# Markdown Previewer

Convert Markdown to HTML with syntax highlighting and customizable themes

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/markdown-preview

- **Category:** Text Processing

- **Keywords:** markdown, preview, converter, syntax, highlighting, html, md, render

## Overview

The Markdown Previewer is a streamlined utility designed to convert your Markdown text into clean, rendered HTML in real-time, complete with professional syntax highlighting and customizable visual themes.

## Inputs

- **Markdown Content** (textarea): Enter your markdown content here...
- **Syntax Highlighting Theme** (select)
- **Enable Tables** (checkbox)
- **Enable Strikethrough** (checkbox)
- **Enable Task Lists** (checkbox)
- **Enable Code Highlighting** (checkbox)

## When to use

- Verify the visual formatting of documentation or README files before publishing.
- Preview complex technical content that includes tables, task lists, and code blocks.
- Generate clean HTML snippets for web integration while maintaining readable syntax styling.

## How it works

- Paste your raw Markdown text into the input area.
- Select your preferred syntax highlighting theme from the dropdown menu.
- Toggle specific features like tables, task lists, or strikethrough to match your document requirements.
- View the live-rendered HTML output instantly.

## Use cases

- Drafting technical documentation for software projects.
- Creating formatted content for internal wikis or team communication platforms.
- Testing complex Markdown syntax before deploying to a static site generator.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I customize the look of my code blocks?

Yes, you can choose from several built-in themes like Prism, Dark, or Twilight to change the syntax highlighting style.

### Does this tool support advanced Markdown features?

Yes, you can enable or disable support for tables, task lists, and strikethrough formatting via the configuration options.

### Is the output raw HTML code?

The tool renders the Markdown into a visual preview, which represents how your content will appear when converted to HTML.

### Do I need to save my settings?

Settings are applied immediately as you toggle them, allowing you to see changes to your document structure in real-time.

### Is there a limit to the amount of text I can preview?

The tool is optimized for standard documentation lengths; simply paste your content into the text area to begin.

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## Samples

- [Markdown Viewer Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/markdown-viewer-samples): Sample Markdown files for README preview, documentation rendering, and rich-text markup tests
- [Markdown Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/markdown-samples): Markdown format examples from simple to complex document structures
- [Markdown Slide Deck Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/md-slide-deck-to-pdf): Remark/Marp style Markdown slide decks for testing PDF export layouts
- [PDF Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/pdf-samples): Generated PDF samples from tools dated 2026-02-01 to 2026-02-10

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