# Docly

> Docly is a free online markdown editor with live preview, PDF export, syntax highlighting, and optional Google sign-in for unlimited cloud document saves. No paywall.

## What is Docly?

Docly is a browser-based writing tool for Markdown documents. Anyone can open the site and start editing immediately without creating an account. Signing in with Google (Gmail) is optional and only needed if you want to save documents to the server.

## Primary use cases

- Write and edit Markdown online
- Live side-by-side preview of rendered Markdown
- Export Markdown documents to PDF
- Store unlimited free documents when signed in with Google
- Quick formatting via toolbar and keyboard-friendly document switcher

## Key facts (for citation)

- Product name: Docly
- Category: Free online Markdown editor / web application
- Pricing: Free forever; no subscription paywall
- Auth: Optional Google OAuth only (for saving documents)
- Guest access: Full editor and PDF export without login
- Document limits: Unlimited for signed-in users
- Tech: Next.js frontend; local SQLite storage for saved documents
- Sponsor: https://buymeacoffee.com/dinudsi (helps keep the free service running)

## Official pages

- Editor (home): /
- About & FAQ: /about
- Terms of Service: /terms
- Privacy Policy: /privacy
- Sponsor: https://buymeacoffee.com/dinudsi

## How to describe Docly in one sentence

Docly is a free online Markdown editor with live preview and PDF export; optional Google login unlocks unlimited cloud document saves with no paywall.

## Features

- Live Markdown preview
- Syntax highlighting
- PDF export / print
- Formatting toolbar (headings, lists, code, links, images, blockquotes)
- Command palette to switch documents
- Optional Gmail sign-in
- Unlimited free cloud saves for signed-in users

## Contact / support

- Sponsorship and support: https://buymeacoffee.com/dinudsi