Read Markdown Files, Nicely Formatted
Read a README or notes file the way it was meant to look, with headings, tables, task lists and coloured code blocks.
How to Open a Markdown File
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Open Glance
Open Glance in your browser, or install the free Windows app.
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Choose your Markdown file
Tap Choose a File, or drag the Markdown file onto the page. It stays on your device.
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View it
Read it formatted, zoom in, and switch to dark mode if you like.
What You Can Do With Markdown Files
GitHub-Style Markdown
Tables, task lists, strikethrough and fenced code blocks.
Coloured Code
Code blocks are coloured by language.
Private by Design
Pictures from the web don’t load until you choose to open them.
Your Markdown Files Never Leave Your Device
Most online viewers upload your file to their server. Glance reads it right in your browser, so nothing is sent anywhere, and it keeps working offline.
Free and Open Source
No account, no adverts, no watermark. Read every line of the code on GitHub.
View the SourceQuestions About Markdown Files
Is Glance's Markdown viewer free?
Yes. Glance is free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence, with no account, adverts or watermarks.
Are my Markdown files uploaded anywhere?
No. Glance opens files on your own device, in your browser or in the Windows app. Nothing is sent to a server, so it is safe for private documents.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Install Glance from your browser (Add to Home Screen on a phone) and it opens files with no internet connection.
Can I open Markdown files on iPhone, Android or Mac?
Yes. The browser version works in Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox on phones, tablets and computers. The Windows app adds Explorer thumbnails and opening files with a double-click.