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Format and beautify Markdown

Paste messy Markdown, get clean and consistent output. Normalizes whitespace, list markers, emphasis, and headings. Works entirely in your browser.

Your files never leave your browser. All processing happens locally.
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What does a Markdown formatter do?

A Markdown formatter beautifies inconsistent Markdown — standardizing list markers, emphasis style, heading format, and whitespace — so your documents read cleanly and diff predictably in version control. It's the Markdown equivalent of running a code formatter.

Paste your Markdown and the tool normalizes mixed list markers (-, *, +), collapses extra blank lines, unifies emphasis style (asterisks versus underscores), and trims trailing whitespace, using the same remark engine that powers Prettier's Markdown formatter. GitHub Flavored Markdown — tables, task lists, strikethrough, autolinks — is preserved. Formatting runs locally in your browser with nothing uploaded.

FAQ

Common questions

Is this tool free?

Yes. The Markdown formatter is completely free with no usage limits, no account, no watermarks, and no hidden fees.

Is my data private?

Your Markdown never leaves your browser. All formatting happens locally on your device using remark.js. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

What does the formatter fix?

It normalizes inconsistent list markers (mixing -, *, +), fixes extra blank lines, standardizes emphasis style (*italic* vs _italic_), ensures consistent heading format, and cleans up trailing whitespace.

Does it support GitHub Flavored Markdown?

Yes. Tables, task lists, strikethrough, and autolinks are fully supported and preserved during formatting.

How does this compare to Prettier for Markdown?

This tool uses the same remark engine that powers Prettier's Markdown formatter. You get the same quality output directly in your browser without installing anything. For local formatting on Mac, try MacMD Viewer.

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Preview your formatted Markdown on Mac

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