Free Tool
Markdown Table Generator
Edit a grid, paste from a spreadsheet, set column alignment, then copy or download a clean pipe table.
Edit the grid
Add or remove rows and columns. Type into each cell just like a spreadsheet.
Paste from a spreadsheet
Copy from Excel, Google Sheets, or any tab-separated data and paste into the grid.
Copy or download
Grab the pipe-formatted output to your clipboard or download it as a .md file.
Table generator
Adjust the grid and the Markdown output updates live.
Column alignment
Click a button to set the separator for that columnTip: paste tab-separated data copied from Excel or Google Sheets into any cell to replace the grid.
Markdown output
| Feature | Status | Score |
| :--------- | :------ | :---- |
| Dark mode | Shipped | 95 |
| SSO | Planned | — |
| Mobile app | Beta | 78 |How Markdown tables render
The generator produces pipe tables, the most widely supported Markdown table syntax. Each cell is separated by a pipe, and the separator row tells the renderer where the header ends and the body begins.
Need the full rules? See the Markdown tables guide for syntax details, escaping pipes, and platform support.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I create a Markdown table?
- Use pipe characters to separate cells and add a separator row of dashes after the header. This generator writes the pipes for you as you edit the grid.
- Can I paste a table from Excel or Google Sheets?
- Yes. Copy cells from a spreadsheet, click any cell in the grid, and paste. The tool reads tab-separated clipboard data and fills the grid automatically.
- How do I align columns in a Markdown table?
- Use the alignment buttons below each column. Left adds a leading colon, right adds a trailing colon, and center adds both.
- Does this tool save my data?
- No. The editor runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored, so you can safely paste private content.
- How do I add or remove a header row?
- Toggle the Header row switch. When on, the first row is treated as the header and the separator row is placed directly beneath it.
- Where can I use the generated table?
- Pipe tables work in GitHub, GitLab, Notion, Obsidian, VS Code, and most Markdown renderers. Some chat apps like Slack and Discord do not support tables.