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Free Online Markdown Editor — Live Preview, GFM Tables & Export
Write Markdown with a live split-pane preview. Full formatting toolbar, GitHub Flavored Markdown, task lists, tables, word count and export to HTML or .md.
Welcome to PursTech Markdown Editor
Write Markdown here and see a live preview on the right.
Features
- Real-time split-pane preview
- GFM tables and task lists
- Syntax-highlighted code blocks
- Export as HTML or .md file
- Word count and reading time
GFM Table Example
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Task List
Code Block
const greet = (name) => Hello, ${name}! Welcome to PursTech.;
console.log(greet("Developer"));
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How to Use the Markdown Editor
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Write in the editor
Type Markdown in the left pane. Use the toolbar buttons for quick formatting — bold, italic, headings, code, lists, tables and more.
2
Watch the live preview
The right pane renders your Markdown in real time. Switch between Split, Editor-only or Preview-only layouts using the view buttons.
3
Toggle dark preview mode
Click the sun/moon button to switch the preview between light and dark mode — useful for checking how your content looks in different environments.
4
Export in your format
Download your document as a .md file for GitHub, Git repos or Markdown platforms, or export as a complete HTML file ready to open in any browser.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Markdown and when should I use it?+
Markdown is a plain-text formatting syntax that converts to HTML. Use it for README files on GitHub/GitLab, writing documentation, blog posts (Ghost, Jekyll, Hugo, Gatsby), notes in Obsidian or Notion, comments on Stack Overflow and Reddit, and chat formatting in Slack, Discord and Microsoft Teams. Its key advantage is that the raw text is human-readable even without rendering — unlike HTML or rich-text editors.
What is GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) and what extra features does it add?+
GFM extends standard Markdown with: tables (using | pipe characters), task lists (- [ ] for unchecked, - [x] for checked), strikethrough (~~text~~), fenced code blocks with syntax highlighting (```language), autolinks, and @mentions. GFM is the standard on GitHub, GitLab, VS Code's preview, and most developer platforms. Our editor supports all GFM features.
How do I create a table in Markdown?+
Use pipe characters to separate columns and hyphens for the header separator row. Example: | Name | Age | City | on the first row, | --- | --- | --- | on the second row, then data rows. Columns don't need to be perfectly aligned. Add colons to control alignment: :--- for left, :---: for centre, ---: for right. Use our toolbar's table button to insert a pre-formatted table template instantly.
Can I add syntax-highlighted code in Markdown?+
Yes — use triple backtick fenced code blocks with a language identifier for syntax highlighting. For example: three backticks followed by 'javascript' on the first line, your code, then three closing backticks. Supported language identifiers include: javascript, typescript, python, java, css, html, json, bash, sql, go, rust, php, ruby and many more. Inline code uses a single backtick on each side.
How do I export my Markdown as an HTML file?+
Click the 'Export HTML' button in our editor — it converts your Markdown to a complete HTML file with basic styling and downloads it immediately. For a raw .md file, click 'Download .md'. The HTML export wraps your content in a complete, standalone HTML document with a stylesheet included, making it ready to open in any browser or embed in a website.