File Extension Database

Open MD File

An MD file is a simple text document that does not contain any other elements. You can use it to insert symbols in the text and thus define the format of certain sections.

For example, you can make a word or section bold by placing two asterisks before and after it.

The MD file extension is a variant of the English Markdown Documentation. The included text is written in one of many different dialects of the Markdown development language.

Markup languages ??can be written and edited in any text editor. This also applies to the markup language HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language), which defines the content and formatting of websites.

However, the markup elements of this language are difficult for most people to read and decipher.

Compared to this, Markdown is much easier to read, although its formatting possibilities are limited, so this markup language is only used when the file contains only text.

There is a program written in the Perl programming language that allows you to easily convert MD files to HTML. In addition to the MD extension, Markdown files can also be saved with the MARKDOWN extension.

To open an MD file it is enough to have any text editor, like the ones below:

How Can I Open MD File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open MD file is to find a MD file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MD file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open MD file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as MD file opener then try to search online for "MD viewer", "application to open MD file" or "open MD file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open MD file

How Can I Open MD File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a MD file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MD file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with MD file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as MD file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open MD file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open MD file then try to search for "MD viewer", "application to open MD file" or "read MD file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read MD file

How Can I Open MD File on Android

If you downloaded a MD file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded MD file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "MD".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "MD viewer", "MD file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open MD File on iPhone or iPad

To open MD File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the MD file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "MD". This way you can find apps which can open MD files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "MD viewer" or "MD file" online in your favorite search engine.