# Markdown Viewer

Free online Markdown viewer. Open .md and .markdown files directly in your browser without uploading them.

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/viewers/md

- **Category:** Text Files

- **Supported formats:** .md, .markdown

## Overview

This Markdown viewer renders Markdown files locally in your browser. Markdown is a lightweight markup language used for README files, documentation, blogs, and notes. Pick a sample or choose your own .md or .markdown file to see formatted headings, lists, code blocks, and tables rendered instantly.

## When to use

- You have a README or documentation file and want to read it formatted.
- You want a quick preview of Markdown before committing or publishing it.
- You are on a device without a Markdown editor and need to view a .md file.

## How it works

- Select a built-in sample or choose your own .md or .markdown file.
- The viewer parses the Markdown markup and renders it as formatted HTML in the browser with no upload.
- Read the rendered document, then switch samples or load another file any time.

## Use cases

- Reading GitHub README and documentation files.
- Previewing blog posts or notes written in Markdown.
- Quickly checking Markdown formatting without opening a full editor.

## Samples

- **Simple Markdown Document**: A compact Markdown file covering headings, lists, code blocks, tables, and quotes

## Frequently asked questions

### Is this Markdown viewer free?

Yes. It runs in your browser for free and needs no registration or installation.

### Are my Markdown files uploaded?

No. Files opened from your device stay on your device. Only public sample files come from the server.

### Does it support GitHub-Flavored Markdown?

Common Markdown elements — headings, lists, code blocks, tables, quotes, links, and emphasis — are rendered. Some advanced extensions may render with minor differences.

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