Markdown Editor
Free online Markdown editor with live preview. Write Markdown and see the rendered result instantly. Supports GFM, tables, and code highlighting.
About the Markdown Editor
Markdown is a lightweight markup language that converts plain text to formatted HTML. Created by John Gruber in 2004, it is widely used in README files, documentation, and content management systems. This editor supports GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM), including tables, task lists, code fences with syntax hints, and strikethrough text. The live preview updates instantly as you type, making it easy to see exactly how your content will look.
FAQ
- What is Markdown?
- Markdown is a lightweight markup language for formatting plain text. Using simple symbols like # for headings, ** for bold, and * for italic, it is converted to HTML for display.
- What is GFM (GitHub Flavored Markdown)?
- GFM is a Markdown extension by GitHub that adds features like tables, strikethrough (~~text~~), task lists (- [ ]), and fenced code blocks (```). It is widely supported across platforms.
- How do I create a table in Markdown?
- Use pipes and dashes: | Header 1 | Header 2 | on the first line, | --- | --- | on the second line, then add rows with | Cell 1 | Cell 2 |.
- Can I use this editor offline?
- This editor runs entirely in your browser. Once the page is loaded, it works without an internet connection. Your content is never sent to any server.
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