Markdown writing

A browser Markdown editor that saves as you type

Open a tab, write your Markdown, and download a clean .md file when you're done. No install. No account. Auto-saves every half second so you never lose a draft.

Export a clean .md file

Hit the download button and get a proper Markdown file — not a renamed .txt. The filename comes from your note title. Paste it straight into Ghost, Substack, Hugo, Jekyll, or any CMS that accepts Markdown without conversion.

Auto-saves every half second

Every keystroke is committed to localStorage within 500ms. Browser crash, power cut, accidental tab close — your draft is intact on reload. The save indicator in the footer shows the exact timestamp of the last save.

Multiple tabs, multiple docs

Keep a draft, an outline, and a reference document open at once. Each tab saves independently. Name them anything — the sidebar shows all your open documents and lets you switch without losing your place.

Monospace font option

Switch the editor font to monospace from the toolbar for a more code-editor feel — useful if you're writing Markdown that mixes prose with code blocks or front matter. The font preference persists across sessions.

Find and replace across your draft

Ctrl/Cmd + F opens an inline find-and-replace bar. Swap a variable name used throughout a document, fix a repeated typo, or replace a placeholder. Match-by-match or replace-all.

Dark mode that respects your OS

The editor follows your system dark/light preference on load. Toggle it manually in the header if you want to override. Either way, it persists — you won't see a flash of white on every new tab.

What this is and what it is not

This is a plain-text writing tool with Markdown export — not a Markdown renderer. You write raw syntax (## Heading, **bold**, - list item) and the output file is a proper .md file that any Markdown-aware tool can open and render. There is no split-pane preview while you type. If you know Markdown, you do not need one.

Who it is for

Writers who draft for Ghost, Substack, or a static site generator. Developers writing README files or documentation. Note-takers who prefer Markdown over rich-text because the syntax is portable and future-proof. Anyone who wants a fast, auto-saving scratch space for Markdown that opens instantly in any browser without installing an app or creating an account.

A typical workflow

Open the notepad and name the tab after your post or document. Write your Markdown — headings, lists, code blocks, links. The save indicator confirms every change is stored. When the draft is ready, click the .md download button. The file drops to your Downloads folder named after your tab title. Drag it into your CMS or repository.

Frequently asked

Does it render Markdown preview?
No — this is a plain-text Markdown writing environment, not a split-pane preview editor. You write raw Markdown and export the file. If you need live preview, tools like StackEdit or Dillinger do that. This editor is optimised for writing speed and auto-save, not rendering.
What Markdown flavours does the export support?
The file is saved as plain .md with no transformation — whatever you type is what goes into the file. That means it works with CommonMark, GitHub Flavored Markdown, Obsidian, Bear, and any other parser. The editor does not add or strip any syntax.
Can I import an existing .md file?
Not through a file-picker dialog currently. You can paste the content of an existing Markdown file directly into a new tab and work from there. The text is treated as plain content and auto-saves to localStorage.
Does it work offline once the page has loaded?
Yes. After the first visit, the editor and all its assets are cached. Auto-save writes to localStorage with no internet required. You can write on a plane and download the .md file once you land.

Open the Markdown editor

Name a tab, start writing. No configuration required.

Open the notepad