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Markdown Editor
Write Markdown with live preview 鈥?export to HTML or download .md files
Write Markdown with live preview 鈥?export to HTML or download .md files
Markdown is a lightweight markup language that allows you to write formatted text using a plain-text editor. Created by John Gruber in 2004, it's now one of the most popular markup languages in the world, used for writing documentation, blog posts, README files, and more. It's easy to learn, fast to write, and produces clean HTML output.
Blog writing: draft articles in Markdown before publishing. Documentation: write README files and technical docs. Note-taking: fast, distraction-free note taking. Email drafting: write well-formatted emails. Content creation: create content for websites, forums, and social media that support Markdown.
Type your Markdown text in the left editor pane. The right pane shows a live preview of the formatted output. Use the toolbar buttons for quick formatting 鈥?bold, italic, headings, lists, links, images, code blocks, and tables. Check the stats bar below for word count, character count, and reading time. Use the action buttons to copy HTML, copy Markdown, or download files.
It depends on the use case. Markdown is simpler and faster to write for everyday content like blog posts and documentation. HTML gives you more control and is better for complex layouts. Many people write in Markdown and convert to HTML for publishing, getting the best of both worlds.
Many platforms support Markdown, including GitHub, Reddit, Discord, Slack, Notion, Obsidian, WordPress (with plugins), most static site generators, and many CMS platforms. It's become a de facto standard for writing content on the web.
Yes, most Markdown parsers allow inline HTML. You can use HTML tags for features that Markdown doesn't support, like custom styling, tables with complex layouts, or special elements. However, using too much HTML defeats the purpose of Markdown's simplicity.
Yes, there are several flavors. Standard Markdown (CommonMark) is the baseline. GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) adds tables, task lists, strikethrough, and more. Other flavors include MultiMarkdown, Markdown Extra, and R Markdown. This editor supports most common Markdown features.
Reading time is calculated based on an average reading speed of about 200 words per minute (WPM) for English text. The formula is: reading time = word count / 200, rounded up to the nearest minute. This is a rough estimate 鈥?actual reading speed varies by person and content complexity.