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Markdown Viewer & Editor for Windows

Markdific is a Markdown editor for Windows 11 and Windows 10, and a free Markdown viewer for Windows. Open a .md file from File Explorer and read it as a formatted document, edit it in a live editor or in split view with the source, and export to PDF, Word or HTML. Install it from the Microsoft Store; Windows keeps it updated.

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Windows 11, or Windows 10 version 1809 or later. 64-bit (x64) PCs.
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Markdific, a Markdown editor for Windows, editing a document with the outline in the sidebar. Markdific on Windows: Split view. Markdown source on the left and the rendered document on the right, updating as you type. Markdific on Windows: Source view. The plain Markdown with line numbers, for precise edits to the file itself. Markdific on Windows: Present view. Read full screen and adjust text size, line spacing, width, font and contrast.

Edit the formatted document directly, with the formatting bar for headings, lists, links and tables.

Markdown viewer and editor for Windows at a glance

Windows
Windows 11, or Windows 10 version 1809 or later
Processor
64-bit (x64)
Install
Microsoft Store, or the Microsoft installer download
Updates
Installed automatically by the Microsoft Store
File types
.md, .markdown and .txt, registered when the app is installed
Export
PDF, Word (.docx) and HTML
Price
Free to open and read Markdown files. Editing, saving, export, themes and autosave are free for 14 days, then a one-time purchase of USD $12.99. See pricing

Install the Markdown editor for Windows

The Markdown editor for Windows is distributed through the Microsoft Store. Microsoft checks and signs the package, so Windows installs it without a SmartScreen warning.

  1. Open the Store pageGet it from Microsoft Store opens Markdific in the Microsoft Store app.
  2. Click GetWindows downloads and installs the app. On some PCs the button says Install.
  3. Start MarkdificOpen it from the Start menu, or double-click a .md file.

If the Store app is not available on your PC, download the installer instead. It is a small setup file from Microsoft that installs the same Store version.

The Microsoft Store installs new versions of Markdific automatically. To update straight away, open the Store, go to Library and click Get updates.

Open .md files on Windows 11 and 10

Windows has no built-in Markdown viewer, so .md files open in Notepad as plain text, or Windows asks which app to use. With Markdific as your Markdown viewer for Windows:

Make Markdific the default app for .md files

  1. Open Default appsGo to Settings > Apps > Default apps.
  2. Search for .mdType .md in the box for setting a default by file type.
  3. Choose MarkdificSelect the current app and pick Markdific. Repeat for .markdown if you use that extension.

On Windows 10 the same setting is under Settings > Apps > Default apps > Choose default apps by file type.

Features of the Markdown editor for Windows

Everything below works in Markdific on Windows. See the supported Markdown syntax for every element it renders.

Live editing with autosave

Edit the formatted document directly. With autosave on, your file is saved a moment after you stop typing.

Markdific split view: Markdown source on the left, rendered document on the right.

Source and split views

Work in raw Markdown, or use split view to see the rendered document update beside the source as you type.

Markdific Export menu with Markdown, PDF, HTML and Word options and Copy as Markdown.

Export to PDF, Word and HTML

Turn a Markdown file into a PDF, a Word document or an HTML page to share.

Markdific sidebar outline listing every heading in the document.

Outline sidebar

Every heading is listed in the sidebar, so you can jump through long documents.

Markdific presentation mode in the Dark theme with the Inter font and the reading controls bar.

Themes, fonts and presentation mode

Pick a theme and typeface, or read full screen and adjust text size, line spacing, width and contrast.

A Mermaid sequence diagram rendered in Markdific.A LaTeX math formula rendered in Markdific.

Code, math, diagrams and images

Syntax-highlighted code, math, diagrams and images render in place. Pasted images are kept when you save.

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Keyboard shortcuts on Windows

Markdific uses the Ctrl key on Windows.

Open a fileCtrl+O
SaveCtrl+S
FindCtrl+F
Export to PDFCtrl+Shift+P
Live editor, Source, Split viewCtrl+1, Ctrl+2, Ctrl+3
Show or hide the sidebarCtrl+\

Markdown viewer for Windows: frequently asked questions

How do I open a .md file on Windows 11?

Install Markdific, a free Markdown viewer for Windows, from the Microsoft Store, then double-click the .md file in File Explorer and choose Markdific. The file opens formatted, with headings, tables, code and images. Without a Markdown app, Windows shows the file as plain text in Notepad.

Which Windows versions does Markdific support?

Windows 11, and Windows 10 version 1809 or later, on 64-bit (x64) PCs.

Where do I download Markdific for Windows?

From the Microsoft Store. There is also a direct installer link from Microsoft for PCs where the Store app is not available. Both install the same signed version.

How do I set Markdific as the default app for Markdown files on Windows?

Open Settings > Apps > Default apps, type .md in the file type box and choose Markdific. You can also right-click a .md file, choose Open with > Choose another app, select Markdific and click Always.

How does Markdific update on Windows?

Through the Microsoft Store. New versions install automatically, or you can open the Store, go to Library and click Get updates.

Can I export Markdown to PDF or Word on Windows?

Yes. Markdific exports to PDF, Word (.docx) and HTML from the Export menu. Word export produces an editable .docx file.

Can I use one license on Windows and a Mac?

Yes. One purchase activates on up to three of your own devices, on any mix of Windows, Mac and Linux.

Updated 7 October 2026. See the release notes for the latest changes.

The Markdown viewer and editor for Windows

Free to read .md files. 14-day free trial. 30-day money-back guarantee.

Get it from Microsoft Store Download the installer Buy $12.99

Also available for Mac and Linux.