Google Adds Native Markdown Editing and Preview to Drive and Docs

Google is rolling out native Markdown file support across Google Drive and Google Docs, letting users preview, edit, comment on and collaborate on .md and .markdown files without converting them into Google Docs format. The update began a gradual rollout on October 5, 2026, with visibility expected within up to 15 days, and Google says it is available to all Google Workspace customers and personal Google account users.