A Markdown viewer that renders directly with Direct2D/DirectWrite. It is fast and uses little memory.
Publisher’s description
What is mendo?
mendo by tanaton is open-source Windows software in the image viewers category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.4.0.0, released on October 17, 2026. The version history goes back to April 17, 2026: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (tanaton/mendo) has 7 stars. Similar programs include ImageGlass, QuickLook and Weasis.
Project description on GitHub: “Direct2D/DirectWriteで直接描画するMarkdownビュアーです。高速な動作を目指しています。”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: mendo is an open-source image viewer tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is mendo 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:
0C65DBAF378EF2A83D6F8B595F90CE6FC03237E09EBD816DE920FAA7DEE8C23C· 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 6 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4.0.0Latest | October 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.3.0.0 | October 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.2.1.2 | October 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.2.1.1 | October 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.2.0.5 | June 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.1.2.5 | April 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id tanaton.mendo -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- tanaton
- Category
- Image viewers
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/tanaton/mendo
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.4.0.0
- Released
- October 17, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 17, 2026
- Versions listed
- 6
- GitHub stars
- 7
- GitHub forks
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- tanaton.mendo
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is mendo free?
Yes. mendo is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is mendo 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 mendo 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.
Does mendo 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 mendo?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 17, 2026.
Can I use mendo without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to mendo?
ImageGlass, QuickLook, Weasis, MSBuild Structured Log Viewer and LogExpert. The alternatives page compares them.
