Write HTML. See it live. Learn by doing.
A real-time HTML, CSS, and JavaScript playground that runs entirely in your browser. Type code on the left, watch the rendered result update instantly on the right.
The Live Editor
Edit the code below. The preview updates as you type. Everything runs in your browser — your code is never uploaded.
Features built for learning and tinkering
Everything you need to experiment with HTML, CSS and JavaScript in one clean interface.
Instant Live Preview
Your rendered output refreshes as you type — no save button, no page reloads, no waiting.
Fully Client-Side
All processing happens in your browser. Your code stays on your device and is never sent to a server.
Download Your Work
Export your editor contents as a ready-to-use .html file with a single click.
Copy to Clipboard
Grab your entire code with one click using the browser's clipboard API — useful for sharing or backups.
Starter Boilerplate
Insert a clean HTML5 document structure with a single click and start from a solid foundation.
No Account Required
Open the page and start typing. There is no login wall, no tracking of your code, and no setup.
How to use the editor
Three simple steps from blank page to working preview.
Write your code
Type or paste HTML, CSS inside <style> tags, and JavaScript inside <script> tags into the left panel.
Watch the preview
The right panel renders your document live. Adjust your markup and see the result update automatically.
Copy or download
Use the toolbar buttons to copy the full code to your clipboard or download it as an index.html file.
How it works
Under the hood, the tool is deliberately simple and transparent.
1. Your input
The editor captures everything you type in a standard textarea element. Nothing leaves your browser.
2. Rendering
Your code is written into a sandboxed iframe using the browser's native HTML parser — the same engine that renders web pages.
3. No backend
There is no server-side processing. The preview updates locally, so it works offline once the page has loaded.
Who is this for?
Practical ways people use a live HTML editor.
Learners
Test a new tag or attribute and immediately see what it does, without setting up a local development environment.
Educators
Demonstrate HTML concepts live during a lesson or share a self-contained snippet with students.
Quick experiments
Prototype a small layout, a CSS effect, or a JavaScript snippet before moving it into a real project.
Honest limitations
- The preview uses a sandboxed iframe. Features that require top-level navigation, popups, or certain permissions may be restricted by the browser.
- External network requests (e.g., loading a font or script from a CDN) may or may not be allowed depending on the sandbox settings and your browser.
- This is an editing and preview tool, not a full code editor with syntax highlighting, auto-completion, or file management.
- Code is not saved between visits. Copy or download your work before closing the page.
- There is no server-side validation or rendering — the preview reflects what your browser does with the markup.
Frequently asked questions
Is my code sent to a server?
Can I use this offline?
Does the preview support JavaScript?
Will my code be saved if I close the page?
Is there a character limit?
Ready to try your first line of HTML?
Jump back to the editor and start building. No download, no signup.
Open the EditorAbout Us
HTML Live Editor is a free, browser-based tool for writing and previewing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in real time. It was built for learners, educators, and anyone who needs a quick, no-setup environment to test a snippet of web code.
The website is a single-purpose tool: it provides an editor and a live preview pane. All processing happens locally in your browser. There is no account system, no server-side storage of your code, and no external dependency required for the core experience.
We believe small, focused tools should be transparent about how they work. The How It Works section explains the technical approach, and the limitations section describes what the tool does not do.
This website is operated by HTML Live Editor. You can reach us using the details on the Contact Us page.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: This policy describes how this website handles information.
1. Code you type
Everything you write in the editor is processed locally in your browser. The code is not transmitted to our servers, not stored, and not shared by this tool. If you close the page, the code is lost unless you copy or download it.
2. Automatically collected data
This website is a static page. The web host may keep standard server logs (such as IP address, browser type, and request time) for security and operational purposes. We do not use those logs to identify individual users.
3. Cookies
The core tool does not set cookies. If advertising or analytics code is added to the page in the future, that third-party code may set cookies or use similar technologies. Any such code will be disclosed and will operate under the third party's own privacy policy.
4. Advertising
This website includes advertising placements. When a third-party advertising network's code is active, that network may collect information about your visit, such as your IP address, browser, and approximate location, in order to serve and measure ads. The specific data practices depend on the advertising network selected and its policies. We do not control those third-party practices.
5. External links
If you follow a link to an external site, that site's privacy policy applies. We are not responsible for the content or practices of external websites.
6. Contact
For privacy-related questions, contact us at email@example.com.
Disclaimer
The HTML Live Editor is provided for educational and experimental purposes. It is a code editing and preview tool, not a production development environment.
No warranty
The website and its tool are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the tool will be error-free, uninterrupted, or suitable for any particular purpose.
Your responsibility
You are responsible for the code you write and for any consequences of using it. Do not paste sensitive information into the editor if you are concerned about local device security.
Preview accuracy
The live preview relies on your browser's rendering engine inside a sandboxed iframe. Some features may behave differently in the preview than in a full web page, and browser security settings can restrict certain actions.
No professional advice
Nothing on this website constitutes professional, legal, or security advice. For production use, validate your code with appropriate tools and testing.
Contact Us
We welcome questions, bug reports, and feedback about the HTML Live Editor.
This is a static website with no backend server, so there is no contact form that delivers messages automatically. Please use the email link above to get in touch — your email client will open with our address filled in.
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