The online markdown reader that reads like a magazine
Paste markdown, drop a .md file, or fetch a URL — Magzdown renders it with editorial typography, book-style pagination, and full support for diagrams, math, and code. Free, no account, nothing leaves your browser.
Free, no signup. Everything runs in your browser.
- 21 curated font pairings, from editorial serifs to clean sans-serifs
- Print-grade details — drop caps, decks, small-caps openers, footnotes as margin notes
- Light and dark themes designed for long reading sessions
- Continuous scroll, two-column spreads, or paginated layout with page folios
- Mermaid diagrams, KaTeX math, and syntax-highlighted code
- Highlight and annotate, then export your notes back to markdown
- 100% client-side — your files never touch a server
How it works
- 1
Bring your markdown
Paste from the clipboard, drag in a .md file, fetch a URL, or clip a web article with the browser extension.
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Pick your style
Choose from eight typographic presets — from literary Classic to fashion-glossy Couture, news-weekly Gazette, and the music-magazine Headliner — plus color theme and layout. Reading, your way.
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Read, annotate, share
Highlight passages, attach notes, share the article as a link, or export it. Your library persists in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
Is this markdown reader really free?
Yes. Reading, diagrams, math, annotations, layouts, and sharing are free with no account. A one-time Pro license adds PDF/EPUB export and extra themes and fonts.
Where are my markdown files stored?
In your browser's local storage, on your device. Magzdown has no backend and no accounts — nothing is uploaded to a server.
Which markdown features are supported?
GitHub-flavored markdown including tables and task lists, mermaid diagrams (flowcharts, sequence diagrams, pie charts and more), KaTeX math, footnotes, and syntax-highlighted code blocks. YAML frontmatter becomes a byline with author, date, and reading time, an opening italic line becomes the deck, and on wide screens footnotes render as margin notes.
Can I read .md files from my computer?
Yes — drag and drop any .md file into the library, or paste its contents. Files are parsed locally in your browser.
Ready to read?
Paste markdown, drop a .md file, or fetch a URL — Magzdown renders it instantly, privately, in your browser.
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