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Write or paste HTML and see a live rendered preview instantly — test HTML snippets, templates or full pages in a secure sandboxed iframe without leaving the browser.

🌐 Live HTML rendering🔒 Sandboxed iframe⚡ Instant preview📋 Copy & Download
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📖How to Use the HTML Viewer / Preview

  1. 1
    Paste or type your HTML

    Paste any HTML snippet, template or full page into the editor on the left. The preview renders immediately in a sandboxed iframe on the right.

  2. 2
    Edit and iterate

    Every keystroke updates the preview in real time. Add CSS in a <style> block and JavaScript in a <script> block — both render correctly in the preview.

  3. 3
    Copy or download

    Click Copy HTML to copy your code to the clipboard, or Download to save it as an .html file for use in your project.

💡Common Use Cases

SituationWhy It Helps
Component testing Preview snippets instantly
Email template QA Test HTML email layouts
Client demos Show HTML designs live

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of HTML can I preview?

Any valid HTML — snippets (a button, a card, a form), full page templates (with <html>, <head>, <body>), component HTML (nav bars, modals, footers), CSS framework demos (Bootstrap, Tailwind), and JavaScript-enhanced pages. The preview renders in a sandboxed iframe that supports all standard web technologies: HTML5, inline CSS, external stylesheet links and JavaScript. External fonts from Google Fonts also load correctly.

Is the preview sandboxed and safe?

Yes — the preview uses an HTML iframe with a restrictive sandbox attribute. Scripts run within the iframe\ isolated context and cannot access the parent page\ cookies, localStorage or DOM. Form submissions are blocked. The tool does not send your HTML to any server — everything runs locally in your browser. This makes it safe to preview untrusted HTML code snippets without risk to the surrounding page.

Can I include CSS in the preview?

Yes — write CSS inside a <style> tag in the HTML editor and it renders correctly in the preview. You can also link external stylesheets using <link rel="stylesheet" href="..."> — popular CDN-hosted frameworks like Bootstrap (via cdnjs or jsDelivr) and Tailwind CSS (via CDN) load and render fully in the preview. Inline styles on elements also work as expected.

Can I run JavaScript in the preview?

Yes — JavaScript included in <script> tags executes in the sandboxed iframe. Standard DOM manipulation, event listeners, fetch API calls to public endpoints, and third-party libraries loaded from CDN all work. The sandbox isolates the JavaScript from the parent page — it cannot access parent cookies, sessionStorage or execute parent-page code. Console.log output is not directly visible but errors surface in your browser\ DevTools.

How do I preview a full HTML page with a head section?

Paste the complete HTML document starting from <!DOCTYPE html> through to </html>. The iframe renders it as a complete standalone page — including the <title> (shown in the iframe\ title bar), <meta> viewport settings, <link> stylesheet references, and any <script> blocks. This is particularly useful for testing email templates, landing pages and component library examples before deployment.

Can I use Tailwind CSS or Bootstrap in the preview?

Yes — link the CDN versions in your <head>. For Tailwind: <script src="https://cdn.tailwindcss.com"></script>. For Bootstrap: <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/bootstrap@5.3.0/dist/css/bootstrap.min.css">. Both load and render correctly in the sandboxed preview. This is ideal for quickly testing component designs before integrating them into a proper build pipeline.

Does it support HTML5 semantic elements?

Yes — all HTML5 semantic elements (<article>, <section>, <aside>, <header>, <footer>, <nav>, <main>, <figure>, <figcaption>, <details>, <summary>, <dialog>, <template>) are rendered correctly. CSS grid and flexbox layouts work. The preview uses a modern browser engine so there is full support for current HTML5 and CSS3 features including custom properties (CSS variables), animations and transitions.

Can I test responsive layouts in the preview?

Yes — the preview iframe can be resized to simulate different viewport widths. Use the width controls (Mobile 375px, Tablet 768px, Desktop full width) to see how your responsive layout behaves at different breakpoints. Media queries in your CSS respond to the iframe width, not the overall page width, so responsive breakpoints trigger correctly when you resize the preview frame.

Is my HTML saved or stored anywhere?

No — all HTML preview rendering happens entirely within your browser. No code is sent to any server at any point. There is no account system and nothing is logged or retained. When you close the browser tab, the code is gone. For persistent work, use the Download button to save your HTML as a file. The tool is completely private — suitable for previewing internal templates, client work and proprietary code.

What is the maximum size of HTML I can preview?

There is no hard limit — the constraint is your browser\ memory. HTML files up to several megabytes render without issues. Very large files with thousands of DOM elements may be slow to render on lower-spec devices. For extremely large pages, consider previewing individual sections rather than the full document. The tool handles most real-world use cases — component snippets, email templates and landing pages — without any size issues.