A standalone application that renders and displays Markdown files. It does nothing else! No direct editing nor any fancy note taking features. It is not distributed as a browser extension nor does it fire up a web server - so no web browser is needed to see the rendered Markdown file.
Publisher’s description
What is mdview?
mdview is an open-source notes & to-do program for Windows from Christian Dreier. 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. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.0.2, released on August 2, 2026. 19 versions are listed since August 16, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 3.8 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (c3er/mdview) has 147 stars. On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .md and .markdown. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “Standalone Markdown viewer”
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: mdview is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is mdview 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:
9569A1C3B9238A49675514176CA7D0E0FD8D2C02C6A8E7B28E6EA4A012E579BD· 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 19 versions ›19 versions over 5 years · about 3.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.2Latest | August 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.1 | March 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.0 | December 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.2.0 | December 18, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.1.1 | May 12, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.1.0 | May 5, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.2 | December 20, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.1 | October 29, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id c3er.mdview -emdview-4.0.2-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Christian Dreier
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/c3er/mdview
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 4.0.2
- Released
- August 2, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 16, 2021
- Versions listed
- 19
- Updates / year
- 3.8
- GitHub stars
- 147
- GitHub forks
- 12
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- c3er.mdview
File types it opens (2)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is mdview free?
Yes. mdview is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is mdview 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 mdview 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 mdview be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does mdview 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 mdview?
The versions page lists all 19 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 16, 2021.
Can I use mdview without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to mdview?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Notable and TagSpaces. The alternatives page compares them.
