Publish Markdown is a web-based tool that converts Markdown files into shareable web pages with one click, offering custom URLs, password protection, and expiration dates.
What is Publish Markdown?
Publish Markdown is a free, no-setup service that takes Markdown text as input and produces a publicly accessible web page as output. It runs entirely in the browser, with optional API-based publishing for programmatic use. Users can edit Markdown with a live preview, then publish instantly without hosting or deployment.
What makes Publish Markdown stand out?
- One-click publish — Go live in a single click with no server setup or configuration.
- Custom URLs — Assign a clean, memorable link (e.g., publishmarkdown.com/your-slug) to each page.
- Password protection — Gate access to a page with a password for private sharing.
- Expiration dates — Set a time limit after which the page automatically disappears.
- Export as PDF/PNG — Download a polished PDF or PNG image of the page for offline sharing.
- API ready — Publish, update, and delete documents programmatically via a REST API (1,000 requests/month on the Free plan).
- Real-time preview — See rendered Markdown side-by-side as you type.
- Syntax highlighting — Code blocks are highlighted for over 50 languages.
Who should use Publish Markdown?
- Developers — Share code snippets, API docs, release notes, or RFCs with a clean URL and syntax highlighting.
- Teachers — Distribute lesson notes, assignments, and syllabi behind a password with optional expiration.
- Students — Share study guides, research notes, and group project documentation instantly with classmates.
- Product Managers — Publish product specs, PRDs, roadmaps, and launch briefs secured by password.
Use cases
- Marketers: Create content briefs, campaign plans, and copy drafts, then export them as PDFs for client approval.
- Writers: Draft essays or documentation, share a link for feedback, and later export a polished PDF.
- Indie developers: Integrate Publish Markdown via API to auto-publish changelogs or help pages from your app.
Pricing
Publish Markdown is free to use for up to 100 published pages and 1,000 API requests per month. The Pro plan ($2.99/month) removes usage limits, removes the "Hosted on Publish Markdown" badge, and adds priority support.
FAQ
Is Publish Markdown free?
Yes. The Free plan allows publishing up to 100 markdown pages and 1,000 API requests per month, with no credit card required.
Can I use Publish Markdown without creating an account?
Yes. You can use the editor and publish pages without an account. However, custom URLs, password protection, and expiration dates require logging in. Pages published without an account expire after 7 days.
What export formats are available?
You can export any published page as a PDF or PNG image directly from the preview pane.
