About Markdown Formatter

Format and beautify your Markdown, CommonMark, GFM, and MDX files with this free online tool.

Normalize headings, lists, blockquotes, tables, links, code fences, and spacing in a Markdown document.

Key features

  • Formatting purpose Normalize headings, lists, blockquotes, tables, links, code fences, and spacing in a Markdown document.
  • Supported source Paste Markdown text written in the syntax or flavor expected by the destination renderer.
  • Style controls Configure wrapping and indentation where supported, then compare the preview or source output.
  • Formatted result The result is consistently styled Markdown suitable for README files, documentation, issues, and static-site content.

How to use Markdown Formatter

Follow this workflow to work with Markdown documents safely and accurately.

  1. Paste or enter the source Paste Markdown text written in the syntax or flavor expected by the destination renderer.
  2. Choose formatting rules Configure wrapping and indentation where supported, then compare the preview or source output.
  3. Format the source Run the formatter after the source parses successfully. It will apply presentation rules without intentionally changing the parsed structure.
  4. Review and copy The result is consistently styled Markdown suitable for README files, documentation, issues, and static-site content.

Usage tips

  • Confirm the target supports GitHub Flavored Markdown features such as tables, task lists, and strikethrough.
  • Keep blank lines around lists and code fences so different renderers parse them consistently.
  • Inspect raw HTML and reference-style links after formatting.

Frequently asked questions

Normalize headings, lists, blockquotes, tables, links, code fences, and spacing in a Markdown document.
Paste Markdown text written in the syntax or flavor expected by the destination renderer.
Configure wrapping and indentation where supported, then compare the preview or source output.
Markdown has multiple dialects. Formatting for one flavor can render differently in another, especially for tables and nested lists.