A proper Markdown reader

MarkoDown

Read beautifully. Edit when you need to.

Open one Markdown file or a whole folder in a focused Mac workspace. MarkoDown keeps the rendered page central, refreshes it when the file changes, and brings editing tools forward only when the work calls for them.

Download for Mac View Pro plans

macOS 15 or later. The complete app is included for your first 100 document loads.

MarkoDown v1.3.4 showing Bauhaus Markdown source beside its rendered document — Source and finished page in one native Mac window.

Inside MarkoDown

A proper reader, shown with real Markdown.

Ten documents across science, design, history, literature, and field work. Every image comes from the release build of the macOS app.

MarkoDown rendering the Voyager Golden Record document in a dark theme — The native Mac app for Markdown.

MarkoDown rendering an illustrated Antikythera Mechanism document — A better place for every Markdown file.

MarkoDown showing Bauhaus Markdown source beside its rendered document — Read beautifully and edit instantly.

MarkoDown folder browser beside an Istanbul Markdown document — Your folders and plain Markdown files.

MarkoDown rendering a bioluminescence document with a local image — A frictionless reading workspace.

MarkoDown showing folder tree, source editor, and Apollo document preview — Folder tree, source, and preview together.

MarkoDown rendering a mathematics document with formulas and structured notes — Keep working across rich Markdown.

MarkoDown rendering Frankenstein reading notes in the Slate Amber theme — A quiet alternate reading theme.

MarkoDown rendering AI-style callouts, tables, tasks, and internal links — Markdown written by people and generated by AI.

MarkoDown rendering a Mermaid expedition workflow and planning notes — Mermaid flowcharts and planning Markdown.

One window, three modes

A Markdown workflow that stays out of your way.

The reader remains central while the folder browser and editor appear only when the job needs them.

Open and read

Double-click a Markdown file and get a clear, typographic preview with live disk refresh.

Edit beside the result

Reveal the editor without losing the rendered document. Preview updates follow your work.

Work across a folder

Browse nested Markdown files and search the workspace from a compact, collapsible sidebar.

Built for real Markdown

Battle-tested every day, shaped around real work.

MarkoDown is used daily by its developer and thoughtfully designed for people who depend on Markdown. Fast file opening, clear controls, adaptive panes, and local-first behavior make the workflow frictionless.

Local by default

Your documents stay on your Mac. MarkoDown opens the files and folders you choose.

Folder search

Find matching text across a workspace and jump straight to the relevant document.

Working links

Follow heading anchors inside the current document and open external references normally.

Useful exports

Turn finished work into HTML or PDF while keeping the Markdown source in place.

Direct download

Get the full systemwide Markdown experience.

MarkoDown is available only from Tepesoft. The notarized Mac app includes Finder file associations, the markodown command, and unrestricted folder workflows.

For macOS

Notarized Direct edition

Install MarkoDown from the website for Finder integration, terminal workflows, the markodown command, and unrestricted folder access.

Download for Mac

Signed with a Developer ID certificate and notarized by Apple for a clean macOS install.

MarkoDown Pro

Use the complete app for your first 100 document loads.

After the preview, choose monthly or lifetime access to keep opening and working with Markdown.

100 complete document loads. No account or payment method is needed for the preview.

Flexible

Monthly

$4.99 / month

Keep every Pro tool active. Cancel from your purchase portal whenever you need.

Edit and live preview
Folder browser and search
HTML and PDF export

Best long-term value

Lifetime

$29.99 once

Keep MarkoDown Pro with one purchase and no recurring charge.

Every Pro workflow tool
Use on your personal Macs
No subscription to manage

Secure checkout and receipts are provided by Paddle. Prices shown in USD; applicable tax is calculated at checkout.

Questions

Before you choose a plan.

What happens after the 100-document preview?

MarkoDown Pro is required to keep opening, reading, editing, searching, and exporting Markdown after the preview.

Does MarkoDown upload my Markdown files?

No. Document reading, editing, folder browsing, and search happen locally on your Mac.

Can I use a purchase on another Mac?

Yes. Install MarkoDown and request a new activation code using the email from your Paddle receipt.

Where do I download MarkoDown?

MarkoDown is available only from this website. The download is signed, notarized by Apple, and includes the command-line tool and systemwide file integration.