Performance overhaul & new editor themes
A 40% faster initial load, two new editor themes (Tokyo Night & Catppuccin), and a redesigned sidebar. Built on feedback from 2,000+ active users.
✨ FREE & OPEN SOURCE
LIVE EDITOR
Write Markdown. See It Beautiful. Instantly.
The most powerful free markdown editor built on
Monaco Editor (the same engine that powers VS Code).
Get live preview, Mermaid diagrams, KaTeX math,
and PDF/HTML export — all in your browser.
No sign-up. No tracking. Just writing.
⚡ No sign-up · 🔒 Privacy-first · 💻 Works offline
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Features Packed
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Export Formats
PDF · HTML · MD · Copy
Lightning Fast
No lag, ever
8+ Themes
Match your vibe
Install as App
Works offline
BUILT WITH
⚡ Vite
💎 Monaco
📝 Marked
🔄 Mermaid
∑ KaTeX
⭐ GitHub Stars
📄 MIT Licensed
💰 100% Free
⚡ MONACO EDITOR◆
👁️ LIVE PREVIEW◆
📊 MERMAID DIAGRAMS◆
📐 KATEX MATH◆
📤 PDF EXPORT◆
🎨 8+ THEMES◆
💾 AUTO-SAVE◆
📱 PWA SUPPORT◆
⌨️ KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS◆
🔍 SMART LINTING◆
📑 MULTI-TAB◆
🎯 FOCUS MODE◆
✅ GITHUB FLAVORED MD◆
🆓 FREE & OPEN SOURCE◆
🌍 WORKS EVERYWHERE◆
👁️ EXPERIENCE THE EDITOR
See Your Markdown Come Alive
Real-time preview powered by Monaco Editor — the same engine behind VS Code. Write once, export anywhere.
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# Welcome to Markups ✨
## The Modern Markdown Editor
Write **beautiful** documents with
ease.
### Key Features
- ⚡ **Live
Preview** — See changes in real-time
- 📊 **Mermaid Diagrams** — Flowcharts from text
- 📐 **KaTeX
Math** — $E = mc^2$
- 📤 **Export** — PDF, HTML, Markdown
```javascript
const editor = new MarkupsEditor({
theme: 'dracula',
preview: true,
autoSave: true
});
```
Welcome to Markups ✨
The Modern Markdown Editor
Write beautiful documents with ease.
Key Features
- ⚡ Live Preview — See changes in real-time
- 📊 Mermaid Diagrams — Flowcharts from text
- 📐 KaTeX Math — E = mc²
- 📤 Export — PDF, HTML, Markdown
javascript
const editor = new MarkupsEditor({
theme: 'dracula',
preview: true,
autoSave: true
});
✨ Auto-Save Enabled
📱 PWA Ready
EXPORT OPTIONS
📄 PDF · 🌐 HTML · 📝 MD · 📋 Copy
⚡ Zero Lag Preview
⚡ POWERFUL FEATURES
20+ Markdown Editor Features,
20+ Markdown Editor Features,
Zero Configuration.
From live preview to Mermaid diagrams, KaTeX math to PDF export — Markups packs professional-grade features into a beautifully simple, free online markdown editor. No plugins, no setup, no paywall.
⭐ Core Feature
Monaco Editor
VS Code's Engine, In Your Browser
Get the full power of Visual Studio Code's editor — IntelliSense autocomplete, syntax highlighting for 20+ languages, customizable fonts, line numbers, word wrap, and minimap.
IntelliSense
20+ Languages
Minimap
Multi-Cursor
Live Preview
See Changes as You Type
Real-time rendering with zero delay. Split-view with a resizable divider puts your markdown and beautiful rendered output side by side. Synchronized scrolling keeps both panes aligned.
Split View
Scroll Sync
3 View Modes
Zero Delay
8+ Editor Themes
VS Light, VS Dark, Dracula, GitHub, Solarized, and more. Match your editor to your mood.
Smart Linting
Real-time markdown best practices checking. Write cleaner, more consistent documents.
⚠ Line 12: Heading level skipped
Mermaid Diagrams
Flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts — all rendered from simple text syntax.
LaTeX Math
Beautiful math equations with KaTeX. Inline and block equations rendered with publication-quality output.
∫₀∞ e-x² dx = √π/2
Export Anywhere
Download as PDF, clean HTML, raw Markdown, or copy to clipboard. Your content, your format.
📄PDF
🌐HTML
📝MD
📋COPY
Quick Snippets
Insert tables, code blocks, alerts with a single click.
Multi-Tab Editing
Work on multiple documents simultaneously. Each tab preserves its own content, scroll position, and undo history.
50 Docs
Independent State
Keyboard Shortcuts
Power-user shortcuts for everything. Works like your favorite IDE.
Ctrl+B
Ctrl+S
Auto TOC
Auto-generated navigation from your headings.
Auto-Save
Never lose your work. Every keystroke saved automatically.
Saved just now
🔄 HOW IT WORKS
How to Write Markdown Online in 3 Easy Steps
No installation. No sign-up. No friction. Open your browser, start writing, and export in seconds.
1
Write Your Markdown
Open Markups in your browser and start typing immediately. The Monaco editor gives you IntelliSense, syntax highlighting, and the same editing experience as VS Code.
▶
2
Preview in Real-Time
Watch your document come alive instantly. Split-view shows markdown and rendered output side by side. Mermaid diagrams and math equations display perfectly.
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📄🌐📝📋
Export & Share
Download your polished document as a beautifully formatted PDF, clean HTML, raw Markdown, or copy to clipboard. Share your work with the world.
🚀 BEYOND THE BASICS
Focus Mode, Writing Goals & More
Distraction-free writing, word count targets, typewriter mode, PWA offline support, and more — power features designed for focused writers and developers who demand the best free markdown editor.
Focus Mode
Pure, distraction-free writing surface. All UI chrome melts away.
Ctrl+Shift+FTypewriter Mode
Keeps your active line centered on screen for comfortable long-form writing.
Writing Goals
Set daily word count targets and track your progress with visual progress bars.
Document Statistics
Real-time word count, character count, reading time, and more.
GitHub Flavored MD
Task lists, tables, strikethrough, alert blocks, footnotes — full GFM support.
Install as App (PWA)
Install on desktop or mobile. Works completely offline with full functionality.
Built-in Templates
Professional templates — README, Resume, Blog Post, Meeting Notes, and more.
Quick Snippets
Insert tables, code blocks, alerts, and diagrams with a single click.
Fullscreen Mode
Maximum writing space with zero visual distractions.
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📤 EXPORT FORMATS
Export Markdown to PDF, HTML & More
Write once in Markdown. Export to PDF, HTML, raw Markdown, or copy to clipboard with a single click. Every export is polished and production-ready — no watermarks, no limits.
Print-Ready Documents
Generate beautifully formatted PDF files that preserve all your markdown styling, code highlighting, diagrams, and equations.
HTML
Standalone Web Files
Export a complete HTML file with all CSS embedded inline. Opens identically in any browser — no external dependencies.
Markdown
Raw Source Files
Download the raw .md source file. Perfect for version control with Git, uploading to GitHub, or other markdown processors.
Clipboard
Instant Sharing
Copy rendered HTML or raw markdown to clipboard with a single click. Paste into Gmail, Notion, Slack, or WordPress.
❤️ DEVELOPER LOVE
Trusted by Developers Who Care About Their Craft
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what developers are saying about Markups.
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"Markups completely replaced my previous markdown editor. The Monaco editor integration is brilliant — it feels like writing in VS Code but with instant beautiful preview. The Mermaid diagram support is a game-changer for my technical documentation."
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"The export to PDF feature is flawless. I write all my documentation in Markups and export for clients. Saves me hours every week."
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"Focus mode combined with typewriter mode creates the perfect distraction-free writing experience. I wrote my entire blog series using Markups."
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"Multi-tab support means I can work on README, CHANGELOG, and API docs all at once. It's become my daily driver for all text editing."
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"As a CS professor, the KaTeX integration is seamless. My students love the clean output, and I love the zero-setup workflow."
GITHUB STARS
⭐ 2+
📄 MIT Licensed — Free Forever
20+Features
4Exports
8+Themes
📦 WHAT'S NEW
Always Improving
Markups is actively developed. Here's what shipped recently — and what's coming next. Built with feedback from the developer community.
Mermaid v11 & KaTeX 0.16
Upgraded to the latest diagram and math engines. Now supports architecture diagrams, sankey, and 200+ new LaTeX commands.
Multi-tab & auto-save improvements
Open up to 50 documents with independent undo history. Auto-save now batches intelligently for a smoother typing experience.
PWA install & offline support
Install Markups on macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android. Full offline mode with intelligent cache strategy.
🏆 WHY MARKUPS?
Markups vs Typora vs StackEdit: Full Comparison
See how Markups stacks against Typora, StackEdit, VS Code, and Notion across 16 key features. We built Markups to be the most complete free markdown editor available.
| Features | ✨ Markups FREE |
Typora | StackEdit | VS Code | Notion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🆓 Free & Open Source | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| 💻 Browser-Based | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⚡ Monaco Editor | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 👁️ Live Split Preview | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ~ | ✕ |
| 📊 Mermaid Diagrams | ✓ | ~ | ✕ | ~ | ✓ |
| 📐 KaTeX Math | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ |
| 📤 PDF Export | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ~ | ✓ |
| 🌐 HTML Export | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✕ |
| 📑 Multi-Tab | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 🎨 8+ Themes | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 📱 PWA / Offline | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 💾 Auto-Save | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ |
| 🎯 Focus/Typewriter | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 📊 Writing Goals | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| ⌨️ Shortcuts | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ~ |
| 📚 Templates | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ~ | ✓ |
| Total ✅ | 🏆 16/16 | 8/16 | 6/16 | 7/16 | 6/16 |
📚 LEARN MORE
Guides, Comparisons & Resources
Deep-dive articles, side-by-side editor comparisons, and step-by-step tutorials to help you get the most out of Markups.
Online Markdown Editor
Why a browser-based markdown editor beats desktop apps for most writers and developers.
Read guide →Markdown to PDF
Convert any markdown document to a print-ready PDF with one click — diagrams, math, and styles preserved.
Read guide →Markups vs Typora
A detailed head-to-head comparison: features, price, performance, and who each editor is best for.
Read comparison →Typora Alternative
Looking to switch from Typora? See why Markups is the best free alternative for typora users.
Read guide →Best for Developers
The features that matter most to developers writing READMEs, API docs, and technical specs.
Read guide →StackEdit Alternative
Why Markups is the strongest StackEdit replacement in 2026 — same workflow, more features, fully offline.
Read guide →Live Preview Editor
How real-time split-view preview changes the way you write and edit markdown documents.
Read guide →Markdown Cheatsheet
Quick reference for CommonMark, GFM, tables, task lists, code blocks, Mermaid, and KaTeX syntax.
Open cheatsheet →Mermaid Examples
A gallery of flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts, and ER diagrams — copy-paste ready.
View examples →Math Examples
KaTeX samples for algebra, calculus, statistics, and physics — render instantly in Markups.
View examples →Markdown to PDF Tutorial
Step-by-step tutorial: write markdown, format it perfectly, and export to a polished PDF in under 2 minutes.
Start tutorial →Open the Editor
Skip the reading. Open the free online markdown editor and start writing in seconds — no sign-up required.
Launch Markups →
❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED
Frequently Asked Questions About Markups
Common questions about the free online markdown editor — pricing, privacy, features, offline support, and more.
Yes, 100% free, forever. Markups is open-source under the MIT license. No hidden fees, no premium tiers, no feature gates. Every feature is available to everyone, always.
No. There is no sign-up or login required. Just open markups.dev and start writing. Your documents are saved locally in your browser's storage.
No. Markups auto-saves every keystroke to LocalStorage. Your documents persist between browser sessions. We recommend exporting important documents as files for backup.
Yes! Markups is a Progressive Web App (PWA). Install it on your device and it works completely offline with full functionality.
Full CommonMark plus GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM): headings, bold, italic, links, images, tables, task lists, code blocks with 20+ language highlighting, footnotes, alert blocks, Mermaid diagrams, and KaTeX math equations.
Absolutely. Markups has no backend server. All documents are stored in your browser's LocalStorage on your device. Nothing is transmitted. Your writing is 100% private by architecture.
While Markups uses the same Monaco editor engine, it's purpose-built for markdown: instant live preview, built-in Mermaid & KaTeX, one-click export, focus/typewriter modes, writing goals, templates, and zero configuration needed.
Yes! Visit our GitHub repository to submit bug reports, feature requests, or pull requests. The project uses vanilla JavaScript, Vite, and Monaco Editor.
✨ READY TO WRITE?
Start Writing Beautiful
Start Writing Beautiful
Markdown Today.
No sign-up. No payment. No nonsense. Just open your browser and start creating. Markups is free, open-source, and built for developers who appreciate great tools.
✨ Free forever · 🔓 Open Source (MIT) · 🌍 Works everywhere · 🔒 100% Private