About Markdown Viewer Online
A fast, free and private way to view and create Markdown files — made in New Zealand.
Markdown Viewer Online is the simplest way to view and create Markdown (.md) files online. Open a file and it’s instantly formatted. Start typing and you get a live preview. There’s nothing to install and no account to create.
What it does
- View any
.mdfile beautifully formatted — from your device, by drag and drop, or from a link (including GitHub, GitLab and Gist). - Edit and create Markdown with a side-by-side live preview, a formatting toolbar and keyboard shortcuts.
- Export to
.md, HTML or PDF, copy formatted text into Docs or Word, or share a link. - Supports CommonMark and GitHub Flavored Markdown: tables, task lists, footnotes, alerts, syntax-highlighted code, KaTeX maths and Mermaid diagrams.
- Tabs: keep up to four documents open side by side in tabs for free, or as many as you like with Pro.
- Works everywhere: desktop, tablet and phone, in five colour themes, and offline after your first visit.
Private by design
Your files are opened and rendered entirely in your browser. Documents are saved only in your browser’s storage on your device, and share links carry the document inside the link itself. We never receive the contents of your documents, with or without Pro. Read the privacy policy for details.
Who we are
Markdown Viewer Online is built and operated by Gloath Limited, a New Zealand company. We make focused, dependable tools that do one job well. One Gloath account works across all of them.
Contact
Questions, feedback or feature requests? Email us at support@gloath.com, or see the contact page.
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Markdown Viewer Online?
Markdown Viewer Online is made by Gloath Limited, a company based in New Zealand.
Do I need an account?
No. Open the site and start viewing or writing straight away. You only sign in, with your Gloath account, to use Pro.
What does Pro add?
Pro lets you keep as many documents open in tabs as you like. The free plan keeps up to 4 open at once; everything else is free.
Where are my documents stored?
Only in your browser on your device (local storage). They are not sent to or stored on our servers. Clearing your browser’s site data deletes them, so download anything important.
Is there a mobile app?
You can install Markdown Viewer Online on your phone today from your browser (Add to Home Screen). Dedicated Android and iOS apps are planned.
Can I use it for work?
Yes. Because documents are processed locally in your browser, it is suitable for private and work documents. Check your organisation’s own policies for handling confidential information.