Markwrite

Markdown, with room to think.

A focused Markdown editor for macOS.

Markwrite is a native Markdown editor and reader for Mac. Write in plain text, see a live preview on the other side, and keep your attention on the words.

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Markwrite
1#A good reader
2 
3A good reader respects the
4writer's intent. It picks the
5right typeface and the right
6amount of breathing room.
7```text
8Make space for the words.
9```
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The interface gets out of the way so the words can stay in focus.
6 themes1,248 wordsUTF-8

The essentials

Everything you need. Nothing in the way.

Markwrite keeps the useful parts of a Markdown workflow close and the rest out of sight.

01

A real editor

Write Markdown as plain text in a clean, native editing surface. No browser chrome, no distractions, no hidden format layer.

02

A finished preview

See headings, code, tables, task lists, links, and images rendered as a readable document in a live preview while you work.

03

A place to focus

Choose a reading theme, set your line length, search the document, and let the interface fade into the background.

A calm workflow

Your words, in the foreground.

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.

01

Open

Drop in a .md file or open it from the File menu.

02

Shape

Edit the source and watch the preview keep pace.

03

Read

Find your place with themes, outline navigation, and search.

Common questions

A clearer way to write and read Markdown.

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.

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.

Markwrite for macOS

Make space for the words.

Try the full app for 14 days. Keep it with a one-time purchase when it becomes part of your writing routine.

Get the current buildmacOS 14 and later

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