Distraction-free reading · Free

Markdown Reader — Read MD Files Online

Open any .md file in a split view: raw Markdown on the left, the rendered document on the right — both columns shown in full. One click switches to distraction-free reading.

Drop your own .md file here

Replaces the sample below — nothing is ever uploaded

Split view: see the Markdown and the result together

Drop a file above and it opens in split view — the raw Markdown on the left, the rendered document on the right. Neither column is boxed in or clipped: both run to their full length side by side and the page scrolls normally, so you can read the whole document and its source without a scrollbar inside a scrollbar. It is the fastest way to understand why a document looks the way it does, and to check that a file you received is complete.

Or switch to pure reading

Source view is useful; it is not always what you want. The Read button in the toolbar collapses the split into a single, book-like column: comfortable line length, automatic table of contents in the sidebar, reading progress bar and three text sizes. Switch back and forth as often as you like — the file is never re-uploaded or re-parsed from scratch.

Made for AI-era documents

ChatGPT, Claude and Cursor produce long, structured Markdown: nested headings, tables, code, math. This reader keeps the structure navigable — click any heading in the sidebar to jump, switch to dark mode for night reading, or turn on the serif font for a more paper-like feel.

Your files stay yours

The reader runs entirely in your browser. Files are parsed locally and never uploaded. When you're done reading, export the document to PDF or Word, or copy the formatted text anywhere.

Reader features

  • Split view with both columns at full length, plus one-click copy of the raw source
  • Document-style reading layout with max reading width and generous line height
  • Sidebar table of contents with scroll highlighting
  • Light / dark theme, three font sizes, optional serif
  • Multiple files open at once, switchable via tabs

FAQ

Can I see the Markdown source and the preview at the same time?

Yes. This page opens files in split view by default: source on the left, rendered document on the right, both shown in full. Use the Read button to collapse it into a single reading column.

Can I read multiple MD files at once?

Yes — drop several files together and switch between them with tabs at the top of the reader.

Does dark mode work for the document too?

Yes, the entire document — including code blocks and diagrams — switches to a dark palette.