Markpad
Edit Markdown in Markpad, a Notepad-style application available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
About Markpad
Markpad is a free, open-source, lightweight Notepad-style Markdown editor and viewer for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It uses approximately 10MB of memory, collects no telemetry, and renders GitHub-styled Markdown with syntax-highlighted code blocks, KaTeX math, Mermaid diagrams, and a scrollable table of contents.
The editor uses the Monaco (VS Code) editor with optional Vim support, offers a synced split view, heading completion, a customizable formatting toolbar, and drag-and-drop support for files and images. It includes document management features like tabs, multiple windows, pinned file tags, auto-reload for on-disk changes, and export to HTML or PDF, and supports 26 interface languages.
Key features
- GitHub-styled Markdown rendering with syntax highlighting
- KaTeX math and Mermaid diagram support
- Monaco editor with optional Vim keybindings
- Synced split view for editing and preview
- Tabbed, multi-window document management
- Export to HTML and print to PDF
Best for: Users seeking a lightweight, open-source, Notepad-style Markdown editor for Windows, macOS, or Linux.
Good for
- Lightweight, using approximately 10MB of memory
- Free and open source with no telemetry collection
- Supports 26 interface languages
Watch out for
- .deb and .rpm Linux packages require manual updates, as they do not support in-app automatic updates
Markpad at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Text Editors
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Markpad FAQ
How can I install Markpad on Linux?
It is available via Snap, as an AppImage, .deb, or .rpm package from the project's releases page or corresponding package managers.
Does Markpad support Vim keybindings?
Yes, the built-in Monaco editor includes optional Vim support.
Does Markpad support automatic in-app updates?
Installs via direct download, Homebrew, Chocolatey, or Snap support automatic updates; .deb and .rpm package installs require manual updates.
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