Free Online Markdown Editor with Live Preview
How the editor works
Type markdown in the left pane and see it rendered in real time on the right. The editor uses GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) — tables, task lists, and fenced code blocks all render correctly.
Your work auto-saves to your browser's local storage, so you won't lose it if you accidentally close the tab.
Features
- Split-pane live preview
- Formatting toolbar — bold, italic, headings, links, tables, code
- Upload
.mdor.txtfiles - Word count, character count, reading time
- Auto-save to browser local storage
- Export to
.mdfile
Common use cases
- Writing and previewing README files
- Drafting documentation before committing
- Editing AI-generated markdown output
- Writing blog posts in markdown
- Quick notes with formatted output
Frequently asked questions
Does the online markdown editor save my work automatically?
Yes. Your content auto-saves to your browser's localStorage every second. Nothing is uploaded to a server — the document stays entirely on your device.
Does the editor support GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM)?
Yes. The editor uses GFM, which includes tables, task lists, strikethrough, fenced code blocks with syntax highlighting, and autolinks.
Can I upload a .md file to the editor?
Yes. Click the Upload button in the toolbar to open a .md or .txt file from your computer. The content replaces the current editor contents.
Can I export from the editor to PDF?
Yes. Use the Markdown to PDF tool — it accepts the same markdown and lets you choose themes, fonts, and layout before exporting.
Does the markdown editor work offline?
Yes, once the page has loaded. The editor does not make network requests to process your content, so it continues working without an internet connection.
Want to export your document? Convert to PDF or use the Markdown Formatter to clean it up first.