.MDOWN

MDOWN File

Markdown markup language file
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A .MDOWN file is associated with Markdown markup language, a developer file.

Developer: John Gruber Category: Developer Files
OPENS ON Windows Mac OS Linux
Related: .DO · .MD · .HEX · .XSD

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What is the MDOWN file format?

A file with the .MDOWN extension is a file known as Markdown markup language. It belongs to the Developer Files category. This format is associated with John Gruber.

The reliable way to open a .MDOWN file is with software that recognises this exact format, rather than guessing from the file name. If you are not sure what created a file, our file identifier can read its first bytes and name the real format, even when the file has been renamed.

This page lists 11 programs that open .MDOWN files. A fully verified, hand-written description of this format is being prepared; until then, the details on this page are drawn directly from our database.

Format details

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FULL NAMEMarkdown markup language file
DEVELOPERJohn Gruber

Programs that open MDOWN files

Linux3 apps
Vim
Other1 app

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