text/markdown
Markdown document
| Description | Markdown document |
|---|---|
| File extensions | .markdown, .md, .mkd |
| Aliases | text/x-markdown |
| Based on | text/plain |
Frequently asked questions
What is the MIME type text/markdown?
text/markdown denotes “Markdown document”.
Which file extension does text/markdown use?
Files of type text/markdown usually end in .markdown, .md and .mkd.
How does a web server serve text/markdown correctly?
With the header Content-Type: text/markdown. In nginx: types { text/markdown markdown md mkd; }; in Apache: AddType text/markdown .markdown .md .mkd.
Are there other names for text/markdown?
Yes, text/x-markdown are used as equivalents.