Markdown previewer
Preview a markdown file and convert it to HTML
Type or paste Markdown — headings, lists, links, code blocks, and tables are all supported.
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your Markdown is never uploaded or sent to a server.
About this tool
Markdown is a lightweight markup language that converts plain text into formatted HTML. It was designed to be readable as-is while also rendering cleanly in browsers, and is now the standard format for README files, documentation, blog posts, and content management systems. This tool renders a live preview of your Markdown as you type and exports the equivalent HTML — useful when you need to embed Markdown-generated content in a system that expects raw HTML. For markdown syntax documentation, visit https://www.markdownguide.org.
Common uses
- › Previewing README or documentation files before committing
- › Writing and proofreading Markdown content offline
- › Converting Markdown to HTML for use in a CMS or email
- › Checking how a Markdown file will render on GitHub or npm
- › Quickly drafting formatted content without a full editor
Example
# Release Notes
- Fixed login bug
- Added **dark mode**
See [the changelog](https://example.com) for details.<h1>Release Notes</h1>
<ul>
<li>Fixed login bug</li>
<li>Added <strong>dark mode</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>See <a href="https://example.com">the changelog</a> for details.</p>Technical notes
- › This tool follows standard Markdown syntax; some platform-specific extensions (GitHub task lists, footnotes, etc.) may render differently than on the platform you're targeting.
- › The Copy button on the Preview tab copies rich text you can paste directly into a word processor like Microsoft Word, preserving formatting.
- › Raw HTML embedded directly in your Markdown is passed through as-is, so be cautious pasting Markdown from untrusted sources into contexts where that HTML will execute.
FAQ
Why doesn't my Markdown look the same as it does on GitHub?
GitHub uses its own Markdown extensions (task lists, automatic linking, emoji shortcodes) beyond standard Markdown syntax, so some formatting may render slightly differently here.
Can I paste HTML directly into the Markdown?
Yes, most Markdown parsers (including this one) pass raw HTML through unchanged, letting you mix HTML and Markdown in the same document.
What's the difference between the Copy button on Preview vs. HTML?
Copy on the Preview tab copies rich formatted text (for pasting into Word, Google Docs, etc.). Copy on the HTML tab copies the raw HTML source code.