Docs and Drive can now open, edit and preview .md files without converting them.
Since October 5, Google Docs can open, edit and collaborate on Markdown files without changing the file type.
Old imports turned .md files into Docs, which could change formatting and strip comments. Files now stay Markdown.
Drive renders Markdown with clickable links and structured tables. Both .md and .markdown files work.
It's on by default for Workspace and personal accounts, with a gradual rollout that can take up to 15 days.
Markdown notes can now be shared and edited in Docs. Test the Android apps with a spare file first.
Google Docs Now Opens Markdown Files as Markdown. That’s a Bigger Deal Than It Sounds