Files with markdown file extension can sometimes be found as documents or source codes written in the Markdown markup language.
Software that open markdown file
MARKDOWN file extension - Markdown markup language source code
What is markdown file? How to open markdown files?
File type specification:
The markdown file extension is also occasionally used for files written in the Markdown markup language.
This language is used to quickly create easy to read and write text and then quickly convert them to XHTML format. Adopted by several programs and libraries, such as RDiscount, Redcarpet, BlueCloth, Kramdown, Maruku etc.
Updated: April 7, 2024
The default software associated to open markdown file:
Company or developer:
John Gruber
Markdown is a text-to-HTML conversion tool for web writers. Markdown allows you to write using an easy-to-read, easy-to-write plain text format, then convert it to structurally valid XHTML (or HTML).
List of software applications associated to the .markdown file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open markdown file, edit markdown file, convert markdown file, view markdown file, play markdown file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Hint:
Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting markdown files.
Software that open markdown file - Markdown markup language source code
Programs supporting the exension markdown on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open markdown file action.
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with markdown file by default:
Markdown
Other suggested software:
NotePad++ text editor
Microsoft Windows NotePad
