What it does
Markdown Preview lets you write Markdown and see it rendered as you type, in GitHub style: headings, lists, tables, task lists, links, images and code blocks with syntax highlighting. Copy the HTML or download the .md or .html file.
How to use it
- Type or paste Markdown, open a file, or click Load sample.
- Watch the preview update.
- Copy HTML for a CMS or email, Download .html for a stand-alone page, or Download .md to keep the source.
Example
## Release 1.2
- [x] Faster search
- [ ] Dark mode
| Plan | Price |
| --- | --- |
| Free | 0 |
renders as a heading, a task list with one item ticked, and a two-column table.
Quick reference
| You type | You get |
|---|---|
# Title |
Heading level 1 (up to ######) |
**bold**, *italic* |
bold, italic |
[text](https://…) |
a link |
- item or 1. item |
bulleted or numbered list |
`code` |
inline code |
| three backticks and a language | a highlighted code block |
Good to know
- The preview follows GitHub Flavored Markdown, so a README looks much as it will on GitHub.
- To turn Markdown into a PDF or slides, use Markdown to PDF or Markdown to PowerPoint.
FAQ
Is raw HTML allowed? Simple HTML inside Markdown is shown in the preview. Scripts are never run.
Is my text saved? No. Use Download .md to keep your work before closing the page.