Markdown Formatter
Format and beautify Markdown documents using Prettier. Normalize whitespace, wrap prose, fix indentation, and ensure consistent formatting with configurable options.
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What is Markdown Formatter?
Markdown Formatter cleans inconsistent Markdown spacing before you paste, publish, or commit a document. It normalizes headings, list indentation, line endings, trailing whitespace, blank lines, and common block spacing. The result is easier to read in raw Markdown and creates cleaner diffs in version control.
How does Markdown Formatter work?
This tool applies formatting rules to Markdown text without rewriting the actual content. It trims trailing whitespace, fixes heading and list spacing, normalizes line endings, and makes blank-line usage more consistent around block elements.
Key Features
- Normalizes heading spacing
- Fixes list indentation
- Removes trailing whitespace
- Consistent blank lines between sections
- Normalizes line endings
- Copy formatted Markdown to clipboard
- Download as .md file
- Browser-based formatting
Common Use Cases
Cleaning up pasted content
Format Markdown copied from a website or document that has inconsistent formatting.
Standardizing documentation
Ensure all Markdown files in a project follow the same formatting conventions.
Preparing content for commits
Format Markdown before committing to version control for cleaner diffs.
Fixing indentation issues
Correct list and code block indentation that was broken by copy-paste.
How to Use This Tool
Paste Markdown
Paste Markdown with inconsistent spacing, indentation, or line endings.
Format
Click Format. The tool cleans and standardizes the Markdown.
Copy the result
Copy the formatted Markdown for use in your project.
Pro Tips
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The tool preserves your content. It only changes whitespace and formatting.
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Use before committing to keep git diffs clean.
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The formatter handles headings, lists, code blocks, and blockquotes.
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Review the output to ensure nothing important was changed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What formatting rules are applied?
Markdown formatter normalizes heading spacing, fixes list indentation, removes trailing whitespace, ensures consistent blank lines between sections, and normalizes line endings.
Is my content sent to a server?
No. The Markdown is formatted in your browser.
Will it change my content?
No. The tool only changes whitespace and formatting. The text content is preserved.
Can it handle large documents?
Yes. The tool handles documents of any length that fit in browser memory.
Does it support GitHub Flavored Markdown?
Yes. The formatter handles GFM syntax including tables, fenced code blocks, and task lists.