How it works
How to use the BBCode Viewer
Write or open code
Type, paste, drop a file or press Sample. Syntax highlighting, bracket matching and search (Ctrl F) are built in.
Edit comfortably
Line numbers, code folding, multiple cursors and undo history work like a desktop editor. Your text is saved in this browser automatically.
Save your work
Copy it or download it as a file with the right extension.
About the BBCode Viewer
Write or paste BBCode and see a live preview of how the post will look on a forum before you publish it.
Built for developers
Why developers use it
Private by design
Runs 100% in your browser. Nothing you paste is uploaded, logged or stored on a server.
Instant results
Output updates as you type, with precise error locations when something is wrong.
Works offline
Once loaded, the tool keeps working without a connection. Install it as an app if you like.
Free, no sign-up
No accounts, no limits, no watermarks.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser — nothing you type, paste or open is sent to a server, logged or stored. The tool keeps working offline once the page has loaded.
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