Markdown File Manager

Write Markdown with a live preview and export to HTML or PDF — no installation required.

Markdown File Manager is a clean, distraction-free Markdown editor with a live preview pane and one-click export to .md, HTML, or PDF. It's the tool to reach for when you want to write formatted content without wrestling with a word processor.

The toolbar handles the most common Markdown formatting so you don't need to memorize syntax, while the editor stays out of your way for those who prefer typing it by hand. Switch to dark theme for comfortable evening writing.

Free. Private. Works offline.

User Manual

Overview

Markdown File Manager uses a custom Markdown renderer with highlight.js for code block syntax highlighting. Documents can be saved to localStorage and exported as .md, HTML, or PDF files. The interface is in Dutch, but the app works with any language content.

File Operations

Nieuw (New)

Clears the editor and starts a fresh blank document. If you have unsaved changes, save first.

Bestand openen (Open file)

Opens an existing .md (Markdown) file from your computer and loads its contents into the editor.

Exporteer .md (Export Markdown)

Downloads the current content as a .md file.

Exporteer HTML (Export HTML)

Renders the Markdown to HTML and downloads it as an .html file — ready to publish or share.

Exporteer PDF (Export PDF)

Converts the rendered Markdown to a PDF and downloads it. Uses the browser's built-in PDF rendering.

Donker thema (Dark theme)

Switches the editor and preview to a dark colour scheme.

Formatting Toolbar

ButtonMarkdown insertedEffect
B**text**Bold
I*text*Italic
H1# Heading level 1
H2## Heading level 2
H3### Heading level 3
> Blockquote
• Lijst- Unordered list item
Link[label](url)Hyperlink
Afbeelding![alt](url)Image
codebacktick-wrappedInline code
Codebloktriple-backtick blockFenced code block
Lijn---Horizontal rule

Editor and Preview

The interface is split into two panels:

Code blocks in the preview are syntax-highlighted using highlight.js.

Persistence

The editor auto-saves to localStorage so your work survives a page refresh. Use Export .md to save a permanent copy to your computer.

Privacy

All content stays in your browser. Nothing is transmitted to any server.