Markdown Preview — Live Markdown Renderer
Write Markdown on the left and see the formatted HTML preview on the right in real time. Supports GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM): headings, bold, italic, code blocks, tables, links, and task lists. Useful for drafting README files, technical documentation, blog posts, and notes — without leaving your browser.
How to Use Markdown Preview
- 1Type or paste your Markdown text into the editor on the left
- 2The formatted HTML preview updates automatically on the right
- 3Supports headings, bold, italic, lists, links, code blocks, and tables
- 4Use this to verify how your README or documentation will look
Key Benefits
- Instant live preview updates as you type
- Supports GitHub Flavored Markdown — headings, tables, task lists, and code blocks
- Styled output using Tailwind Typography for clean, readable results
- Your Markdown never leaves the browser — no server, no uploads
Frequently Asked Questions
What Markdown syntax is supported?
This tool uses GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM): headings (#, ##, ...), bold (**text**), italic (*text*), inline code (`code`), fenced code blocks (```), unordered and ordered lists, links ([text](url)), images, blockquotes (>), horizontal rules (---), pipe tables, and task lists (- [ ] and - [x]).
Is this the same as GitHub Markdown?
Yes. The renderer uses the same GFM spec that GitHub uses for README files and wiki pages. Visual styling will differ from GitHub's CSS — fonts, colours, and spacing are not replicated — but the structural output and supported syntax are the same.
Does this tool store my Markdown?
No. Your text exists only in your browser's memory for the current session and is never sent to any server. Close the tab or refresh the page and it is gone.
What is the difference between Markdown and HTML?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language designed to be readable as plain text: **bold** is more natural to write and read than <strong>bold</strong>. Markdown gets converted to HTML by a renderer — which is what this tool does. Use Markdown when you want human-readable source files that are also portable across platforms. Use raw HTML when you need fine-grained control over structure, attributes, or elements that Markdown does not support.
Where is Markdown commonly used?
GitHub and GitLab README files, Issues, and Pull Request descriptions; documentation platforms like MkDocs, Docusaurus, and GitBook; static site generators (Jekyll, Hugo, Eleventy); note-taking apps like Obsidian, Notion, and Bear; technical blogs; and most developer chat platforms. Learning Markdown is a practical investment for anyone writing documentation or contributing to open-source projects.
Does this tool support tables and task lists?
Yes. GitHub Flavored Markdown adds pipe tables (| Col1 | Col2 |) and task lists (- [ ] item, - [x] done item) on top of the CommonMark baseline. Paste a GFM table or checklist into the editor and the preview renders them correctly. Plain CommonMark without GFM extensions does not support tables natively — they are a GFM extension.