How to open .markdown file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .markdown file. The full name of the file is Markdown Documentation File. If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.The developer of this format is John Gruber.

.markdown file extension (Markdown Documentation File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Developer Files John Gruber Markdown Documentation File
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Programs using this file extension: .markdown
ADS OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Microsoft Notepad
  • Notepad++
  • gVim
  • Other text editor
  • Daring Fireball Markdown
MAC OS
MAC
  • MacroMates TextMate
  • Apple TextEdit
  • Bare Bones TextWrangler
  • Other text editor
  • Daring Fireball Markdown
Linux
Linux
  • Vim
  • GNU Emacs
  • Other text editor
  • Daring Fireball Markdown
Linux
Web
  • GitHub


The file extension .markdown can be used by another programs. If you have some useful information about .markdown file type that may help other users HowOpen.org, please send them to us and we’ll update our database.

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  • What application can open .markdown file?
  • How to open .markdown file?
  • What is .markdown file?
  • How can I convert .markdown file?
  • Where can I find informations about .markdown file extension? (for example on the File Extension website)
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