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Dillinger
What it is
Dillinger is a free web-based Markdown editor with live preview, cloud sync, and no signup requirement. Its Monaco editor provides syntax highlighting, multiple cursors, find and replace, and autocompletion. A side-by-side preview renders Markdown as it is written and keeps its scrolling aligned with the editor. Users can drag and drop files to import them, then export as Markdown, styled HTML, or PDF. Dillinger can also import and save files through GitHub, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Bitbucket; GitHub support includes public and private repositories and saving edits back. After the initial load, the editor works offline and keeps drafts in local storage, though cloud sync needs connectivity. Writing options include dark mode, fullscreen Zen mode, and Vim and Emacs keybindings. The site describes use by developers, technical writers, and AI builders creating READMEs, documentation, blog posts, and LLM prompts. Documents save automatically in the browser, and Dillinger says data is not stored on its servers.
For and against
For
- Free, with no signup requirement.
- Live preview stays aligned with editor scrolling.
- Exports Markdown, styled HTML, and PDF.
- Works offline after the initial load.
- Supports imports and saves through several services.
Against
- Cloud sync requires connectivity.
- The editor is available on the web only.
The verdict
Dillinger combines Markdown editing, live preview, offline drafts, and several import and export routes at no cost. Cloud sync depends on connectivity, and editing is web-based.
Who it suits
Dillinger may suit developers, technical writers, and AI builders writing Markdown documents, blog posts, or prompts. It is also suited to users who want browser-based editing with file imports, exports, and cloud-service connections.
Plans and prices
Free
No signup · no paywall · no usage limits
Read 3 Oct 2026 · dillinger.io
On the record
- AI workflows
- Dillinger describes Markdown editing for prompts, AI-generated content, technical documentation, and knowledge bases used with LLMs.dillinger.io · read 3 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The homepage describes the editor as a tool for developers, technical writers, and AI builders writing READMEs, documentation, blog posts, and LLM prompts.dillinger.io · read 3 Oct 2026
- Cloud sync
- Yesdillinger.io · read 20 Sep 2026
- Editor
- It uses the Monaco editor and includes syntax highlighting, multiple cursors, find and replace, and autocompletion.dillinger.io · read 3 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- Markdown,HTML,PDFdillinger.io · read 20 Sep 2026
- GitHub support
- Dillinger can import Markdown files from public and private GitHub repositories and save edits back to GitHub.dillinger.io · read 3 Oct 2026
- Import and export
- Users can import files by drag and drop and export documents as Markdown, styled HTML, or PDF.dillinger.io · read 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Dillinger can import and save files with GitHub, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Bitbucket.dillinger.io · read 3 Oct 2026
- Local file support
- Yesdillinger.io · read 20 Sep 2026
- OAuth
- The integrations page says Dropbox connects via OAuth and describes the credentials as secure.dillinger.io · read 3 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- After the initial load, the editor works offline and keeps drafts in local storage; cloud sync requires connectivity.dillinger.io · read 3 Oct 2026
- Preview
- The side-by-side preview renders Markdown as you type and keeps scrolling aligned with the editor.dillinger.io · read 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Dillinger is a free online Markdown editor with a live preview, cloud sync, and no signup requirement.dillinger.io · read 3 Oct 2026
- Security
- The features page says documents save automatically in the browser and that no data is stored on Dillinger’s servers.dillinger.io · read 3 Oct 2026
- Writing modes
- The editor offers dark mode, fullscreen Zen mode, and Vim and Emacs keybindings.dillinger.io · read 3 Oct 2026
