Write Markdown.
See it render live.
A clean, distraction-free Markdown editor with a side-by-side live preview, a formatting toolbar, keyboard shortcuts, autosave and export to HTML or .md — all free, private and playable on any device.
Write Markdown in 3 easy steps.
Type in the Left Pane
Use plain Markdown syntax — # for headings, **bold** for bold, - item for lists, and [text](url) for links. The toolbar above inserts common formatting for you.
Watch It Render on the Right
As you type, the preview pane renders your Markdown instantly. Tables, task lists, fenced code blocks, blockquotes and images all display exactly as they will look when published.
Export or Copy
Download your document as a .md file for GitHub or any Markdown-aware tool, export a styled .html file, or copy the raw rendered HTML to paste into a CMS.
Everything you need in a Markdown editor.
Live Side-by-Side Preview
The preview updates on every keystroke so you see exactly what your Markdown will render as. No refresh button, no manual toggling.
Formatting Toolbar
One-click buttons for headings, bold, italic, strikethrough, lists, task lists, quotes, links, images, inline code, code blocks, tables and horizontal rules.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Use Ctrl+B for bold, Ctrl+I for italic, Ctrl+K for a link, Ctrl+S to save, and Tab to indent lists. Everything a fast writer needs.
GitHub-Flavoured Markdown
Tables, task lists with checkboxes, strikethrough, fenced code blocks with syntax-aware styling, autolinks and footnotes all render correctly.
Autosave to Your Browser
Your work is saved automatically to local storage a moment after you stop typing. Close the tab, come back later, and everything is still there.
Export as .md or .html
Download a clean .md file for version control or static-site generators, or a fully-styled .html file that opens standalone in any browser.
Copy Rendered HTML
Copy the raw rendered HTML to your clipboard with a single click — perfect for pasting into a CMS, email template or blog editor.
Live Document Stats
See your word count, character count, line count, estimated reading time and total headings — all updated live as you type.
Mobile Optimised
On phones the interface switches to a single-column layout with an Editor / Preview toggle so you can flip between writing and checking your output.
The Free Online Markdown Editor
Markdown is a lightweight plain-text formatting syntax created by John Gruber in 2004. Instead of clicking buttons for bold, italic or headings, you type simple symbols like # for headings, ** for bold, or - for bullet lists. The result is text that is completely readable as plain text, but can be rendered into fully formatted HTML wherever you need it.
Our free Markdown editor gives you the best of both worlds: a clean editor on the left where you write in Markdown, and a live preview on the right that renders exactly how the final document will look. Every keystroke updates the preview instantly, so you never have to switch tabs or refresh anything.
The editor supports GitHub-flavoured Markdown, which is what you need for writing README files, documentation, blog posts and any content destined for GitHub, GitLab, Notion, Obsidian, or a static-site generator like Jekyll or Hugo. Tables, task lists, fenced code blocks, strikethrough and autolinks all render correctly.
Everything runs locally in your browser and autosaves to your own device — nothing is ever sent to a server. You can start a blank document, import a .md file, paste from your clipboard, and export your finished work as a .md or styled .html file whenever you are ready.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Markdown is a lightweight plain-text formatting syntax created by John Gruber in 2004. Instead of clicking buttons, you type simple symbols like # for headings, ** for bold, or - for bullet lists. Markdown files are readable as plain text, but they can be rendered into rich formatted HTML in a browser, a blog, GitHub, or any modern content platform.
As you type in the editor pane, the preview pane on the right updates instantly to show the rendered output. The renderer is a pure client-side JavaScript parser that supports headings, bold, italic, strikethrough, links, images, blockquotes, ordered and unordered lists, task lists, tables, fenced code blocks, inline code, horizontal rules and line breaks.
Yes. In addition to CommonMark basics, the editor supports GitHub-flavoured Markdown extensions including fenced code blocks with language hints, task lists with checkboxes, tables, and strikethrough using double tildes. This makes it suitable for writing README files, documentation and issues that you plan to paste into GitHub.
Yes. The editor saves your document to your browser's local storage every couple of seconds after you stop typing. If you close the tab and come back later, your work will still be there. Nothing is ever sent to our servers, so your writing is completely private.
Yes. You can download your document as a plain .md file (great for GitHub and any Markdown-aware tool), or as a self-contained .html file that opens in any browser with styled typography baked in. You can also copy the raw rendered HTML to your clipboard for pasting into a CMS.
Yes. On phones and tablets the interface switches to a single-column layout with a view toggle so you can flip between the editor and the preview. All toolbar buttons are touch-friendly, and the file import/export features work on mobile browsers.
Yes. It is 100% free with no signup, no download, no ads inside the editor and no hidden costs. Your writing is stored only in your browser and never leaves your device.