Markdown Preview
Write Markdown and see a live HTML preview instantly. All processing runs in your browser.
What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004. It allows you to write formatted content using a plain text editor, and it can be easily converted to HTML and other formats. Markdown is widely used for:
- README files on GitHub and other code repositories
- Documentation for software projects and APIs
- Blog posts on platforms like Dev.to and Hashnode
- Messaging in apps like Slack, Discord, and Reddit
- Note-taking in apps like Obsidian and Notion
Common Markdown Syntax
| Syntax | Result | Example |
|---|---|---|
# Heading | H1 Heading | # Title |
**text** | Bold text | **bold** |
*text* | Italic text | *italic* |
[text](url) | Hyperlink | [link](https://...) |
- item | List item | - First item |
`code` | Inline code | `variable` |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004. It uses plain text formatting syntax that can be converted to HTML and many other formats. It's widely used for README files, documentation, blog posts, and messaging.
Is my Markdown content saved?
No, all processing happens locally in your browser. No data is sent to any server. Your content stays private and is not stored anywhere.
What Markdown features are supported?
Our previewer supports headings, bold and italic text, links, images, lists (ordered and unordered), code blocks, blockquotes, horizontal rules, tables, and inline code.