MarkEdit for MAC
Free, open-source Markdown editor for Mac: tiny, fast and native, like TextEdit for Markdown, with search and extensions.
MarkEdit Overview
MarkEdit is a free, lightweight Markdown editor for Mac. It describes itself as TextEdit for Markdown: it opens instantly, edits plain .md files without importing them into a library, and stays out of your way with a clean, native interface. It highlights Markdown syntax as you type, supports large files, and has strong search and replace, a table of contents, typewriter mode and many themes. Extra features, such as a live preview, can be added with extensions. MarkEdit is developed by the MarkEdit-app team.
MarkEdit is free and open source under the MIT license. The download is only a few megabytes, and there is a smaller Apple Silicon-only download as well. The current version, 1.37, needs macOS 26 or later.
Key Features
MarkEdit keeps writing in Markdown simple and fast.
- Native and tiny: a real Mac app that opens instantly and uses little memory.
- Plain files: edit .md files directly, wherever you keep them.
- Syntax highlighting: Markdown styling as you type, with many themes.
- Search and replace: powerful search, including regular expressions, and the new Quick Search.
- Table of contents: jump between headings in long documents.
- Writing tools: typewriter mode, line numbers and smart formatting shortcuts.
- Large files: stays fast even with very long documents.
- Extensions: add features such as a live preview with extensions.
What’s New in Version 1.37.0
MarkEdit 1.37 adds Quick Search and more.
- New Quick Search
- More extension APIs
- Better touch support
- Improvements for macOS 27
- Now requires macOS 26 or later
MarkEdit FAQ
Is MarkEdit free?
Yes. MarkEdit is free and open source under the MIT license.
Which macOS version does MarkEdit need?
MarkEdit 1.37 needs macOS 26 or later.
Does MarkEdit have a live preview?
Not built in. MarkEdit focuses on editing, and a preview can be added with an extension.
Does MarkEdit save files in a library?
No. MarkEdit edits plain .md files wherever you keep them, like TextEdit does.
Does MarkEdit run on Apple Silicon?
Yes. The main download is universal, and there is also a smaller download for Apple Silicon only.
Can MarkEdit handle big files?
Yes. It is designed to stay fast even with very long documents.
Does MarkEdit support themes?
Yes. It includes many editor themes, for light and dark mode.
Can I extend MarkEdit?
Yes. MarkEdit supports extensions and user scripts, and version 1.37 added more extension APIs.
Can I install MarkEdit with Homebrew?
Yes. Run brew install --cask markedit.
Where does the MarkEdit download on markedit.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to the official MarkEdit releases on GitHub at https://github.com/MarkEdit-app/MarkEdit/releases/latest. markedit.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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