Markdown Document Renderer
A browser-based markdown renderer with Mermaid diagram support, syntax highlighting, and smart print optimization. Perfect for creating beautiful, print-ready documents from markdown.
maintained software January 2026 — Present
Tech Stack
Astro Marked.js Mermaid Highlight.js CSS
What is Markdown Document Renderer?
A browser-based tool for rendering markdown documents with beautiful typography, Mermaid diagram support, and print optimization. Write or paste your markdown, render it instantly, and export to PDF with smart page breaks.
Key Features
- Mermaid Diagrams: Render flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and more directly from markdown code blocks
- Syntax Highlighting: Code blocks with professional syntax highlighting using Highlight.js
- Print Optimized: Smart page breaks that never split content awkwardly
- Auto-Save: Your work is automatically saved to browser storage
- ⌨Keyboard Shortcuts: Ctrl/Cmd+Enter to render, Ctrl/Cmd+P to print
- Responsive: Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
How to Use
- Paste Markdown: Add your markdown content in the text area
- Render: Click “Render Document” or press
Ctrl/Cmd + Enter - Review: Check your formatted document below the editor
- Print/Save: Click “Print / Save PDF” or press
Ctrl/Cmd + P
Supported Markdown Features
- GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM)
- Tables with proper formatting
- Code blocks with language-specific highlighting
- Mermaid diagrams (use
```mermaidcode blocks) - Blockquotes, lists, and all standard markdown elements
Example Mermaid Diagram
graph TD
A[Write Markdown] --> B{Include Diagrams?}
B -->|Yes| C[Add Mermaid Code]
B -->|No| D[Just Text]
C --> E[Render]
D --> E
E --> F[Print to PDF]
Print Settings
For best results when printing:
- Paper size: A4 or Letter
- Margins: Default (2cm/1.5cm)
- Enable: “Background graphics”
Related Topics
# markdown
# mermaid
# pdf
# tools
# web-app
# print-optimization