How do I open a .md file?
A .md file is plain text in Markdown format. Drop it on this page (or any text editor opens it raw) — this viewer renders it formatted: headings, tables, code, and math, the way it's meant to be read. No install, no signup.
Open it, read it rendered.
A free Markdown viewer and reader for .md files — tables, code, and LaTeX math rendered in your browser, with live-preview editing when you need it. Private, no signup. And unlike other viewers: one click to a real Word or PDF document.
100% client-side — nothing uploads · One click to Word with editable equations
sample
README.md — rendered sample
Drop any .md file on this page and it renders right here — nothing uploads, everything stays in your browser.
| You write | You see |
|---|---|
| GFM tables | Real tables with alignment |
fenced code | Syntax highlighting |
| LaTeX math, rendered |
- GitHub-style rendering
- Private — 100% client-side
- Your file next?
def hello(name):
print(f"Reading {name} rendered, not raw.")
Rendering happens in your browser — nothing uploadsExport to Word →PDF →Open the viewer workspace →
Open the file
Drop a .md file below or browse for it — it renders instantly, right in your browser. Nothing uploads anywhere.
Read it rendered
GitHub-style formatting: headings, tables, syntax-highlighted code, and LaTeX math as real equations. Switch to Preview-only and Focus mode for a clean, full-window reading view.
Export if you need to
This viewer is the same workspace as our converter — Word (with editable equations), PDF, HTML, and more are one click away. Or just print.
Common questions
Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. The viewer runs entirely in your browser — the file is read locally and rendered locally. It never leaves your device unless you explicitly export to DOCX (which briefly uses our converter and stores nothing).
What Markdown features does the viewer render?
GitHub Flavored Markdown: tables, task lists, strikethrough, fenced code blocks with syntax highlighting for major languages, plus inline $…$ and block $$…$$ LaTeX math rendered as real equations.
Can I edit the Markdown too?
Yes — switch the workspace to Split or Editor view and the same document is editable with a live preview, a formatting toolbar (bold, italic, code, links, headings, lists, tables), and ⌘/Ctrl+B/I/K shortcuts. The viewer, editor, and converter are one tool.
Can I turn the .md file into a Word document or PDF?
One click. DOCX arrives with native Word tables and editable Office Math equations — the part most viewers and converters skip. PDF and HTML render right in your browser, or use the Print button.
How do I open a .md file on Windows or Mac without installing anything?
Use this page — it works in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile. Bookmark it and drop files in whenever a README or AI-exported .md lands on your desk.
Can I use this as a README viewer?
Yes — README.md is just a Markdown file. Drop it here and it renders the way GitHub would show it: headings, tables, task lists, badges-as-images, and fenced code with syntax highlighting. Handy for reading a project's README from a ZIP download without opening an editor.