Markdown Preview
Markdown Preview is a native macOS app for opening and reading Markdown files with formatted rendering and Finder preview support.
What is Markdown Preview?
Markdown Preview is a macOS utility for viewing Markdown documents in a clean, formatted reading layout. It helps people open README files, notes, changelogs, documentation, and other .md files without switching to a full editor or browser tab. The app focuses on fast local previewing, with a native Mac interface and support for Finder Quick Look so Markdown files can be previewed directly from the file manager. It also includes navigation tools for longer documents, such as an outline based on headings, and can hand files off to another editor when you want to make changes. This makes it useful for developers, writers, and anyone who regularly works with Markdown on a Mac.
Key features
- Open Markdown files in a native macOS viewer
- Preview .md files directly in Finder with Quick Look
- Navigate long documents with a heading-based outline
- Render common Markdown formatting in a readable layout
- Hand off a file to your preferred editor when you want to edit
- Work locally without requiring an account or online service
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
This is a legitimate Markdown viewing app for macOS. Access to local files is normal for its purpose, and Finder preview support is expected if you use its Quick Look features. It is best treated like other document-viewing tools: open Markdown files you trust, especially if they include links or embedded local references.
Recommendation: Keep Markdown Preview if you regularly read Markdown files on your Mac or want Quick Look support for .md documents in Finder. If you no longer use it, removing it is usually low impact and mainly affects your Markdown viewing and preview workflow.
Common paths
/Applications/Markdown Preview.app
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