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Write GitHub-flavored markdown with a live preview
This is a split markdown editor: source on the left, rendered HTML on the right. The source pane uses CodeMirror with markdown highlighting, line numbers, find, and undo. The preview follows GitHub’s dialect so README files, issues, and docs look the way they will on GitHub — including tables, task lists, footnotes, alerts, Mermaid, and math.
Source editor, not a plain box
Syntax highlighting, line numbers, wrapping, find (Ctrl+F), and toolbar actions that stay on the undo stack.
Preview that matches GitHub
GFM tables, checklists, emoji shortcodes, fenced code with highlighting, and GitHub alert blockquotes.
Export from the preview
PDF and DOCX are generated from the rendered document, not a second, lossy markdown parser.
Works offline in the tab
Autosave stays in localStorage. Open .md files, drag in images, and keep writing without a signup.
Guides
- Markdown syntax cheat sheet — headings, lists, links, code, and tables.
- GitHub Flavored Markdown — what this preview supports beyond CommonMark.
- Convert markdown to PDF — export a README or note as a printable PDF.
- Frequently asked questions
FAQ
- Is this markdown editor free?
- Yes. You can write, preview, and export without creating an account.
- Where is my markdown stored?
- In this browser’s local storage. It is not uploaded to a server unless you export a file yourself.
- Which markdown dialect does the preview use?
- CommonMark plus GitHub Flavored Markdown: tables, task lists, strikethrough, autolinks, footnotes, and GitHub-style alerts. The editor also renders Mermaid diagrams and KaTeX math.
- Can I export markdown to PDF or Word?
- Yes. Export uses the live preview, so headings, tables, code, and diagrams you see on the right are what get packaged into PDF or DOCX.