Markdown Table Generator Online Tool

Markdown Table Generator

Lining up pipes and dashes by hand is tedious. This Markdown table generator lets you create a Markdown table online in a grid: set rows and columns, type the content, and copy the table syntax into a README, a pull request, documentation, or a wiki page. You can also paste CSV, JSON, or HTML, or upload Excel, and convert it to a Markdown table. Everything runs in your browser.

What the Output Looks Like

| Name | Role | Status |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alice | Admin | Active |
| Bob | Editor | Invited |

• The first row becomes the header row
• The second line is the delimiter row (--- for each column)
• Each cell is separated by |, with a leading and trailing pipe on every line

This is the pipe table syntax from the GitHub Flavored Markdown spec, which GitHub describes in Organizing information with tables. Tables are an extension: plain CommonMark does not include them, but GitHub, GitLab, and many documentation and static site tools render them.

Common Uses

• Feature, option, or API parameter tables in a README
• Comparison tables in pull requests, issues, and design docs
• Turning spreadsheet or CSV data into a table for a wiki or Markdown-based blog

How to Create a Markdown Table Online

1. Click Generate Table, enter the number of rows and columns, and click Generate. Or paste CSV, JSON, HTML, or YAML into the input panel, or upload .csv, .xlsx, or .xls.
2. Rename the headers and fill in the cells in the Table Editor. Add or delete rows and columns, sort, transpose, or find & replace as needed.
3. Set the output format to Markdown.
4. Click Copy and paste the table into your .md file, or Download to save table.md.

Align Columns

The generator writes --- for every column (default alignment). To change alignment, edit the delimiter row after copying:

Things to Watch For

• Pipe characters inside cells: the generator does not escape them. Replace | in cell text with \| (use Find & Replace before copying) so the column count stays correct, as the GFM spec describes
• Line breaks: a Markdown table row must stay on one line. Some renderers accept inline HTML such as <br> inside a cell; check what your platform supports
• Formatting: inline Markdown like links, code, and bold works inside cells on GitHub; headings, lists, and code blocks do not

FAQ

Q: How do I create a Markdown table online?

Click Generate Table, pick the number of rows and columns, fill in the grid, set the output to Markdown, and copy the result. The tool writes the pipes and the delimiter row for you.

Q: Can I convert CSV or Excel to a Markdown table?

Yes. Paste CSV into the input panel or upload an .xlsx / .xls file, then choose Markdown as the output format. The first row becomes the table header.

Q: Will the table render on GitHub?

Yes. The output uses the pipe table syntax from the GitHub Flavored Markdown spec, which GitHub renders in READMEs, issues, pull requests, and wikis.

Q: How do I center or right-align a column?

Edit the delimiter row: :---: centers a column and ---: right-aligns it. See GitHub's guide to organizing information with tables.

Q: Why is my table broken when a cell contains a pipe?

An unescaped | is read as a column separator. Replace it with \| in the cell text, for example with Find & Replace in the Table Editor, before copying.

Q: Is my data uploaded?

No. The Markdown is generated in your browser and your data stays on your device.