Markdown Table Generator
Create and format Markdown tables visually for GitHub, Jira, and docs.
About the Markdown Table Generator
Markdown is an amazing language for writing documentation, but creating tables in it is notoriously difficult. You have to manually align vertical pipes, calculate spaces, and fiddle with dashes just to get columns to line up. If you make one typo, the whole table breaks. The Markdown Table Generator removes this frustration entirely.
This tool provides a visual, spreadsheet-like editor where you can simply type your data. It handles all the complex formatting for you in the background. You can add rows and columns with a click, align text (left, center, or right) for specific columns, and instantly generate the clean Markdown code needed for your project.
We built this with developers and technical writers in mind. It runs 100% in your browser (client-side), so your data remains private. It also supports "Smart Paste"—you can copy cells from Excel, Google Sheets, or a CSV file and paste them directly into the editor to convert them to Markdown instantly.
How to Use the Tool
- Use the grid to type your headers and data cells.
- Click "Add Row" or "Add Column" to expand the table size.
- Use the alignment icons (Left, Center, Right) in the table headers to justify the text in that column.
- Check "Compact Mode" if you prefer file size over readability, or leave it unchecked for a "Pretty Printed" table with aligned spacing.
- Click "Copy to Clipboard" and paste the result into your GitHub README, Jira ticket, or Notion document.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I align text in Markdown tables?
Markdown uses colons in the separator line to define alignment. :--- is left, :---: is center, and ---: is right. Our tool handles this automatically when you click the alignment buttons in the table header.
Can I import data from Excel?
Yes! Just select your cells in Excel or Google Sheets, copy them, and paste them anywhere inside the grid editor. The tool will automatically detect the format and populate the table for you.
What is "Compact Mode"?
By default, the tool adds extra spaces to make the Markdown code look like a grid (Pretty Print). This is easier to read in a code editor. "Compact Mode" removes these extra spaces, creating the smallest possible text string that still renders correctly as a table.
Is this compatible with GitHub?
Yes. This generator produces standard GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM), which is supported by GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Reddit, Notion, and most modern documentation sites.