Rendered in Your Browser
Pasted Markdown and selected files are handled locally rather than sent to the Compare2Word document-processing API.
Preview Markdown Online
Paste Markdown or open an MD file to see headings, tables, links, lists, and code rendered in a readable preview.
Markdown Text
GitHub Flavored Markdown
Preview common Markdown plus GFM features such as tables, task lists, and fenced code blocks.
Paste or Open a File
Start with copied Markdown text or choose an existing .md or .markdown file.
Turn Markdown Source Into a Readable Preview
Check a README or document draft
Paste Markdown from a note, README, issue, or documentation page and review the rendered structure before you publish or share it.
Preview GFM tables and task lists
The viewer supports GitHub Flavored Markdown, including pipe tables, task lists, strikethrough, and fenced code blocks alongside standard headings, links, and lists.
Use pasted text or an existing file
Paste source directly for a quick check, or open an MD file when the content already lives on your device. The result is a preview only; it does not edit the original file.
Rendered example
From Markdown source to a browser preview
Markdown is plain text with lightweight formatting markers. The viewer renders common Markdown and GitHub Flavored Markdown so you can inspect the structure before publishing a README, issue, or document.
Common source patterns and the structure they produce.
| Markdown source | Rendered structure | Useful check |
|---|---|---|
| ## Release notes | Level-two heading | Heading order and table of contents |
| - [x] Tested | Checked task-list item | Status lists and issue templates |
| | Plan | Owner | | Table header row | Pipe-table alignment and missing cells |
Review the document, not only the syntax
A preview can reveal structural problems that are hard to notice in source text, but it does not validate external links or change the original file.
Paste source or open an MD file
Use pasted text for a quick draft, or select an existing .md or .markdown file from your device.
Scan headings, lists, tables, and code blocks
Confirm that the hierarchy is understandable and that fenced code, task lists, and tables close where expected.
Verify links in their destination
The preview can display links, but you should still test important URLs and repository-relative paths where the document will be published.
A good fit for
- Previewing a README or documentation draft
- Checking GFM tables, task lists, and fenced code blocks
- Reading an MD file without opening an editor
Choose another method if
- You need collaborative editing or version history
- The publishing platform has custom Markdown extensions
- You need automated link, style, or accessibility validation
Markdown Viewer FAQ
Can I paste Markdown directly?
Yes. Paste your Markdown source into the input and open the preview.
Can I open an existing Markdown file?
Yes. The viewer supports .md and .markdown files as well as pasted text.
Does the viewer support GitHub Flavored Markdown?
Yes. It renders GFM features including tables, task lists, strikethrough, and fenced code blocks.
Is my Markdown sent to Compare2Word for processing?
No. Pasted content and selected files are handled in your browser and are not sent to the Compare2Word document-processing API.