A lightweight, minimalist Markdown viewer and text editor built for productivity.
Publisher’s description
What is Markpad?
Markpad is an open-source text editor program for Windows from alecdotdev. It ranks 49th by popularity among text editors in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.8.4, released on October 7, 2026. 14 versions are listed since May 13, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,985 times. The source code on GitHub (sftwrdotdev/Markpad) has 1,281 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .md. Similar programs include Notepad++, Atom and Neovim.
Project description on GitHub: “The Notepad equivalent for Markdown”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Markpad is an open-source text editor tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Markpad 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:
76BEBA602956AF54CA334DB1CA9AB16A331C164AEAA7E9C9FE2AA0A4F3E93DEB· 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 14 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8.4Latest | October 7, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.8.3 | October 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.8.2 | September 29, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.8.1 | September 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.8.0 | September 27, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.7.6 | August 27, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.7.4 | August 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.7.3 | August 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id alecdotdev.Markpad -echoco install markpad-app -yMarkpad_2.8.4_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- alecdotdev
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- BSD-3-Clause
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/sftwrdotdev/Markpad
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.8.4
- Released
- October 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 3, 2026
- Versions listed
- 14
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,985
- GitHub stars
- 1,281
- GitHub forks
- 97
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- alecdotdev.Markpad
- Chocolatey package
- markpad-app
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Markpad free?
Yes. Markpad is open-source software under the BSD-3-Clause licence.
Is Markpad 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 Markpad 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 Markpad be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Markpad run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Markpad?
The versions page lists all 14 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 13, 2026.
What are alternatives to Markpad?
Notepad++, Atom, Neovim, Geany and Markdown Monster. The alternatives page compares them.
