📝 Markdown Preview
Write Markdown and see a live preview. Supports headings, bold, italic, links, code blocks, tables, and more.
📖 Markdown Cheat Sheet
Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004. It lets you write formatted text using plain text syntax — no HTML required. It's widely used in README files, documentation, blogs, forums (Reddit, Stack Overflow), and chat apps (Slack, Discord).
**bold** *italic* ~~strikethrough~~
[link text](url) 
\`inline code\` \`\`\`code block\`\`\`
- list item 1. numbered item
> blockquote --- horizontal rule
| Col 1 | Col 2 | (table)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Markdown is used for README files on GitHub, documentation, blog posts, forum messages, note-taking apps (Obsidian, Notion), and static site generators (Jekyll, Hugo). It's the standard for developer documentation.
Yes! Most Markdown processors allow inline HTML for advanced formatting that Markdown doesn't support natively. However, HTML inside Markdown may not render in all contexts (e.g., some forum systems strip HTML tags).
📖 What Is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language for creating formatted text using plain text syntax. It's the standard for README files, documentation, blogs, and technical writing. Markdown is used by GitHub, Stack Overflow, Reddit, Discord, and countless other platforms.
Our live preview editor shows formatted output in real-time as you type. Write documentation, blog posts, or READMEs with instant visual feedback — everything runs locally in your browser.
🚀 How to Use This Tool
- Type Markdown syntax in the editor panel
- View the formatted preview in real-time
- Use toolbar buttons for common formatting shortcuts
- Copy the rendered HTML or raw Markdown
💡 Tips & Best Practices
Markdown Tip: Use # for headings, **bold**, *italic*, - for lists, and ``` for code blocks. GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) adds tables, task lists, and strikethrough support.