Beautiful Markdown viewer and editor with live preview, syntax highlighting, export options, and more.
Users
22
+6 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#146K
#122K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 19 Apr 2026
Users
monthly, 6 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:22 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 6 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About MarkdownLive — View & Edit Markdown
MarkdownLive transforms any Markdown file into a beautiful, live-rendered document ,right in your browser. Whether you're opening a local .md file, browsing a GitHub raw file, or writing from scratch, MarkdownLive gives you a clean, distraction-free environment with real-time preview.
Key Features
Instant Rendering — Markdown files are automatically detected and rendered with full GitHub-Flavored Markdown (GFM) support, including tables, task lists, and fenced code blocks.
Live Split Editor — Write on the left, preview on the right. Changes render in real time as you type.
Syntax Highlighting — Code blocks are beautifully highlighted across dozens of programming languages.
Export Options — Export your document as HTML, plain text, or PDF with a single click.
Drag & Drop — Drop any .md file directly onto the viewer to open it instantly.
Light & Dark Themes — Automatic theme detection or manual toggle to match your preference.
Formatting Toolbar — Quick-insert bold, italic, code, links, headings, lists, and tables without memorizing syntax.
Keyboard Shortcuts — Full shortcut support: Ctrl+B, Ctrl+I, Ctrl+K, Ctrl+S, Ctrl+O, and more.
Resizable Panels — Drag the divider to customize your editor/preview split.
Download & Save — Save your edited Markdown back to disk at any time.
Supported Formats
.md · .markdown · .mdown · .mkdn · .mdx
Privacy First
MarkdownLive works entirely locally. No data is sent to any server. Your files never leave your browser.