Modern & Powerful
MarkView - Modern Markdown Viewer for Chrome, Edge & Chromium Browsers
Transform your markdown files into beautifully formatted documents with live preview, syntax highlighting, diagrams, math equations, multi-language support, and powerful navigation features.
Also works on Brave, Opera & Vivaldi • What’s New
Free to use • No signup • Privacy-focused
- 00:00 - Introduction to MarkView
- 00:08 - How to Install MarkView Extension
- 00:34 - Enable File Access for Local Files
- 01:04 - Basic Markdown Rendering Demo
- 02:21 - Mermaid Diagrams
- 02:50 - Math Equations
- 03:10 - Lazy Image Loading
- 03:39 - Open file in external links (GitHub, GitLab, etc)
- 04:18 - Website and Support page
Instant Rendering
Open any .md file and see it beautifully formatted instantly. No configuration needed, no separate apps to install. MarkView works right in your browser where you already spend your time.
Privacy-First Design
Your markdown files never leave your computer. All rendering happens locally in your browser - no servers, no tracking, no data collection. Your documentation stays private and secure.
Works Everywhere
From local README files to GitHub raw URLs, from GitLab to Bitbucket - MarkView renders markdown from any source. Perfect for reviewing documentation, reading technical specs, or browsing open-source projects.
Feature-Rich & Free to Use
Syntax highlighting for 180+ languages, Mermaid diagrams, KaTeX math equations, auto-refresh, table of contents, and more. Get started instantly with powerful features at no cost.
Syntax Highlighting
180+ programming languages with beautiful GitHub-inspired color themes
Mermaid Diagrams
Flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and Gantt charts rendered beautifully
Math Equations
LaTeX math rendering with KaTeX for perfect formulas and equations
Smart TOC
Auto-generated navigation with scroll spy and smooth scrolling
File Browser
Navigate local markdown files with search and filter capabilities
Image Viewer
Full-screen lightbox with gallery navigation and lazy loading
Auto-Refresh
Live preview that updates automatically as you edit your files
Multi-Language
12 languages supported with auto-detection or manual selection
Highly Customizable
Dark mode, 9 fonts, adjustable sizes, line heights, and layout preferences
Eye-friendly dark mode with GitHub Dark color scheme
Clean light theme with high contrast for daylight reading
Professional flowcharts and diagrams from simple text
Beautiful LaTeX math equations with KaTeX rendering
1
Install Extension
Add MarkView from your browser’s official store
2
Enable File Access
Grant permission for local markdown files (optional)
Chrome: chrome://extensions → Details → Allow access to file URLs Edge: edge://extensions → Details → Allow access to file URLs
3
Open Markdown
Open any .md file and enjoy beautiful formatting
Ctrl + Shift + D Toggle theme
Ctrl + Shift + L Toggle TOC
Ctrl + Shift + B Toggle Browser
Ready to Transform Your Markdown?
Join thousands of users who love reading markdown with MarkView
Free to use • No signup • Privacy-focused