Markpad is a free, open-source Markdown editor and viewer designed for lightweight document creation and reading. It combines a minimalist interface with powerful Markdown rendering and text editing capabilities. Users can write documents with the Monaco editor and preview formatted content in a synchronized split view. The software supports syntax-highlighted code blocks, mathematical expressions, Mermaid diagrams, and extended Markdown elements. It includes document tabs, multiple windows, session restoration, and a navigable table of contents. Users can customize typography, themes, and formatting tools while exporting documents to HTML or PDF. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, Markpad provides a streamlined environment for writing technical documentation, notes, and formatted text.

Features

  • GitHub-style Markdown rendering with syntax highlighting, KaTeX equations, and Mermaid diagrams
  • Monaco-based text editing with Vim support and synchronized split-screen previews
  • Document navigation through collapsible headings, tables of contents, and distraction-free reading
  • Custom typography, adjustable zoom, formatting toolbars, and imported VS Code themes
  • Tabbed document management with session restoration, recent files, and automatic file reloading
  • Extended Markdown support with wikilinks, embedded content, callouts, and HTML or PDF export

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License

BSD License

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Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Windows

Programming Language

TypeScript

Related Categories

TypeScript Markdown Editors

Registered

2026-11-03