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Write visually. Keep the Markdown.
MarkThatDown lets you write with visible headings, lists, and tables while saving ordinary .md files in a folder you choose.
Read more GuidesMake a table in Markdown
Separate columns with pipes and put a separator row below the headers. Tables are a Markdown extension, so check the app receiving your file.
Read more TemplatesMeeting notes you can act on
Record the purpose, decisions, and named actions in separate sections. Download this Markdown template and fill it in during the meeting.
Get the template ToolsTurn rows into a Markdown table
Enter tab-separated rows, with column names on the first line. This tool escapes cell pipes and creates a GitHub-style Markdown table.
Use the tool The appSee the source. Edit the file.
Markdown Source lets you inspect and edit the syntax behind your note, with ordinary .md files in the folder you choose.
Read more The appKeep source and preview together
Split Preview places the Markdown source beside the rendered note, so you can see what your edits produce.
Read more The appGive the finished note some space
Reading mode lets you read the rendered note without the editing controls. The note stays an ordinary Markdown file.
Read more The appA folder of files you can keep
MarkThatDown opens a folder you choose and saves ordinary notes as .md files. No MarkThatDown account is required.
Read more The appShare the note. Keep the source.
Markdown and PDF export are included in the free app. Share a rendered PDF when the recipient needs a finished document.
Read more The appFind the note you need
MarkThatDown includes search and find and replace across your notes folder, plus Quick Open for finding a file.
Read more The appGo back to an earlier draft
Pro version history lets you compare saved versions of a note and restore earlier writing, with retention you control.
Read more The appKeep a private note locked
Pro lets you protect a note with a password and store it encrypted on your disk. The password never leaves your Mac.
Read more The appSend the format your reader needs
Pro adds Word and HTML export. Use Word for a document the recipient will edit, or HTML for a rendered web document.
Read more The appReview a suggestion before it changes your note
Pro Writing Tools can rewrite, proofread, and summarize selected text using Apple’s on-device models on an eligible Mac.
Read more The appStart the next note with your own structure
Pro lets you save your own templates, including where the date, title, and cursor should appear in a new note.
Read more GuidesGive a note clear headings
Start a heading with one to six # characters and a space. Use the heading level to describe the document’s structure.
Read more GuidesMake a phrase bold
Wrap a phrase in two asterisks on each side to make it bold. Use emphasis to identify the point a reader must notice.
Read more GuidesAdd emphasis with italics
Wrap a phrase in one asterisk on each side to make it italic. A single emphasis marker differs from the pair used for bold.
Read more GuidesShow a change without hiding it
Wrap text in two tildes on each side to show strikethrough in a renderer that supports the extension.
Read more GuidesMake a readable bullet list
Start each item with a hyphen and a space. Put one item on each line and keep the marker style consistent.
Read more GuidesWrite steps in the right order
Start an ordered item with a number, a period, and a space. Use an ordered list when the sequence matters.
Read more GuidesKeep substeps under their parent
Indent a nested list under the content of its parent item. Four spaces are a readable starting convention for ordinary bullet lists.
Read more GuidesTurn a list into a checklist
Use - [ ] for an unchecked item and - [x] for a completed item. Checkbox rendering needs a supporting Markdown app.
Read more GuidesSet a passage apart
Start a blockquote line with > and a space. Use a blockquote for attributed material or a passage set apart from the main note.
Read more GuidesShow a command as text
Wrap a short literal fragment in backticks. Inline code makes commands, filenames, and syntax easier to distinguish from prose.
Read more GuidesKeep a code example intact
Put a fence of at least three backticks above and below a code example. An optional language name follows the opening fence.
Read more GuidesGive a link a useful label
Use [label](destination) to create a link. Tell the reader what the destination contains rather than using a vague label.
Read more GuidesAdd an image with useful alt text
Use  for an image. Keep the image file with the note when the path is relative.
Read more GuidesReuse a destination cleanly
Use a named link reference when several passages share a destination. Define the destination elsewhere in the same document.
Read more GuidesSeparate two parts of a note
Use three or more hyphens, asterisks, or underscores on a separate line for a thematic break.
Read more GuidesChoose a paragraph or a line break
A blank line starts a new paragraph. A backslash before a newline creates a hard line break in CommonMark.
Read more GuidesShow Markdown symbols literally
Put a backslash before Markdown punctuation when you want the symbol to appear instead of triggering formatting.
Read more GuidesKeep a note beside the argument
Supporting renderers use a footnote marker such as [^note] and a matching definition. Footnotes are an extension, so test the destination.
Read more GuidesKeep an equation with the explanation
Math syntax is a renderer extension. MarkThatDown supports math, while another Markdown destination may need a different delimiter.
Read more GuidesPut a diagram in the note
A supporting renderer can turn a fenced mermaid block into a diagram. Keep the diagram source beside the explanation so the flow remains editable.
Read more GuidesLink one note to another
Wiki links such as [[Project notes]] are an app extension. Standard Markdown links are safer when the receiving app does not support wiki links.
Read more GuidesKeep metadata at the top
Some publishing tools read YAML between delimiter lines at the start of a Markdown file. Front matter is not part of base Markdown.
Read more GuidesLink to a section of a note
A heading link uses an anchor such as #project-notes. The renderer decides how it turns heading text into an anchor.
Read more GuidesMake a visible URL clickable
CommonMark autolinks wrap an absolute URL or email address in angle brackets. Some extensions also recognize bare URLs.
Read more GuidesShow HTML without running it
Put HTML examples inside a fenced code block when you want to show the markup as text. Raw HTML behavior depends on the renderer.
Read more GuidesOpen an .md file on your Mac
Use File > Open File in MarkThatDown to open an existing Markdown document. Opening a file does not require importing a whole folder.
Read more GuidesOpen a folder of Markdown notes
Choose File > Open Notes Folder to use an existing folder of Markdown files. The folder remains the source of your ordinary notes.
Read more GuidesChoose what opens your .md files
Finder’s Get Info window lets you choose the app that opens .md files. Use Change All only when you want the choice to apply to that file type.
Read more GuidesChoose the view the note needs
Use Control-Command-1, 2, or 3 for Visual Editor, Markdown Source, or Split Preview. Command-E switches between editing and reading.
Read more GuidesMake a long note easier to read
MarkThatDown’s Editor and Reading settings include controls for text size, line height, and content width. Choose a setting that fits your Mac display.
Read more GuidesGet to a note without browsing folders
Command-Option-P opens Quick Open in MarkThatDown. Use it when you know the note’s name and want to stay at the keyboard.
Read more GuidesSearch text across your notes folder
Use Command-Option-F for find and replace across the open folder. Search the right folder before treating a missing result as missing writing.
Read more GuidesReplace text in the current note
Command-F opens Find and Replace in Note. Review a match in context before replacing repeated words or syntax.
Read more GuidesReview a replacement across files
Use folder find and replace for a deliberate change across multiple notes. Back up the folder and inspect the matching contexts first.
Read more GuidesCheck a Markdown PDF before sharing
Use MarkThatDown’s export or sharing controls to create a PDF. Open the finished PDF before sending it.
Read more GuidesKeep a copy outside your working folder
Copy the complete notes folder, including attachments, to a separate backup location. A synced copy alone may reproduce an accidental deletion.
Read more GuidesCheck changes made in another editor
Ordinary Markdown files can be edited outside MarkThatDown. Save and compare changes carefully when two apps can write the same file.
Read more GuidesReconnect a folder the app cannot read
Re-select the folder through File > Open Notes Folder when MarkThatDown loses access. Check Finder access before changing permissions.
Read more GuidesFind the image a note expects
A missing local image usually needs a path or attachment check. Resolve the image path relative to the Markdown file.
Read more GuidesRestore the Pro access you bought
Use Restore Purchases in the app’s Account screen with the Apple Account that bought Pro. The website cannot restore an Apple purchase.
Read more GuidesManage a Pro subscription through Apple
Apple manages MarkThatDown subscriptions. Cancel the monthly or annual plan in your Apple Account before the next billing period.
Read more GuidesCheck why Writing Tools are unavailable
MarkThatDown Writing Tools require Pro, macOS 26 or later, and eligible Apple Intelligence hardware. The core editor remains available without them.
Read more GuidesBring exported notes into a folder
Export ordinary Markdown and attachments from the source app, then use File > Import Notes. Keep the original export until you have checked the result.
Read more TemplatesMake a one-on-one worth the time
Use a shared agenda that separates current concerns, feedback, and agreed follow-up. Download the Markdown file and let both people add topics.
Get the template TemplatesClose the week with a clear next step
Separate completed work, unfinished commitments, and next week’s priorities. This template helps you review evidence instead of reconstructing the week from memory.
Get the template TemplatesDefine the project before the work expands
Write the intended outcome, scope, constraints, and decision owner. Use the brief to settle what success means before assigning tasks.
Get the template TemplatesKeep the reason behind a decision
Record the context, options, chosen approach, and consequences. The template keeps the reasoning available when the same question returns.
Get the template TemplatesSeparate a source from your interpretation
Capture the question, source details, observations, and unresolved points. This template keeps evidence distinct from conclusions.
Get the template TemplatesKeep what you learned from a book
Use chapter notes, ideas in your own words, and questions to revisit. Record the edition and page so a useful idea remains traceable.
Get the template TemplatesTurn a lecture into reviewable notes
Record the main argument, examples, unclear points, and follow-up. The template leaves room for recall after the lecture.
Get the template TemplatesGive study sessions a clear purpose
Plan a topic, a concrete exercise, and a check of understanding. This template helps each session produce an observable result.
Get the template TemplatesGive an essay a defensible structure
Map the question, position, evidence, counterargument, and conclusion before drafting. Use the outline to find a gap in the argument early.
Get the template TemplatesPrepare examples you can explain
Collect role requirements, relevant evidence, concise examples, and questions for the interviewer. This template helps you prepare from the actual role.
Get the template TemplatesKeep each application’s state clear
Track the exact employer, role, materials, and next action. Use the table to distinguish a draft from a submitted application.
Get the template TemplatesWrite a bug report someone can reproduce
Describe the environment, steps, expected result, and actual result. Include the smallest useful example without exposing private data.
Get the template TemplatesDescribe the behavior before implementation
Write the user problem, intended behavior, boundaries, and acceptance checks. A feature spec should make the result reviewable.
Get the template TemplatesConnect tests to the risk they cover
Record scope, setup, cases, expected outcomes, and evidence. Use the template to show what was actually tested.
Get the template TemplatesKeep release stages separate
Track checks, upload, provider processing, and public availability separately. This template helps a team avoid declaring a release from an intermediate step.
Get the template TemplatesExplain a project at the point of entry
Give readers a purpose, setup, usage, and limits. This README template creates a useful starting point without assuming a particular technology.
Get the template TemplatesRecord changes people can use
Group actual changes by release and state their user effect. The template avoids turning commit messages into an unreadable release history.
Get the template TemplatesKeep the trip details in one place
Collect dates, bookings, transport, and open questions. The template keeps confirmation records distinct from ideas that still need checking.
Get the template TemplatesPack for the trip you are taking
Split essentials, trip-specific items, and final checks. This template gives a reusable checklist without pretending every trip needs the same bag.
Get the template TemplatesKeep the recipe and your own changes
Record ingredients, method, and adjustments separately. This template helps you reproduce a version instead of relying on memory.
Get the template TemplatesRecord an activity without losing the details
Log the date, activity, duration, and your observations. The template is a record of what happened, with space for a next-session note.
Get the template TemplatesTrack the action you actually completed
Name one observable habit and record completion consistently. The template separates missed days from missing information.
Get the template TemplatesKeep expense details ready for review
Record the date, purpose, amount, currency, and receipt location. This template organizes records without deciding tax or reimbursement eligibility.
Get the template TemplatesPlan the event and its moving parts
Record the purpose, schedule, owners, and dependencies. The template keeps the practical plan separate from unresolved commitments.
Get the template TemplatesTrack a piece from draft to publication
Record the audience, purpose, owner, draft, and publication state. This template makes the next editorial action visible.
Get the template TemplatesGive an article a clear answer
Draft the reader’s question, direct answer, supporting sections, and sources. Use the template to check usefulness before writing a long introduction.
Get the template TemplatesKeep a newsletter focused
Choose one main idea, a few useful links, and a clear next action. This template keeps issue planning separate from the email delivery tool.
Get the template TemplatesKeep an episode easy to produce
Record the episode purpose, segment sequence, questions, and source checks. The template helps the conversation stay coherent without scripting every sentence.
Get the template TemplatesAgree what the work should deliver
Capture the problem, audience, deliverables, constraints, and approval owner. Use the brief to surface assumptions before producing the work.
Get the template TemplatesFind the change worth making next
Separate observations, causes to investigate, and actions with owners. The template turns a retrospective into a practical adjustment.
Get the template TemplatesKeep ideas without pretending they are decisions
Capture the question, raw ideas, selection criteria, and a next test. The template preserves exploration while making the decision boundary visible.
Get the template TemplatesGive a longer work a navigable structure
Map the premise, chapter purpose, evidence, and unresolved work. The template helps you see how each chapter contributes to the whole.
Get the template TemplatesMake a simple record of the day
Use a short account of events, observations, and a next-day note. The template gives a starting structure without forcing every day into a long entry.
Get the template TemplatesKeep a concrete thing you appreciated
Record a specific moment, why it mattered, and an optional response. This template favors an actual detail over a repeated generic list.
Get the template TemplatesRemember the last useful conversation
Record the person, context, discussion, and permitted next action. The template helps you maintain continuity without collecting unnecessary personal details.
Get the template TemplatesKeep a clear record of household work
Track the item, observed problem, work completed, and next check. The template preserves service details without pretending to diagnose a fault.
Get the template ToolsTurn a CSV into a Markdown table
Paste comma-separated data with a header row. The converter handles quoted commas, escaped quotes, and quoted line breaks before creating a Markdown table.
Use the tool ToolsCount the text you have
Count whitespace-separated words, Unicode code points, and lines. Reading time uses a stated estimate of 200 words per minute.
Use the tool ToolsMake a Markdown checklist
Enter one task per line to create unchecked Markdown task items. Blank lines are ignored and formatting punctuation is escaped.
Use the tool ToolsMake an outline from Markdown headings
Paste Markdown to extract headings that start with # and create an outline with GitHub-style anchor links. Headings inside fenced code are ignored.
Use the tool ToolsBuild a Markdown link
Enter a descriptive label and an HTTP or HTTPS URL on separate lines. The tool escapes label punctuation and handles parentheses in the destination.
Use the tool ToolsBuild an image reference
Enter alt text and a relative image path or HTTP or HTTPS URL on separate lines. The tool creates an ordinary Markdown image reference.
Use the tool ToolsShow punctuation as literal text
Escape Markdown punctuation with backslashes. Use the result when characters should appear instead of becoming headings, links, or emphasis.
Use the tool ToolsWrap code without breaking the fence
Paste code to wrap it in a Markdown code block. The tool chooses a backtick fence longer than any backtick run in the input.
Use the tool ToolsBuild simple YAML front matter
Enter one key=value pair per line. The tool creates front matter with quoted string values and rejects duplicate keys.
Use the tool ToolsMake a simpler text copy
Remove common heading, emphasis, link, image, task, and fence markers to create a simpler text copy. Review the result for complex Markdown.
Use the tool ToolsPut a sequence into Markdown
Enter one step per line to create a numbered Markdown list starting at one. Empty lines are ignored and punctuation inside each step is escaped.
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