Markdown Viewer Online
Sample document

Welcome to Markdown Viewer Online

Open a .md file with the Open button (or Ctrl/⌘ + O), drag and drop it anywhere on this page, or just start typing. The preview updates as you write.

Tip

Everything happens in your browser. Your files are not uploaded anywhere, and your documents are saved automatically on this device.

Quick start

  • New (or + in the tab bar): start a blank document in a new tab
  • Tabs: keep several documents open at once (4 on the free plan, as many as you like with Pro)
  • Open → From URL: view a Markdown file from GitHub, GitLab or any link
  • Export: download as .md or .html, or save as PDF
  • Share: create a link that contains your document
  • View: switch between Edit, Split and Preview

What you can write

Feature Markdown Result
Bold / italic **bold**, _italic_ bold, italic
Link [text](https://gloath.com) text
Inline code `code` code
Strikethrough ~~old~~ old

Task lists

  • Open or create a Markdown file
  • See it beautifully formatted
  • Share it with your team

Code with syntax highlighting

function greet(name) {
  return `Hello, ${name}!`;
}

Maths

Inline maths like E = mc^2, or blocks:

\int_0^\infty e^{-x^2}\,dx = \frac{\sqrt{\pi}}{2}

Diagrams

flowchart LR A[Write Markdown] --> B[Live preview] B --> C{Happy?} C -- Yes --> D[Export or share] C -- No --> A

New to Markdown? See the Markdown cheat sheet.[1]


  1. Supports CommonMark and GitHub Flavored Markdown, including footnotes like this one. ↩︎

The simple way to view and create Markdown files online

Markdown Viewer Online is a free online Markdown viewer and editor. Open any .md file to see it formatted instantly, or write your own with a live side-by-side preview. It works on any device, needs no sign-up, and your files never leave your browser. Keep up to four documents open in tabs for free, or as many as you like with Pro.

Frequently asked questions

How do I open a .md file online?

Click Open (or press Ctrl/⌘ + O) and choose your .md file, or simply drag and drop the file onto the page. It opens instantly with a formatted preview. You can also paste a link to a raw Markdown file, such as a GitHub README.

Is Markdown Viewer Online free?

Yes. It is free to use with no account or sign-up required, including up to four documents open in tabs at once. An optional Pro plan lets you keep as many tabs open as you like.

Are my files uploaded anywhere?

No. Your files are read and rendered entirely in your browser and your documents are saved only in your browser’s local storage on your device. Share links store the document inside the link itself, not on a server.

Can I create a new Markdown file?

Yes. Click New, write in the editor using the formatting toolbar or Markdown syntax, then download it as a .md file, export it to HTML, or save it as a PDF.

Which Markdown features are supported?

CommonMark and GitHub Flavored Markdown: headings, lists, links, images, tables, task lists, strikethrough, footnotes, code blocks with syntax highlighting, GitHub-style alerts, KaTeX math and Mermaid diagrams.

Does it work on phones and offline?

Yes. The site works on iPhone, Android, tablets and desktops, and can be installed as an app from your browser. After your first visit it also works offline.

How do I convert Markdown to PDF?

Open your file, choose Export → Print / Save as PDF, then select “Save as PDF” as the printer. Only the formatted document is printed, without the editor.

Open from URL

Paste a link to a Markdown file. GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket and Gist links are converted automatically.

The file is fetched directly by your browser.

Share a link

Keyboard shortcuts

Open a fileCtrl/⌘ O
Save to your deviceCtrl/⌘ S
Print / Save as PDFCtrl/⌘ P
Bold / ItalicCtrl/⌘ B / I
Insert linkCtrl/⌘ K
Inline codeCtrl/⌘ E
StrikethroughCtrl/⌘ Shift X
Find & replaceCtrl/⌘ F
Undo / RedoCtrl/⌘ Z / Shift Z
Indent / outdent listTab / Shift Tab
Show shortcutsCtrl/⌘ /

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