Features Overview
Markdown Viewer is packed with features designed to make your Markdown-to-document workflow seamless and professional.
Core Features
π Diagram Conversion
Transform code-based diagrams into high-resolution images automatically:
- PlantUML β Sequence diagrams, class diagrams, activity diagrams, use case diagrams
- Mermaid β Flowcharts, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, and more
- Vega/Vega-Lite β Data visualization charts
- drawio β Architecture diagrams, network topologies, UML
- Canvas β Mind maps, knowledge graphs, concept maps
- Infographic β Statistical charts and infographics
- Graphviz DOT β Network graphs, state machines, dependency diagrams
- ECharts β Presentation-grade charts, dashboards, gauges, radar charts
π Math Formulas
LaTeX formulas are converted to native Word equations β fully editable, not images.
$$
E = mc^2
$$
π¨ Professional Themes
34 built-in themes across 8 categories for every scenario:
| Category | Themes |
|---|---|
| Classic Document | Standard, Official Document, Academic, Business, Manuscript, Newspaper |
| Book & Reading | Book Publishing, Long Reading, Typewriter, Elegant Literary |
| Modern Tech | Technical, Swiss Minimal, Minimal, VSCode Light |
| Creative Expression | Magazine, Presentation, Handwritten, Web Display |
| Chinese Typography | Hei Style, Mixed Languages, Ink Poetry |
| Colorful & Playful | Rainbow, Candy |
| Nature Colors | Forest Natural, Ocean Fresh |
| Dark | Midnight, Slate, Dracula, Nord, Solarized Dark, Gruvbox, Carbon, Obsidian, VSCode Dark |
π» Code Highlighting
Syntax highlighting for 100+ programming languages with beautiful color schemes.
π Reading Mode
- Three layout modes
- Flexible zoom (50%-400%)
- Auto-generated table of contents
- Position memory
- Reading history
π GitBook Books
Whole-book browsing and export:
- SUMMARY.md navigation panel with in-page chapter switching
- Export an entire book to a single DOCX (title page, TOC, chapters on new pages)
- Export an entire book to a single EPUB (each SUMMARY page becomes a chapter)
- Export an entire book to PDF via browser print
Full Markdown Support
Markdown Viewer supports the complete Markdown specification plus extensions:
Standard Markdown
- Headings (H1-H6)
- Paragraphs
- Bold and Italic text
Strikethrough- Ordered and unordered lists
- Task lists with checkboxes
- Blockquotes
- Code (inline and blocks)
- Tables
- Links and images
- Horizontal rules
GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM)
- Tables with alignment
- Task lists
- Autolinks
- Strikethrough
- Emoji shortcodes
Extended Syntax
- PlantUML diagrams
- Mermaid diagrams
- Vega/Vega-Lite charts
- drawio diagrams
- Canvas diagrams
- Infographic syntax
- Graphviz DOT graphs
- ECharts charts
- LaTeX math (inline and block)
- Footnotes
- Definition lists
Performance Features
Smart Caching
| Scenario | Load Time |
|---|---|
| First open | ~5 seconds |
| Cached open | <1 second |
| Text change | Instant |
| Diagram change | Only changed diagrams re-render |
Incremental Rendering
- Text displays immediately
- Diagrams render in background
- Progress indicator shows status
Cache Management
- Default: 1000 cached items (~500MB)
- Configurable limit
- Easy clear option in settings
Export Capabilities
Word Export (.docx)
- One-click export
- Preserves all formatting
- Diagrams as high-resolution images
- Formulas as editable equations
- Compatible with Word 2013+, WPS Office
Other Exports
| Output | What you get | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| Print-ready pages using the shared print stylesheet | Export menu β Print to PDF | |
| HTML | One self-contained page for publishing or archiving | Export menu β Export to HTML |
| EPUB | A single ebook, or a whole GitBook exported as one EPUB | Export menu β Export to EPUB, or SUMMARY panel β Export book to EPUB |
| XLSX | A Markdown table saved as a spreadsheet | Right-click a table β Save as Excel (.xlsx) |
| PNG / SVG | Diagram exports for reuse outside the document | Right-click a rendered diagram |
| Markdown | The raw source file | Export menu β Save File |
Whatβs Converted
| Element | Export Result |
|---|---|
| Headings | Styled headings |
| Lists | Proper list formatting |
| Tables | Formatted tables with borders (also exportable as XLSX) |
| Code blocks | Syntax highlighted |
| Images | Embedded high-quality |
| Mermaid / PlantUML / DOT / Vega / ECharts / drawio / Canvas / Infographic | High-resolution images |
| LaTeX | Native Word equations |
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Windows/Linux | macOS |
|---|---|---|
| Export to Word | Ctrl + S |
Cmd + S |
| Toggle TOC | Ctrl + B |
Cmd + B |
| Zoom in | Ctrl + + |
Cmd + + |
| Zoom out | Ctrl + - |
Cmd + - |
| Reset zoom | Ctrl + 0 |
Cmd + 0 |
Privacy & Security
- β 100% local processing
- β No data uploaded
- β No tracking or analytics
- β Open source code
- β Manifest V3 compliant
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