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Markdown viewer

Open a .md file and read it formatted, the way it looks on GitHub. Drop a README, notes or documentation file on the page and see headings, tables, lists and code blocks instead of raw symbols.

Your files never leave your device. Everything runs in your browser.

How it works

  1. Write or openType in the left box, paste text, or open a .md file. The preview on the right updates as you type.
  2. FormatUse the toolbar or the shortcuts for bold, links, lists, task lists, tables and code blocks.
  3. ExportDownload a complete HTML page, copy the HTML code, copy formatted text, or save the Markdown as a .md file.

Read .md files without an editor

Windows and most phones open .md files as plain text full of hash signs and asterisks. Drop the file on the left box or press Open file, and the formatted version appears on the right. Links to headings inside the document jump to the right place in the preview.

Because the viewer is also an editor, you can fix a typo right away and save the file again with Save .md, or export it as an HTML page to share with someone who does not use Markdown.

Files from other sources

A Markdown file can hide HTML. The viewer removes scripts, frames and event handlers before showing anything, so reading a file from a download or an email is safe. The file stays on your device the whole time.

Frequently asked questions

Which file types can I open?

.md and .markdown files, and plain .txt files that contain Markdown.

Can I print the formatted document?

Download HTML, open the file in your browser and print it from there, or save it as PDF with the browser's print dialog.

Is my text uploaded or saved on a server?

No. Everything happens in your browser. The draft is kept only in this browser's storage so it survives a reload; clear the editor to remove it.

Does it support GitHub Flavored Markdown?

It supports the parts people use most: tables with alignment, task lists, strikethrough, fenced code blocks with a language, automatic links and heading anchors. Footnotes and math formulas are not supported.

Can I use HTML inside Markdown?

Yes, common tags like br, sub, sup, kbd, details and summary work. Scripts, styles, forms, frames and event attributes are always removed.

Why do images from the web not appear in the preview?

For security, this page does not load images from other sites. The preview shows a placeholder with the image's description instead; the exported HTML keeps the image links, and pasted images in data form are shown.

How do I paste the result into Word or Gmail?

Press Copy formatted text and paste with Ctrl+V. Headings, lists, links and tables keep their formatting.

Does it work offline and on a phone?

Yes. After the page has been opened once it keeps working without a connection, and the editor also works on phones and tablets, where the preview appears below the text.