How to open an .md file
An .md file is a plain text document written with Markdown characters such as # for headings and - for list items. A Markdown reader turns those characters into formatted text.
Open your file in the browser
- Find the file ending in
.mdor.markdownon your device. - Go to the dotMD Champ reader and select Open .md file. You can also drag the file onto the page.
- Read the formatted document. Use the left navigation to jump to headings, or close the sidebar for more room.
Free reading: Open one file at a time without an account. The browser reads the file locally; opening it does not upload the document to dotMD Champ.
What if the file looks like plain text?
That is normal in a basic text editor: Markdown itself is plain text. Open it in the reader to see formatted headings, lists, tables, blockquotes, and code. If the file will not open, check that its name ends in .md or .markdown and that it is no larger than 10 MB.
Can I open more than one file?
The free reader displays one file at a time. Champ Mode keeps up to five files open as tabs and also adds editing, export, and email sharing.
Open the free Markdown reader