Download mdview
A lightweight, local Markdown reader. The Community Edition is free forever; Pro is a one-time $9.99 per-device lifetime unlock (built-in editors, Mermaid diagrams, math formulas).
Installer
One-click install, associates .md files automatically, double-click to read. Best for most users.
- Associates .md files — double-click any file to read it
- Start-menu shortcut · ships with an uninstaller
- Only about 2.0 MB — installed in seconds
Pro adds on top of Community:
- Built-in editors (Live Edit, split-screen)
- Mermaid diagrams (flow / sequence / Gantt)
- Math formulas (KaTeX, LaTeX syntax)
Includes everything in Community · try it free 100 times, then $9.99 once for a lifetime license
Pro: first 100 opens free, pay only when convinced
All downloads on GitHub
Every release is published on GitHub Releases: Windows installers, macOS DMGs, both editions, plus every historical version.
- Always the latest build — never a broken link
- Roll back to any previous version anytime
- Source code is public — builds are reproducible
mdview-setup-en / mdview-setup-pro-en · every version archived
Blocked by SmartScreen or an antivirus?
mdview runs entirely on your computer and uploads nothing. The warning appears only because the app doesn't carry an expensive code-signing certificate — it's a false positive. Click "More info" → "Run anyway". You can also grab the exact same builds from GitHub Releases, where every asset's checksum is visible.
System requirements
Not sure which edition? See the Community vs Pro comparison, or browse the changelog for what's new in each version. Questions? Get in touch.