MARKDOWN

Basic information about MARKDOWN file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MARKDOWN（*.MARKDOWN or *.markdown）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the MARKDOWN file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the MARKDOWN file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MARKDOWN file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MARKDOWN file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MARKDOWN file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the MARKDOWN file?
How to open a MARKDOWN file?
What programs do I need to open a MARKDOWN file?
What programs help to create and edit a MARKDOWN file?
How to convert MARKDOWN files to another file format?
How to convert another files to MARKDOWN file format?

1.Detail information about MARKDOWN file extension: Markdown Documentation File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MARKDOWN files
File type	Markdown Documentation File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	John Gruber	File format	Binary
Description	MARKDOWN file is a Markdown Documentation File developed by John Gruber. A MARKDOWN file is a text file created using one of several possible dialects of the Markdown language. It uses plain text formatting but contains inline text symbols that specify how to format the text (e.g., bold for bold text, or other markups for italics, indentation, headers, etc.). MARKDOWN files are designed for writing documentation in plain text that can be easily converted to HTML.
Windows	Microsoft Notepad Notepad++ gVim Other text editor Daring Fireball Markdown Microsoft Windows NotePad
macOS	MacroMates TextMate Apple TextEdit Bare Bones TextWrangler Other text editor Daring Fireball Markdown Middleman
Linux	Vim GNU Emacs Other text editor Daring Fireball Markdown gedit
Web	GitHub

Can't open a MARKDOWN file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.MARKDOWN”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the MARKDOWN extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support MARKDOWN file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of MARKDOWN files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a MARKDOWN file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MARKDOWN file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a MARKDOWN file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the MARKDOWN file is damaged.
Whether the MARKDOWN file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the MARKDOWN file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the MARKDOWN file format is incompletely.
Whether the MARKDOWN file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a MARKDOWN file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a MARKDOWN file.

If the MARKDOWN file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.