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QuickMD

With QuickMD, you can read and preview Markdown files on your Mac, especially if you work with documentation, notes, or technical writing.

by BARTOSZ MACIEJ SROCZYNSKI

What you get

Read your Markdown clearly and see changes as you save.

You can double-click a Markdown file to read its formatted content instead of raw markup. Tables, highlighted code, equations, and Mermaid diagrams appear in the document, so you can check technical notes and READMEs without mentally translating the source.

You can keep writing in your preferred editor while the preview updates whenever you save. If you spot a mistake, you can fix the source inside QuickMD or open it in an external editor. For long documents, you can jump between headings, search within the text, and keep your reading position through zooming, resizing, and reloading.

You can copy a code block, a section, or the whole document, then export a PDF with selectable text and rendered diagrams when you need a shareable version. Reading mode clears away controls, and you can work offline without analytics or tracking.

  • Check changes as you write

    You see the rendered document update when your editor saves, so you can catch formatting problems while writing.

  • Navigate lengthy documents

    You can jump to headings, find text, and retain your reading position when you resize, zoom, or reload.

  • Reuse what you read

    You can copy individual code blocks, selected text, entire sections, or the whole document.

  • Share a readable PDF

    You can export your Markdown with selectable text, typeset equations, and rendered Mermaid diagrams, or print it.

Best for

  • You review Markdown READMEs and technical documentation
  • You want a live preview beside your existing editor
  • You read notes containing equations, tables, or diagrams

Skip it if

You probably don't need it if your current Markdown editor already gives you the preview, reading, and export tools you need.

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From the developer

QuickMD is the fastest, most elegant Markdown viewer for macOS. Double-click any .md file and instantly see beautifully rendered content. COMPANION TO YOUR EDITOR โ€ข Auto-reload: the document refreshes the moment your editor saves it.
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