Guides

Short, practical guides about .md files: how to open them, the syntax you need, and how to export to PDF or Word.

• What is a .md file?

  A .md file is plain text written in Markdown. Here is what is inside, how it differs from .docx and .txt, and how to open one on any device.

• How to open a .md file

  Open .md files on Windows, macOS, Android and iPhone: with a text editor, a Markdown app, or straight in your browser with nothing to install.

• View Markdown online

  Open and read .md files in your browser: drag and drop, no sign-up, nothing uploaded. Table of contents, search, PDF and Word export included.

• Open a .md file on your phone

  Read .md files on iPhone, iPad and Android: use the Files app, a browser, or add MDFrame to your home screen to read offline. No heavy app required.

• Markdown syntax cheat sheet

  A quick reference to the Markdown you actually use: headings, bold, lists, tables, links, images, code blocks, quotes and checklists, with examples.

• PDF or Word for your Markdown file?

  Compare PDF and Word when sharing a Markdown document: when you need a fixed, readable copy and when the recipient must edit it, with a guide for each.

• Convert Markdown to PDF

  Turn a .md file into a PDF in three steps, right in your browser: real text, searchable, correct accents, no software to install.

• Convert Markdown to Word

  Export a .md file as an editable .docx in your browser: headings, lists, tables, images and Mermaid diagrams as pictures. No Office required.