Markdown Editor

Edit markdown with live preview and export to PDF, HTML, and other formats

About Markdown Editor

Overview

Markdown Editor is a powerful, browser-based markdown editing tool with live preview and multi-format export capabilities. Write your content in markdown syntax and instantly see the formatted result. Export your work to PDF, HTML, or plain text with a single click. Perfect for documentation, note-taking, blogging, and technical writing.

Features

  • Real-time live preview as you type
  • Export to PDF, HTML, Markdown, and Plain Text
  • Syntax highlighting for better readability
  • Formatting toolbar with common markdown elements
  • File upload support for existing markdown files
  • Multiple view modes: Editor only, Preview only, or Split View
  • Word count and character count statistics
  • Completely browser-based - no server uploads
  • Your content never leaves your device
  • Copy formatted HTML to clipboard

How to Use

  1. Type or paste markdown content in the editor pane
  2. Use the toolbar buttons to insert common markdown elements
  3. Toggle between Editor, Preview, or Split View modes
  4. Upload existing markdown files using the Upload button
  5. Click Download to export your content in your preferred format

FAQ

What is Markdown?

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that uses plain text formatting syntax. It allows you to write using an easy-to-read format that can be converted to HTML and other formats. Common uses include documentation, README files, and blog posts.

Can I upload existing markdown files?

Yes! Click the Upload button to load existing .md, .txt, or .markdown files. The content will be loaded into the editor and you can continue editing. Maximum file size is 10MB for optimal performance.

How is the PDF generated?

The PDF is generated entirely in your browser. The markdown is first converted to HTML, then rendered, and finally converted to PDF using jsPDF and html2canvas libraries. This ensures your content never leaves your device.

Does this tool support all markdown syntax?

This tool supports standard markdown syntax including headings, bold, italic, links, images, code blocks, lists, tables, and blockquotes. It uses the marked.js library which follows the CommonMark specification with GitHub Flavored Markdown extensions.

Can I export to Microsoft Word format?

Currently, direct export to Word (.docx) format is not supported. However, you can export to HTML and open it in Microsoft Word, which will preserve most of the formatting. Word can also directly open markdown files.