How to use the Markdown Table Generator
- Copy cells in Excel or Google Sheets and paste them on the left — CSV or an existing Markdown table also works.
- Choose column alignment and whether the first row is a header.
- The Markdown appears instantly; switch to "Preview" to see the table.
- Press "Copy" and paste into a README, GitHub issue or notes app.
Examples
Spreadsheet data to a Markdown table
Tool Category Price
JSON Formatter Developer Free
QR Code Image Free| Tool | Category | Price |
| -------------- | --------- | ----- |
| JSON Formatter | Developer | Free |
| QR Code | Image | Free |Markdown table syntax
Columns are separated by | and the second row is a divider; use : for alignment — :--- left, :---: center, ---: right. Write \| to show a pipe inside a cell and <br> for a line break.
Specs & key facts
| Input | Excel / Google Sheets (tab-separated), CSV, semicolon-separated, existing Markdown tables |
|---|---|
| Alignment | Default, left, center, right |
| Padding | Aligned columns, counting full-width CJK characters as two |
| Automatic fixes | Fills missing cells, escapes |, converts line breaks to <br> |
| Output | GitHub Flavored Markdown table with preview and .md download |
| Processing | In your browser |
FAQ
Can I paste straight from Excel?
Yes. Copied cells are tab-separated and detected automatically.
Why pad the columns?
Markdown renders fine without padding, but aligned source is easier to read and edit. Turn off "Align columns" for the most compact table.
Can cells be merged?
Standard Markdown (including GitHub) does not support merged cells; use an HTML table if you need them.