Markdown Formatter
Documentation is your product's face. Don't let messy tables and misaligned lists ruin the impression. Beautify your Markdown in seconds.
The Art of Plain Text
Markdown is the lingua franca of the internet. It powers READMEs, blog posts (like this one!), forum comments, and note-taking apps. Its strength is simplicity, but that simplicity can be messy.
Writing tables by hand is a nightmare. Aligning pipes `|` manually takes forever. Our Markdown Formatter automates the tedious work. It takes your rough draft and standardizes formatting so you look like a pro.
Why Format Matters
Consistent formatting isn't just about aesthetics; it's about readability in the raw state.
Table Alignment
The killer feature. We automatically add spaces to table cells so all the `|` separators line up vertically. It makes reading raw data enjoyable.
List Consistency
Stop mixing `*`, `+`, and `-`. We convert them all to a single style (usually `-`) to keep your document looking uniform.
Spacing
Markdown requires blank lines between block elements to render correctly. Our tool ensures paragraphs, headers, and lists have proper breathing room.
Code Blocks
We standardize the indentation of code fences (```) to match the surrounding list level, preventing broken rendering.
Developers
Fix ugly `README.md` files before committing. A clean README increases trust in your open-source project.
Technical Writers
Maintain consistency across hundreds of documentation pages. Ensure every table follows the same style guide.
Bloggers
Convert scattered notes into a publish-ready post structure without fighting with the CMS editor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can it convert HTML to Markdown?
No, this tool formats existing Markdown. If you need conversion, check out our HTML to Markdown tool.
Does it check spelling?
No. It focuses purely on syntax structure and spacing. It will not touch the actual words or content of your document.
Why did it add so many spaces?
If you have tables, we add spaces to pad the columns. This looks great in a monospaced font editor (like VS Code) but might look weird in a variable-width font. The rendered output (HTML) remains the same.
Preview Note
This tool beautifies the source code. To see what the final HTML looks like, you'll need a Markdown Previewer (or use the one built into GitHub/VS Code).
Local Processing
Your text is processed entirely in your browser. We do not store or read your documents.