Markdown Editor - Free Online Markdown Editor & Live Preview
Markdown is the ubiquitous writing standard for developer documentation, GitHub READMEs, static site generators (Next.js, Hugo), and technical blogs. Writing raw markdown without visual feedback often leads to broken table layouts or misaligned heading hierarchies. This split-screen editor provides synchronized real-time rendering, full GFM support (tables, task lists, strikethrough), and seamless export options.
When to Use This Tool
- GitHub README.md Authoring: Craft professional repository READMEs with project badges, code fences, and installation tables.
- Technical Blog Post Drafting: Write technical articles and export clean HTML ready for CMS platforms like WordPress.
- API Documentation Notes: Document endpoint contracts with curl snippets and JSON payload blocks.
- Checklists & Task Tracking: Manage sprint task lists using interactive GitHub-style GFM checkboxes (- [x]).
How to Use
- Write Markdown: Type your markdown content in the left editor panel or load an example template.
- Real-time Preview: Observe instant HTML rendering in the right pane with synchronized headings and typography.
- Use Formatting Toolbar: Use top shortcuts for bold, italics, headers (H1-H3), code blocks, and markdown tables.
- Export Document: Copy the compiled HTML code or download the file directly as README.md.
Input & Output Example
Input:
# DevToolz
- [x] Free and Fast
- [ ] Multi-language Support
```json
{"status": "ok"}
```
Output:
DevToolz
{"status": "ok"}
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Is GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) supported?
A. Yes. Features like tables, autolinks, strikethrough (~~text~~), task lists (- [ ]), and fenced code blocks are fully supported.
Q. Can I render raw HTML inside my markdown?
A. Standard HTML tags (like , , ) are rendered properly within the markdown document while being securely sanitized against XSS.
Q. Does my document get saved if I close the tab?
A. Yes. Drafts can be automatically preserved in your browser local storage so your work is safe if you accidentally reload the page.
Engineering & Privacy Notes
- Rendered using a lightweight, compliant AST-based Markdown pipeline entirely in client JavaScript.
- Zero external server calls ensure your internal documentation and draft articles stay confidential.
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