Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004. It lets you write formatted text using plain text syntax. It is widely used for documentation, README files, blog posts, and messaging platforms like GitHub, Slack, and Discord.

What Markdown syntax is supported?

This previewer supports headings (#, ##, ###), bold (**text**), italic (*text*), inline code (`code`), links ([text](url)), unordered lists (- item), ordered lists (1. item), and horizontal rules (---).

Is this a full Markdown parser?

This is a lightweight Markdown previewer that covers the most commonly used syntax. For advanced features like tables, footnotes, or task lists, consider using a full Markdown editor like VS Code or Typora.

Can I export the preview as HTML?

Yes. Click the Copy HTML button to copy the rendered HTML to your clipboard. You can then use it in your website, email, or any other HTML context.

Markdown Preview

Write Markdown on the left, see the live preview on the right. Copy the HTML output with one click.

Editor

Preview

Hello World

This is a Markdown preview tool. Type on the left to see the preview on the right.

Features

Bold text and italic text

Inline code formatting

Links

Ordered and unordered lists

How to use

Type Markdown in the editor

See the live preview instantly

Copy the HTML output

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What Is Markdown?

Markdown is a plain text formatting syntax designed to be converted to HTML. It is used by developers, writers, and documentation teams worldwide. GitHub README files, Jupyter notebooks, and many CMS platforms use Markdown as their primary content format.

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