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Markdown Edit
A full-featured Markdown editor for Windows with an emphasis on content and keyboard shortcuts
Version 1.35.0.20260129 · by Mike Ward
Official site: github.com
About Markdown Edit
Markdown Edit is a Windows desktop CommonMark (a.k.a. Markdown) editor with an emphasis on content and keyboard shortcuts. There is minimal window chrome and most functions are accessed through keyboard shortcuts. There is no main menu, status bar, tabbed windows or other distractions.
### Features
- [Display Equation Markup](http://markdownedit.com/markdown-edit-math-equations)
- [Drag and Drop image uploads](http://mike-ward.net/2015/03/31/markdown-edit-1-4-imgur-uploads/)
- [Document Formatting](http://mike-ward.net/2015/04/20/markdown-edit-1-5-released/). Make your Markdown beautiful
- Syntax highlighting editor
- Side-by-side HTML preview
- Quickly show/hide preview
- Export to Word and PDF
- Smart link pasting
- [CommonMark](http://commonmark.org) standard Markdown engine
- GitHub Flavored Markdown
- User preferences stored in a text file for easy sharing
- Full screen covers task-bar (optional)
- Keyboard shortcuts for bold, italic, headers, lists, block quotes, etc.
- User defined snippets improve the speed and proficiency of writing documents.
- Modern UI look and feel
- **Not** a Windows Store App
- Synchronized scrolling
- User settable fonts, colors, themes
How to install Markdown Edit
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install markdown-edit
- Open Markdown Edit once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Markdown Edit free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to github.com, the developer's official site, where Markdown Edit is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Markdown Edit?
The version listed here is 1.35.0.20260129, published /Date(1769. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Markdown Edit from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install markdown-edit. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Markdown Edit safe?
Markdown Edit downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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