MARKDOWN File Extension

MARKDOWN file extension is created by John Gruber, also known as Markdown Documentation File. MARKDOWN has been classified as Developer Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open MARKDOWN files in Microsoft Notepad program.

Markdown Documentation File Type

What is a MARKDOWN File Type?

Markdown files, in addition to HTML documentation systems, are also useful with source code version control systems. This explains why plain text files can easily be viewed in relation to historical revisions. Projects created with the popular online version control system GitHub often use a file called README.markdown, which contains the readme for the source code.

A Perl program called Markdown " is available to convert Markdown to HTML. It can be downloaded from Daring Fireball maintained by John Gruber, the developer of Markdown.

The .MD, .MARKDN and .MDOWN extensions can also be used in demarcation files. The most popular versions, however, are: .markdown ", .md " and .md ".

Free online MARKDOWN Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .MARKDOWN (Markdown Documentation File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to MARKDOWN, merge, split and compare the MARKDOWN files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

MARKDOWN Converter

Open MARKDOWN

Edit MARKDOWN

Compare MARKDOWN Files

Merge MARKDOWN Files

Split MARKDOWN Files

MARKDOWN Metadata Viewer

MARKDOWN Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Markdown Documentation File .MARKDOWN File Extensions while opening the .MARKDOWN files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open MARKDOWN Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Markdown Documentation File on your system such as Microsoft Notepad.
2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Notepad program for *.markdown (Markdown Documentation File) files.
   
   

   Associate MARKDOWN Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.MARKDOWN (e.g example.markdown) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft Notepad program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .markdown files.
   
   

   Associate MARKDOWN Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.MARKDOWN (e.g example.markdown) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft Notepad program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Microsoft Notepad extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related MARKDOWN File Extensions

MARKDOWN default file extension is .MARKDOWN and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for MARKDOWN File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the MARKDOWN files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open MARKDOWN File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Calibre 3 for Windows	Open Source	Calibre
	gVim 7 for Windows	Open Source	gVim
	Microsoft Notepad 1903 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft
	Notepad++ 6 for Windows	Freeware	Notepad Plus Plus
	Vim 7 for Windows	Open Source	Vim

Open MARKDOWN File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Calibre 3 for MacOs	Open Source	Calibre
	Apple TextEdit 1.15 for MacOs	Bundled	Apple
	MacroMates TextMate 2 for MacOs	Commercial	MacroMates
	Bare Bones TextWrangler 4 for MacOs	Freeware	Bare Bones

Open MARKDOWN file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Calibre 3 for Linux	Open Source	Calibre
	Vim 7 for Linux	Open Source	Vim

Open MARKDOWN file on Web

Open MARKDOWN file on iOS

Open MARKDOWN file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About MARKDOWN - Markdown Documentation File

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