How to Open, View, and Edit .md Files on Windows 11

Learn the quickest way to open a .md file on Windows, view Markdown content, edit local files, and troubleshoot Open with behavior.

What this page covers

  • Right-click a .md file on Windows, choose Open with, and select VeloWrite.
  • Use Preview mode to view Markdown files, or Split mode to edit the source beside the rendered result.
  • Install the desktop app when local files, recent files, offline work, and history snapshots matter.

Useful VeloWrite links