Markdown Preview
Write Markdown and see the rendered HTML preview in real time.
Markdown
Preview
What is a Markdown Previewer & Editor?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language that converts plain text to formatted HTML. Created by John Gruber in 2004, it is the standard format for README files on GitHub, documentation sites, blog posts, and note-taking apps like Notion and Obsidian.
Common Use Cases
Writing and previewing README files for GitHub
Creating documentation for software projects
Writing blog posts for platforms like Dev.to or Hashnode
Taking notes with formatting in plain text
Creating technical documentation with code blocks
Tips & Best Practices
Use # for H1, ## for H2, ### for H3 headings
Wrap code in backticks: `code` for inline, triple backticks for blocks
Use **bold** and *italic* for emphasis
- or * for bullet lists, 1. for numbered lists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Markdown?▼
Markdown is a plain text formatting syntax that converts to HTML. You write plain text with simple symbols like # for headings and ** for bold, and it renders as formatted content.
Where is Markdown used?▼
GitHub READMEs, documentation sites (GitBook, Docusaurus), blog platforms (Dev.to, Hashnode), note apps (Notion, Obsidian), messaging apps (Slack, Discord), and static site generators.
What is the difference between Markdown and HTML?▼
Markdown is simpler and more readable as plain text. HTML is more powerful and flexible. Most Markdown processors allow embedded HTML for advanced formatting.