⚡ Markdown Preview & Lorem Ipsum
Get a preview for your Markdown texts or generate placeholder text for your layouts.
Preview (HTML)
Guide & best practices
Markdown Preview with CommonMark and GFM rendering
Write Markdown and see the formatted preview in real time – including tables, code blocks and HTML export.
Typical use cases
Ideal for READMEs, documentation, issue/PR descriptions and checking Markdown before publishing.
How Balou renders Markdown
Enter Markdown; Balou renders it locally as an HTML preview and lets you export the generated HTML.
Markdown best practices
Pick the right dialect (GFM for tables/task lists), use code blocks with a language and check the HTML before embedding.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between CommonMark and GitHub-Flavored Markdown?
GFM extends CommonMark with tables, task lists, strikethrough and autolinks; CommonMark is the strict base specification.
Can I export to HTML?
Yes, the preview can be taken as generated HTML, e.g. for a CMS or static pages.
Are tables and code blocks supported?
Yes, in GFM mode tables, code blocks with syntax and task lists are rendered correctly.
Is my content uploaded?
No, rendering runs locally in the browser.