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Free Online Markdown Preview – Live Editor with Instant Rendering

Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004 that lets you format text using simple, intuitive syntax. It is the standard writing format for GitHub README files, documentation sites, static site generators like Jekyll and Hugo, and note-taking apps like Obsidian and Notion.
Our free Markdown preview tool provides a side-by-side editor and live preview, so you can see exactly how your Markdown will render as you type. This is invaluable when writing documentation, blog posts, or any content that will be published in Markdown format.
The editor supports all standard Markdown features: headings (# through ######), bold (**text**), italic (*text*), strikethrough (~~text~~), links, images, blockquotes, code blocks, inline code, ordered and unordered lists, and horizontal rules. The preview updates instantly with every keystroke.
Whether you are a developer writing documentation for an open-source project, a technical writer creating knowledge base articles, or a student taking notes, this tool helps you write and verify your Markdown without installing any software. Everything runs in your browser with zero latency.

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What is Markdown and why should I use it?+
Markdown is a plain-text formatting syntax that converts to HTML. It is easier to read and write than HTML, platform-independent, and widely supported by tools like GitHub, GitLab, Reddit, Stack Overflow, and most modern CMS platforms. It lets you focus on content without worrying about complex formatting.
Does this Markdown preview support GitHub-Flavored Markdown (GFM)?+
This tool supports the most commonly used Markdown features including headings, bold, italic, strikethrough, lists, links, images, blockquotes, code blocks, and inline code. It covers the core syntax that works across all Markdown processors.
Can I use this tool to write README files for GitHub?+
Absolutely. Write your README content in the editor, verify it looks correct in the preview, then copy the Markdown source into your repository's README.md file. The rendering will match closely to how GitHub displays it.
Is the Markdown processed on a server?+
No. All Markdown parsing and HTML rendering happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your content never leaves your device, making this tool completely private and working offline once the page is loaded.
What are the most common Markdown syntax elements?+
The most used elements are: # for headings, **text** for bold, *text* for italic, - or * for bullet lists, [text](url) for links, ![alt](url) for images, > for blockquotes, and backticks for inline code or code blocks.

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