Windows desktop app

Markdown Reader

Open a Markdown file from your computer and read it in a calm, readable layout — no editors, no accounts, no fuss.

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Free · Windows 10/11 · Latest release from GitHub

Built for reading, not editing

Markdown Reader turns local .md files into a clear reading experience.

Open any Markdown file Browse your PC or drag and drop a file into the window.
Clean reading view Headings, lists, code, tables, and quotes rendered for comfortable reading.
Light and dark mode Switch themes anytime. Your preference is remembered.
Private by design Files stay on your computer. No account, no cloud upload, no tracking.

Three steps from download to reading.

1
Download the installer
Get the latest Windows setup from this site.
2
Install Markdown Reader
Run the setup and open the app from your Start menu.
3
Open a .md file
Click Open or drop a file in — then read in a friendly format.

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