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Free Markdown Viewer
Render .md Files Instantly

Drop a markdown file to view beautifully rendered content with full formatting. Code blocks, tables, lists — all styled. No upload — your data stays completely private.

Full markdown renderingCode block stylingTables & listsSource view toggle

Drop your markdown file here

.md, .markdown, .mdx, or .txt

About

What Is a Markdown File?

Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004. It uses simple plain-text formatting syntax — # headings, **bold**, *italic*, [links](url), and `code` — that converts to HTML. Files typically use the .md or .markdown extension.

Markdown is the standard for README files on GitHub, technical documentation, blog posts, and personal notes. Our free Markdown Viewer renders your .md files with beautiful typography, styled code blocks, formatted tables, and proper list indentation — all without uploading your data anywhere.

Use the viewer to preview README files before pushing to GitHub, review documentation from colleagues, check blog post formatting, or simply read Markdown files with full rendering. Switch to source view to inspect the raw syntax with line numbers.

Features

Features of the Markdown Viewer

Render Markdown files with beautiful formatting

Full Markdown Rendering

Renders headings, paragraphs, bold, italic, links, images, and all standard Markdown syntax into beautifully formatted HTML.

Code Block Styling

Fenced code blocks are displayed with a dark theme, monospace font, and horizontal scroll for wide content.

Tables & Lists

GFM tables render with borders and header styling. Ordered and unordered lists display with proper indentation.

Source View Toggle

Switch between the rendered preview and the raw source with line numbers to inspect the original Markdown.

No Upload

Markdown files are processed entirely on your device. Nothing is sent to any server — your content stays private.

Private & Secure

Your documents never leave your browser. Ideal for private notes, documentation, and sensitive content.

How to use

How to View a Markdown File Online

Four simple steps — no install, no sign-up

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Open the Markdown Viewer

Go to the Markdown Viewer page and you'll see the upload area ready to accept your file.

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Drop Your .md File

Drag and drop a .md, .markdown, .mdx, or .txt file — or click to browse and select one.

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Click View File

The tool parses your Markdown and renders it. Click the View File button to see the formatted output.

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Toggle & Copy

Switch between rendered and source view, copy the raw Markdown, and check word count and reading time.

Use cases

Use Cases for the Markdown Viewer

When and why to render Markdown files online

README Preview

Preview GitHub README.md files before pushing. See exactly how headings, code blocks, and tables will look.

Documentation Review

View rendered documentation files received from colleagues without installing a Markdown editor.

Blog Post Preview

Check the formatting of blog posts written in Markdown before publishing to your CMS or static site.

Private Note Viewing

Safely view personal notes and journals written in Markdown without uploading them anywhere.

File Conversion Check

Verify Markdown output from conversion tools or exporters before using the files downstream.

Development & QA

Inspect Markdown output from APIs, scripts, or documentation generators during development and testing.

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Free vs Paid — Markdown Viewer

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Daily usage
5 uses/day
Unlimited
File size limit
10 MB
Up to 500 MB
All core features
No software installation
Works on any device
Files stay on your device
Batch processing
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  • 100 MB file size limit
  • All file formats supported
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Markdown Viewer

Q1. What is a Markdown file?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber. Files typically use the .md or .markdown extension. It lets you write formatted text using plain-text syntax — headings with #, bold with **, links with [text](url), code with backticks, and much more. It's widely used for README files, documentation, blogs, and notes.
Q2. Do you upload my Markdown file?
No. The Markdown Viewer processes your file entirely on your device using JavaScript. Your content is never sent to our servers.
Q3. What file types are supported?
The viewer accepts .md, .markdown, .mdx, and .txt files. Any plain-text file containing Markdown syntax will render correctly.
Q4. Does it support GitHub Flavored Markdown?
Yes. The viewer uses the marked library with GFM (GitHub Flavored Markdown) enabled, so tables, strikethrough, task lists, and fenced code blocks all render properly.
Q5. Can I see the raw source?
Yes. Use the Source/Rendered toggle above the content area to switch between the beautifully formatted view and the raw Markdown source with line numbers.
Q6. Does it display code blocks?
Yes. Fenced code blocks (using triple backticks) are rendered with a dark background, monospace font, and horizontal scrolling for long lines. Inline code is highlighted with a subtle background.
Q7. Is the Markdown Viewer free?
Yes. The tool is completely free to use with no sign-up, no limits, and no watermarks.
Q8. Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The Markdown Viewer is fully responsive. You can open it on a phone or tablet, tap the upload area, and select a Markdown file from your device.
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