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Open-source Markdown presentation ecosystem with a VS Code extension and CLI.

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About Marp

Marp, short for Markdown Presentation Ecosystem, turns a plain Markdown file into slides: you separate slides with horizontal rules, pick a theme or write your own with CSS, and Marp renders the deck. The most common way to use it is the Marp for VS Code extension, which shows a live preview as you type, while Marp CLI converts Markdown to HTML, PDF and PowerPoint files for scripts and CI pipelines. Because decks are just text, they work well with Git, code review and documentation workflows, and they are easy to generate automatically. All Marp tools are open source and MIT-licensed. It is deliberately simpler than Slidev or reveal.js, with fewer interactive features and animations, and PowerPoint output is suited to sharing rather than further editing. People who want drag-and-drop design or real-time collaboration with non-technical colleagues should look elsewhere.

Best for: Developers and writers who want quick slides from Markdown in VS Code.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Plain Markdown files that fit Git workflows
  • Live preview in VS Code
  • CLI exports to HTML, PDF and PowerPoint

Why people leave

  • Few animations or interactive features
  • Theme changes require CSS
  • PowerPoint output isn't meant for heavy editing

Top Marp alternatives

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  1. 1Slidev logo
    Slidev

    More interactive Markdown slides with Vue components and live code.

    66.5
  2. 2reveal.js logo
    reveal.js

    Full HTML control and a large plugin ecosystem.

    62.6
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    Deckset

    Polished Markdown slides in a native Mac and iPad app.

    59.6
  4. 4iA Presenter logo
    iA Presenter

    Text-first presentations with design handled for you.

    57.2

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Marp: common questions

Is Marp free?

Yes. Marp is free, open-source software.

Is Marp open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at marp-team/marp.

What platforms does Marp run on?

Marp is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Marp?

The highest-ranked Marp alternatives right now are Slidev, reveal.js and Deckset. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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