Markdown Table Generator
Build tables visually, copy as Markdown, HTML, or preview the rendered result.
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Tab in the last cell to add a new row automatically.
About this tool
The Markdown Table Generator lets you build tables in a visual spreadsheet-style editor without memorizing Markdown syntax. Add and remove rows and columns, toggle per-column alignment (left, center, right), import data from a CSV file, and export as Markdown, HTML, or a live rendered preview.
When to use it
- →Creating comparison tables for README files and documentation
- →Converting CSV data to Markdown for GitHub wikis and pull request descriptions
- →Building HTML tables for web content without writing raw HTML
- →Generating formatted tables for blog posts and technical writing
Tips
- ◆Press Tab in the last cell to automatically add a new row.
- ◆Import a CSV file to populate the table — headers in the first row are treated as column names.
- ◆Use the alignment buttons under each header to control text alignment in Markdown and the exported HTML.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add rows and columns quickly?
Use the + and – buttons in the toolbar to add or remove rows and columns. Pressing Tab in the last cell of the last row also automatically adds a new row. For large datasets, importing a CSV file is the fastest approach.
Does Markdown support table cell merging (colspan/rowspan)?
Standard GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) does not support cell merging. Markdown tables are limited to basic rectangular grids. If you need merged cells, use the HTML export — HTML tables support colspan and rowspan, which you can add manually after export.
What CSV format does the importer accept?
The importer accepts comma-separated values where the first row is treated as column headers. Quoted fields (surrounded by double quotes) are supported. Line endings can be CRLF or LF. Import files with .csv extension or plain text files formatted as CSV.
Will the Markdown table render correctly on GitHub?
Yes. The generator produces GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) table syntax, which renders in GitHub README files, wikis, pull request descriptions, and issue comments. The column alignment (left, center, right) is controlled by the colon position in the separator row, which GFM supports fully.