Dillinger
Dillinger offers online Markdown editing with live preview, HTML or PDF export, and sync options for GitHub, Dropbox, and Google Drive.
About Dillinger
Dillinger is a browser-based Markdown editor with a side-by-side live preview and synced scrolling. It can import and save files through GitHub, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Bitbucket, and export the current document to Markdown, styled HTML, or PDF.
Drafts are auto-saved to browser local storage and remain available offline after the initial load. Core editing and preview do not require signup, while cloud sync requires an internet connection and linking a third-party account.
Key features
- Side-by-side live preview with synced scrolling as you type
- Export current document to Markdown, styled HTML, or PDF
- Import and save files via GitHub, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Bitbucket
- Auto-save drafts to browser local storage
- Vim and Emacs keybindings with Monaco-based editing
- Full-screen zen mode and dark mode options
Best for: Developers, technical writers, and others writing READMEs, documentation, blog posts, or LLM prompts.
Good for
- Core editing works without signup, with drafts kept in browser local storage.
- Editing and preview continue offline after initial load.
- Supports file sync with GitHub, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Bitbucket.
Watch out for
- Cloud sync features require an internet connection.
- File sync requires linking a third-party account.
Dillinger at a glance
- Website
- dillinger.io
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Text Editors
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Dillinger FAQ
Does Dillinger require a signup?
No for core editing. An account connection is only needed to sync files with a third-party service such as GitHub or Dropbox.
Can I export markdown to PDF or HTML?
Yes. The export menu supports download as Markdown, styled HTML, or PDF.
Does Dillinger work offline?
Yes, after the initial load for editing and preview, with documents auto-saved to browser local storage. Cloud sync requires connectivity.
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