download the rendered output as a standalone HTML file with clean styling.
Click Copy MD to copy your raw Markdown text to the clipboard.
Expand the Markdown Cheat Sheet at the bottom for a quick reference of all supported syntax.

Supported Markdown Features

This editor supports the full CommonMark specification plus GitHub Flavored Markdown extensions. You can use headings (h1 through h6), bold, italic, and strikethrough text, ordered and unordered lists, blockquotes, horizontal rules, inline code and fenced code blocks, links, images, tables with alignment, and task list checkboxes.

Tips for Writing Better Markdown

Use headings hierarchically: start with h1 for the title, h2 for sections, h3 for subsections
Leave a blank line between paragraphs and before/after lists for proper rendering
Use fenced code blocks with a language identifier for syntax highlighting in supported renderers
Preview your content frequently to catch formatting issues early
Use the toolbar buttons to learn the syntax for elements you use less often

Common Use Cases

Writing and previewing GitHub README files before committing
Drafting documentation or technical writing in Markdown
Composing blog posts for static site generators like Hugo, Jekyll, or Astro
Learning Markdown syntax with instant visual feedback
Converting Markdown to HTML for embedding in websites or emails

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I preview Markdown online?+

Paste or type your Markdown in the editor pane on the left side of this tool. The rendered preview appears instantly on the right side, updating in real time as you make changes.

Does this tool support GitHub Flavored Markdown?+

Yes. The editor fully supports GFM extensions including tables, task lists with checkboxes, strikethrough text, and fenced code blocks. It uses the remark-gfm parser for accurate rendering.

Can I export Markdown as HTML?+

Yes. Click the Export HTML button in the toolbar to download a standalone HTML file with embedded CSS styling. The file is ready to open in any browser or embed in a website.

How do I create a table in Markdown?+

Use pipes (|) to separate columns and hyphens (-) to create the header row divider. For example: | Column 1 | Column 2 | followed by |----------|----------| and then your data rows. The preview pane shows the rendered table instantly.

What is the difference between Markdown and HTML?+

Markdown is a lightweight text formatting syntax that is easier to read and write than HTML. It gets converted to HTML for display. This tool lets you write in Markdown and see the resulting HTML output side by side.

Can I use this editor for GitHub README files?+

Absolutely. This editor supports the same GFM syntax that GitHub uses, so your README will render the same way. Write your content here, preview it, and then copy the Markdown into your repository.