Write Markdown.
Read it beautifully.
A native editor and reader for Mac. Write in plain text, watch the live preview keep pace, and export share-ready PDF, HTML, or Word.
14 days free · US$4.99 once · No subscription
Also on the Mac App StoreEverything you need to write and read.
Markwrite keeps the useful parts of a Markdown workflow close and the rest out of sight.
# Notes on focus
Good tools disappear. They
leave you alone with the
sentence you are writing.
- plain text, always
A real editor, a finished preview
Write Markdown as plain text on a clean, native surface while headings, code, tables, task lists, links, and images render as a readable document beside you.
Reading themes
Pick a theme, set your line length, and let the interface fade into the background.
…the right amount of breathing room.
…respects the writer's intent.
Find anything fast
Search the document and jump through the outline without losing your place.
Your files stay local
Drop in a .md file or open one from the File menu. No account, no cloud sync required.
Native, and it shows
A deliberately small Mac app that opens quickly and stays out of your way.
From Markdown to share-ready.
Finish a note in Markwrite, then export it as a faithful PDF, a self-contained HTML page, or an editable Word document. Your source stays simple; the result is ready to send.
struct Export {
let format = "PDF"
let readyToShare = true
}Code you can reuse
Copy buttons appear on code blocks in Markwrite and in exported HTML, so useful snippets travel with the document.
Three useful formats
Export without cleanup
Tables stay tables
Markdown tables export as native Word tables, not a column of flattened text.
Three steps to a finished document.
Markwrite is deliberately small. It opens quickly, keeps your files local, and gives you a clear path from rough Markdown to a document you want to read.
Open
Drop in a .md file or open it from the File menu.
Shape
Edit the source and watch the preview keep pace.
Read
Find your place with themes, outline navigation, and search.
Answers, plainly.
What is Markwrite?
Markwrite is a native Markdown editor and reader for Mac. It lets you write plain-text Markdown, see a live rendered preview, and read local .md and .markdown files in a focused macOS app.
Does Markwrite support split-screen editing and live preview?
Yes. Markwrite shows the Markdown source and rendered document side by side, so the preview keeps pace while you edit.
Can I use Markwrite to read local Markdown files on Mac?
Yes. You can open a Markdown file from the File menu or drag a local .md file into Markwrite, then use outline navigation, themes, and search while reading.
Can Markwrite export Markdown to PDF, HTML, or Word?
Yes. Export a multi-page PDF for a faithful layout, a portable HTML file that keeps code copy buttons working, or an editable Word document. Markdown tables become native Word tables so you can continue editing them.
How do I convert a Markdown file to PDF on a Mac?
Open the .md file in Markwrite and choose PDF from the export menu. You get a multi-page PDF that keeps the rendered layout — headings, lists, code blocks, and tables — with no terminal commands or extra tools.
Do I need Pandoc or command-line tools to export Markdown?
No. Markwrite exports PDF, Word (.docx), and HTML natively inside the app. Everything runs locally on your Mac, so there is nothing to install, no Pandoc or LaTeX toolchain, and your documents never leave your machine.
Can I turn a Markdown document into an editable Word file?
Yes. Markwrite exports to .docx, and Markdown tables become native Word tables you can keep editing — useful when a document written in Markdown has to be handed off to someone who works in Word.
Can Markwrite export Markdown as a standalone HTML file?
Yes. HTML export produces a single portable file that renders anywhere, and the copy buttons on code blocks keep working in the exported page.
Is Markwrite a Markdown writing app without a subscription?
Markwrite includes a 14-day trial followed by a one-time purchase. There is no recurring subscription, and your Markdown files stay local to your Mac.
Which macOS versions does Markwrite support?
Markwrite supports macOS 14 Sonoma and later.
How many Macs can I activate with one license?
One Markwrite license can be active on up to two Macs that you own or control. You can deactivate a Mac in Settings before moving an activation to another Mac.
What is your refund policy?
Direct purchases can be refunded in full within 14 calendar days of purchase. Because Markwrite includes a 14-day full trial, we do not provide full or partial refunds after that window, except where required by law. A full refund revokes the associated license.
Make space for the words.
The same Markwrite, two ways to get it. Pick the store you like — both give you the full native app.
Get it from Apple
One-tap install from the Mac App Store. Updates arrive automatically through macOS, and your purchase is tied to your Apple ID.
- Automatic updates via the App Store
- Apple billing and restore on any Mac
- Reviewed and notarized by Apple
macOS 14 and later
Try free, buy once
Download from our site and try the full app free for 14 days. Keep it with a one-time purchase when it becomes part of your writing routine.
- 14-day free trial, full app
- License for up to two Macs
- 14-day full-refund window
macOS 14 and later
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