Markdown Editor & Preview
Write Markdown and see it rendered in real time. Side-by-side editor with live preview.
Preview
Hello Markdown
This is a bold and italic demo with strikethrough text.
Features
- Real-time preview
- Bold, italic, and
code - Links and images
- Headings, lists, and blockquotes
This is a blockquote. It looks great!
Code example
Use inline code for short snippets.
- First item
- Second item
- Third item
That's it! Start typing on the left to see your Markdown rendered live.
What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004. It lets you format text using simple syntax — like **bold**, *italic*, and # headings — that converts to HTML. Markdown is the standard for README files, documentation, blog posts, and note-taking apps like Notion and Obsidian.
Markdown syntax cheat sheet
| Element | Markdown Syntax | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Heading 1 | # Heading | Heading |
| Heading 2 | ## Heading | Heading |
| Bold | **text** | text |
| Italic | *text* | text |
| Link | [text](url) | clickable link |
| Image |  | embedded image |
| Code | `code` | code |
| List | - item | bulleted list |
| Blockquote | > text | indented quote |
| Horizontal rule | --- | divider line |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Markdown used?
Markdown is used in GitHub (README files, issues, PRs), documentation sites, blog platforms (Ghost, Jekyll, Hugo), note-taking apps (Notion, Obsidian, Bear), messaging apps (Slack, Discord), and static site generators.
Can I use HTML inside Markdown?
Yes. Most Markdown processors allow inline HTML for elements that Markdown doesn't support natively, like tables with complex formatting or embedded videos. However, this editor renders a simplified subset of Markdown.