Markdown is a simple way to write formatted text using plain characters. This editor shows a live preview so you can see headings, lists, links and bold text as you type.
It runs in your browser, so your writing stays private.
How to use the Markdown Editor
- Type Markdown in the editor.
- Watch the live preview update.
- Copy the result when you are done.
Write Markdown with a live preview
Markdown turns plain text into formatted documents: # makes a heading, asterisks make bold and italic, dashes make lists, and square brackets with parentheses make links. The editor renders the result live beside your text, so you see exactly what readers will see without memorising every rule.
Where Markdown is the standard
GitHub README files, documentation sites, Reddit posts, Discord messages, Notion pages and most blogging platforms all speak Markdown. Writing here first gives you a distraction-free space with instant preview, then the text pastes cleanly into any of those platforms. Tables, code blocks with syntax fencing and nested lists, the parts people usually get wrong, are easy to verify visually before posting.
Common uses
- Writing README files and documentation
- Drafting formatted posts for GitHub, Reddit and forums
- Taking notes in a portable plain-text format
- Converting Markdown drafts to HTML for publishing
Frequently asked questions
Is the Markdown editor free?
Yes, free with no signup.
Is my text uploaded?
No. It runs locally in your browser.
What Markdown features are supported?
Headings, bold, italic, lists, links and inline code.
Can I copy the output?
Yes, you can copy the Markdown or the rendered result.