Markdown Editor
Write and preview Markdown in real-time with our free online editor. Features a formatting toolbar, split-pane view, word count, and export options. Perfect for documentation, README files, blog posts, and any Markdown writing.
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How to Use
- 1 Start writing Markdown — Type or paste your Markdown content in the editor pane. Use the toolbar buttons for quick formatting.
- 2 Choose your view mode — Select Split View to see editor and preview side-by-side, or toggle between Editor Only and Preview Only.
- 3 Use the formatting toolbar — Click toolbar buttons to insert bold, italic, headings, links, lists, code blocks, and more.
- 4 Export your content — Download as a .md file, or Copy HTML to get the rendered HTML for use in web pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language for creating formatted text using plain text syntax. It's widely used for documentation, README files, forum posts, and static site generators. Headers use #, bold uses **, and lists use - or *.
What Markdown features are supported?
This editor supports GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) including: headings, bold/italic, links, images, ordered/unordered lists, code blocks with syntax highlighting, blockquotes, horizontal rules, and tables.
Can I use this for GitHub README files?
Yes! The editor uses GitHub Flavored Markdown, so your content will render the same way on GitHub. Perfect for writing README.md files, documentation, and GitHub wiki pages.
Is my content saved automatically?
Your content is only stored in your browser while the page is open. Use the Download button to save your work as a .md file. All processing happens locally — your content is never sent to any server.