Quick and easy Markdown file viewer. In the world of AI, countless .md files are created daily. This tool provides instant viewing of markdown files with beautiful rendering, syntax highlighting, and seamless integration with Windows Explorer. Set it as your default .md viewer for effortless access.
Publisher’s description
What is Markdown Viewer?
Markdown Viewer is an open-source image viewer program for Windows from ElgibeSolutions. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.8, released on January 9, 2026. 3 versions are listed since December 2, 2025, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 4 file types, including .md, .markdown, .mdown and .mkd. Similar programs include ImageGlass, Weasis and QuickLook.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Markdown Viewer is an open-source image viewer tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Markdown Viewer safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E6244E263F22027826B6961096E719A23714A0EFA80BDD89EAAF3A01B89E43AC· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.8Latest | January 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.1 | December 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.0 | December 2, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ElgibeSolutions.MarkdownViewer -eMarkdown.Viewer.Setup.1.0.8.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- ElgibeSolutions
- Category
- Image viewers
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/lucianbumb/MarkdownViewer
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.0.8
- Released
- January 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 2, 2025
- Versions listed
- 3
- Website
- elgibesolutions.net
- winget ID
- ElgibeSolutions.MarkdownViewer
File types it opens (4)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Markdown Viewer free?
Yes. Markdown Viewer is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Markdown Viewer safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Markdown Viewer with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Markdown Viewer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Markdown Viewer support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Markdown Viewer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Markdown Viewer?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 2, 2025.
Can I use Markdown Viewer without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Markdown Viewer?
ImageGlass, Weasis, QuickLook, MSBuild Structured Log Viewer and LogExpert. The alternatives page compares them.
