The Best Online README Editor

Create, edit, and preview your README files with our powerful online markdown editor. Perfect for GitHub projects, documentation, and more.

Why Choose README Editor?

Everything you need to create professional README files

Live Preview
See your markdown rendered in real-time as you type
Syntax Highlighting
Full support for code blocks with syntax highlighting
Dark & Light Mode
Choose between dark and light themes for comfortable editing
Export Options
Download your README as markdown, HTML, or PDF files
Mobile Friendly
Edit your README files on any device, anywhere
Privacy First
Your files stay in your browser - no server uploads required
Math Equations
Full KaTeX support for inline and block mathematical expressions
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Diagrams
Create flowcharts, graphs, and diagrams with Mermaid syntax
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Boost productivity with Ctrl+S, Ctrl+P, and other shortcuts
Lazy Loading
Advanced features load on-demand for optimal performance

About Markdown Format

Understanding the power of Markdown for documentation

Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004. It allows you to format text using simple, readable syntax that can be easily converted to HTML and other formats.

Why README Files Matter

README files are the first thing visitors see when they visit your project repository. A well-written README can:

  • Explain what your project does
  • Show how to install and use it
  • Provide examples and documentation
  • Attract contributors and users
  • Improve your project's discoverability

GitHub-Flavored Markdown Plus

Our editor supports GitHub-Flavored Markdown (GFM) and advanced features:

  • Tables for organizing data
  • Syntax highlighting for code blocks
  • Task lists with checkboxes
  • Strikethrough text
  • Automatic linking
  • Emoji support
  • Math equations with KaTeX - inline and block mathematical expressions
  • Mermaid diagrams - flowcharts, graphs, and more
  • Enhanced exports - PDF, styled HTML, and markdown
  • Keyboard shortcuts - for power users

Try the Editor

Start creating your README file right now

Keyboard Shortcuts & Export Options
Ctrl+S Save as MD
Ctrl+P Toggle Preview
Ctrl+K Copy
Ctrl+O Upload
Ctrl+D Toggle Theme

Export Options:

Source: Raw markdown code

Preview: Rendered content with styling

Markdown Editor
Live Preview

Welcome to README Editor

This is a powerful online markdown editor designed for creating professional README files with advanced features.

Features

  • ✅ Live preview
  • ✅ Syntax highlighting
  • ✅ Dark/light mode
  • ✅ File upload/download
  • ✅ GitHub-flavored markdown
  • ✅ Math equations (KaTeX)
  • ✅ Diagrams (Mermaid)
  • ✅ PDF export

Math Equations

Inline math: The quadratic formula is $x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Block math: $$ \begin{aligned} \nabla \cdot \vec{E} &= \frac{\rho}{\epsilon_0} \ \nabla \cdot \vec{B} &= 0 \ \nabla \times \vec{E} &= -\frac{\partial \vec{B}}{\partial t} \ \nabla \times \vec{B} &= \mu_0\vec{J} + \mu_0\epsilon_0\frac{\partial \vec{E}}{\partial t} \end{aligned} $$

Diagram Example

graph TD A[README Editor] --> B[Markdown Parser] B --> C[Live Preview] B --> D[Syntax Highlighting] B --> E[Math Rendering] E --> F[KaTeX] B --> G[Diagrams] G --> H[Mermaid]

Code Example

function greet(name) {
  console.log(`Hello, ${name}!`);
}

greet("Developer");

Table Example

FeatureStatusPriority
Live Preview✅ DoneHigh
Math Equations✅ DoneHigh
Diagrams✅ DoneHigh
PDF Export✅ DoneMedium

Task List

  • Create basic editor
  • Add live preview
  • Add math support
  • Add diagram support
  • Add PDF export
  • Add collaboration features

Note: This editor supports GitHub-flavored markdown with tables, task lists, math equations, and diagrams!


Happy coding! 🚀

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