Choose how to install.
Install LoveMarkDown 1.2.5 through the Mac App Store or one signed, notarized universal Direct installer for Apple Silicon and Intel.
Current release · LoveMarkDown 1.2.5Same editor. Two installation channels.
01 Direct download for MacVersion 1.2.5 · Universal · 23,332,635 bytesGet the signed and notarized universal LoveMarkDown 1.2.5 DMG. The same file works on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. Download Direct 1.2.5 02 Mac App StorePublic version 1.2.5Install the public App Store version 1.2.5 with Apple-managed updates. View on the Mac App StoreWhat your Mac needs
- macOS 12.0 or later on an Apple Silicon or Intel Mac.
- One universal Direct DMG supports both processor families; no architecture choice is needed.
- Open only files and folders you intend to use with LoveMarkDown. Protected locations may still require macOS permission.
- Direct update installation requires explicit user confirmation; App Store updates are managed by Apple.
Package details and verification
Want to make LoveMarkDown your default editor?
Use the fixed-choice planner to check the App Store or Direct setup path, Finder Open With, and supported extensions.
Files, permissions, and exports
- Direct and Mac App Store installations use separate distribution and update paths.
- Direct 1.2.5 and App Store 1.2.5 are public, with separate installation and update paths.
- The app does not bypass macOS permissions for protected or revoked folders.
- LoveMarkDown does not offer cloud sync, AI writing, collaborative editing, an account system, or a mobile app.
- Ordinary editing, preview, saving, and export do not automatically upload Markdown content, file names, or full local paths.
Installation and file questions
Which LoveMarkDown download should I choose?
Choose the signed Direct 1.2.5 universal DMG for either an M-series or Intel Mac. There is no processor-specific Direct installer choice. The Mac App Store offers 1.2.5 with Apple-managed installation and updates; Direct uses the signed NgSense updater after you confirm installation.
Which LoveMarkDown version is on the Mac App Store?
LoveMarkDown 1.2.5 is the current public Mac App Store release. It includes the compact path bar, updated file actions, and an explicit, user-controlled default-editor request. Direct 1.2.5 is a separate universal download; each channel has its own installation and update path. Version 1.2.2 introduced the default-editor request and remains part of the release history.
Does LoveMarkDown upload my Markdown files?
No. LoveMarkDown does not automatically upload Markdown document content, file names, or full local file paths.
What file types can I open?
LoveMarkDown is positioned for local Markdown and text files opened from the File menu or by drag and drop. The Finder Open With registration introduced in 1.2.2 remains available in current 1.2.5 builds for .md, .markdown, .mdown, and .mkd files.
How do I make LoveMarkDown the default Markdown editor?
This option is included in current App Store 1.2.5 and Direct 1.2.5 builds. Start the request from the App menu or Settings, then confirm the default-app change in macOS. LoveMarkDown never changes the default automatically. Finder Open With registration covers .md, .markdown, .mdown, and .mkd files.
How do Find and Replace work in LoveMarkDown?
Press Cmd+F to open Find, Cmd+R to replace the current match, or Cmd+Shift+R to replace all matches. The result count, previous and next navigation, and matched highlights stay synchronized between Edit and Preview.
How do I save a new untitled document?
For a new untitled document, Save or Cmd+S opens the native destination picker. For an opened local file, Save writes back to that file. Draft autosave is for recovery and does not replace choosing a destination.
How do relative images work?
Relative image preview works when the Markdown document references nearby local image files, such as images stored next to the document or inside a relative folder. Version 1.1.4 also handles files whose extension does not match their actual image format and applies safe Pandoc width, height, class, and ID attributes without showing the attribute text in Preview or exports.
Which export formats are supported?
LoveMarkDown supports export to Markdown, HTML, Word, PDF, and PNG. Direct version 1.1.4 keeps PDF text searchable through the primary native path and produces sharper PDF and PNG output.
When does Web-to-Markdown use the network?
Web-to-Markdown uses the network only when the user enters a URL and asks LoveMarkDown to convert that page. Ordinary local editing does not require this network request.
How are LoveMarkDown updates installed?
Direct-download builds can check for a signed NgSense update and install it only after you choose to proceed. Mac App Store installations do not use the Direct update feed and continue to update through Apple.
What is sent when I use Help -> Send Feedback?
Feedback is sent only when the user submits it. Contact information is optional, and LoveMarkDown does not automatically attach Markdown content, file names, full paths, or screenshots.
Need help with a document?
Get help with local files, images, saving, or a specific export format.