.MD File Extension
- Developer by: John Gruber
- Category: Developer Files
- Format: Text
What are .MD files and how to open them?
Can't open .MD file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .MD file.
What is a .MD file extension?
.MD file extension is created by John Gruber. .MD has been classified as Developer Files. The format of .MD file is Text.
.MD is Markdown Documentation File
An MD file is a text file created using one of several possible dialects of the Markdown language. It is saved in plain text format but includes inline text symbols that define how to format the text (e.g., bold, indentations, headers, table formatting). MD files are designed for authoring plain text documentation that can be easily converted to HTML.
MD file open in Microsoft Notepad
MD files are not only useful for HTML documentation systems, but also for source code version control. This is because the files can be compared against historical revisions in human-readable text (whereas a binary format cannot be easily compared). Projects created with GitHub, a popular online version control system, often use a file named README.md, which contains the readme for the project.
John Gruber, the developer of Markdown, has created a Perl program for converting Markdown to HTML. The program, called "Markdown," is available at the Daring Fireball website.
NOTE: Markdown files also used the .MARKDOWN extension.
List of all softwares that can open the Markdown Documentation File
| Windows | | Microsoft Notepad |
| Microsoft WordPad |
| gVim |
| Daring Fireball Markdown |
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| Mac | | MacroMates TextMate |
| Apple TextEdit |
| MacVim |
| Daring Fireball Markdown |
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| Linux | | Vim |
| GNU Emacs |
| Daring Fireball Markdown |
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File Type 2:
Machine Description File
Category: Developer Files Format: Text
Programming file that contains an instruction pattern for each instruction that the target machine supports; referenced by the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC), commonly used for compiling programs on Unix systems.
List of all softwares that can open the Machine Description File
| Mac | | GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) |
| MacroMates TextMate |
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| Linux | | GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) |
| GNU Emacs |
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File Type 3:
SEGA Mega Drive ROM
Category: Game Files Format: Binary
Game ROM used by emulation software for the SEGA Mega Drive, an older game console (called the SEGA Genesis in North America); stores the contents of a game cartridge; used for running older games on the PC.
NOTE: SBWin can be used to convert MD files to the .BIN SEGA game ROM format, which can be played by many different SEGA Master Drive/Genesis emulators.
List of all softwares that can open the SEGA Mega Drive ROM
File Type 4:
MDCD Compressed Archive
Category: Compressed Files
File or group of files compressed using MDCD compression
File Type 5:
Moneydance Financial Data File
Developer by: Reilly Technologies Category: Data Files
Data file saved by Moneydance, a personal finance software program similar to Intuit Quicken or Microsoft Money; stores bank accounts, transactions, budgets, stock portfolios, and other information.
Moneydance supports Mac, Windows, Linux, OS/2, Solaris, and Unix platforms.
List of all softwares that can open the Moneydance Financial Data File
| Windows | | Reilly Technologies Moneydance |
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| Mac | | Reilly Technologies Moneydance |
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| Linux | | Reilly Technologies Moneydance |
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File Type 6:
Sharkport Saved Game File
Developer by: Sharkport Category: Game Files Format: Binary
File created by Sharkport, a hardware accessory for the PlayStation 2; contains a PS2 saved game created by the Sharkport device; used for copying saved games to the PC and sharing them with other players; can be converted to other saved game formats, such as .PSU, using the PS2 Save Builder.
NOTE: Sharkport also now uses the .PS2 extension for saved games.
List of all softwares that can open the Sharkport Saved Game File