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Open MD File Online

Open a .md file in your browser, read the formatted Markdown, then export to PDF or Word. Free, no signup.

Use this page to open an MD file without installing an editor. Drop a .md file (or paste Markdown), read it as a clean document, then export it when you need another format: convert it with our Markdown to Word converter for an editable document, or save Markdown as PDF for a fixed layout. Parsing runs in your browser — the file is not uploaded to our servers.

Drop your .md file here

or use one of the options below — nothing is ever uploaded

100% private — your file never leaves your browser
Supports .md · .markdown · .txt  ·  up to 10 MB

Reads like a document

GitHub-flavored Markdown rendered with tables, task lists, and code highlighting — not raw source text.

Export three ways

Save as PDF, download as Word, or copy rich text straight into Google Docs and email.

Diagrams & formulas

Mermaid charts and LaTeX math render inline — perfect for AI-generated documents. Each diagram can be fixed or exported as SVG and PNG.

Private by design

Everything happens locally in your browser. No upload, no account, no ads, no tracking of your content.

Need to convert or publish Markdown as a web page? Try our sister tool mdtohtml.app

Guides: how to open an MD file · what is an MD file · open Markdown without uploading · MD viewer workspace
Mermaid tools: Mermaid viewer · fix Mermaid syntax · Mermaid to SVG · Mermaid to PNG · extract diagrams from Markdown

FAQ

How do I open an MD file?

Drag the .md file into this page, or click Choose file. It renders as a readable Markdown document in your browser — no software to install, no account needed.

Is my file uploaded to a server?

No. Everything is parsed locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your file never leaves your device — you can keep using the tool offline once the page is loaded.

Can I convert the MD file to PDF or Word?

Yes. After opening a file, use the PDF or Word buttons in the top toolbar, or copy the formatted content into Google Docs, Word, or email.

What is an MD file?

An .md file is a plain-text document written in Markdown. AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude often export notes as .md. See what is an MD file.