.NET MAUI SfMarkdownViewer Overview

5 Sep 20251 minute to read

The .NET MAUI SfMarkdownViewer is a lightweight and efficient UI control that enables developers to render Markdown content with full formatting support. It provides a seamless way to display documentation, help content, release notes, and other rich text formats in both mobile and desktop applications.

Key Features

• Standard Markdown Support – Renders headings, bold and italic text, lists, tables, images, code blocks, etc.

• Flexible Input Sources – Accepts Markdown from local .md files, embedded resources, or direct strings.

• Smooth Scrolling – Provides fluid scrolling for large Markdown documents across devices.

Use Case

• In-app Documentation
  Display user guides, feature tours, and getting started materials directly within the app using Markdown.

• Release Notes & Feature Updates
  Present version updates and feature changes in a consistent, scrollable format.

• Help & Support Sections
  Provide FAQs, troubleshooting steps, and support articles with styled Markdown content.

• Interactive Links
  Seamlessly integrate external URLs or internal navigation using automatic link rendering.