Local Markdown editing with live preview
Write Markdown and keep the rendered document visible while staying in a focused Mac workspace.
LoveMarkDown
A local-first Markdown editor for Mac writing and technical docs.
Write Markdown with a clean live preview, keep files local, preview nearby images, render Mermaid and math, and export to Markdown, HTML, Word, PDF, or PNG.
- macOS
- Local files
- Live preview
- Mermaid and math
- Multi-format export
LoveMarkDown 1.0
Local Markdown writing, preview, and export.
A macOS Markdown editor for local files, relative images, Mermaid diagrams, math, appearance modes, and portable exports.
Quick answer
A focused Markdown editor for local Mac documents
LoveMarkDown is a lightweight Markdown editor for macOS, built for local writing, technical notes, README files, product docs, and Markdown documents that reference nearby image assets.
The core workflow is intentionally simple: open a Markdown file, write with a live preview, save back to the original local file, and export when you need a portable copy. The page does not claim cloud sync, AI writing, collaboration editing, account features, or mobile support.
Product screenshots
Real LoveMarkDown surfaces
These screenshots use the actual Mac app UI so App Store reviewers and users can see the shipped workflow.
Relative local image preview
Preview nearby image assets referenced by the Markdown file without turning the document into a cloud workflow.
Mermaid diagrams and math
Use technical Markdown features for diagrams, formulas, and structured documentation.
Dark mode and table of contents
Work in a darker writing environment with document navigation visible.
App Store facts
Clear first-release positioning
These blocks answer review, privacy, and fit questions quickly.
What it is
A local-first Markdown editor for macOS.
Built for local writing, live preview, relative images, diagrams, math, and export.
Files
Works with user-selected local Markdown, Markdown-like, and text files.
It does not require a cloud account or automatically upload document content.
Export
Markdown, HTML, Word, PDF, and PNG export are part of the first release positioning.
Export happens from the user's document workflow.
Not promised
No cloud sync, AI writing, collaboration editing, account system, or mobile app claims.
The website should not imply features outside the submitted macOS binary.
Overview
What LoveMarkDown is built to solve
Use LoveMarkDown when you want a compact Mac editor for local Markdown documents, README files, technical notes, and product docs.
Open and save local Markdown
Work with .md, .markdown, and .txt files from the File menu or drag and drop, then save back to the opened local file.
Preview while you write
Keep editing and preview close together, with support for tables, task lists, code blocks, Mermaid diagrams, and math.
Export portable copies
Export Markdown content to Markdown, HTML, Word, PDF, or PNG when you need to share or archive a rendered document.
Capabilities
Core capabilities for the first App Store release
The page focuses on shipped Mac editor behavior and avoids implying cloud, AI, collaboration, account, or mobile features.
Files
Local Markdown workflow
Open, edit, save, and revisit recent Markdown files without requiring a cloud account.
Preview
Live rendering
Preview common Markdown blocks, tables, task lists, code blocks, Mermaid diagrams, math, links, and document structure.
Images
Relative local image preview
Show nearby image assets referenced from the current Markdown file when they are available through local file paths.
Export
Markdown, HTML, Word, PDF, and PNG
Generate portable output formats for documentation, review, handoff, or archive workflows.
Appearance
Light, dark, or system mode
Choose the appearance that fits the current writing session and macOS environment.
Menus
Native macOS workflow
Use macOS menu commands and shortcuts for file, save, export, appearance, and feedback actions.
Open a local document, write with preview, save, then export only when needed.
Workflow
What the writing flow looks like
The core loop is intentionally short: open, write, preview, save, and export.
Open a local document
Start from a Markdown file, a Markdown-like text file, or a dragged document.
Write with preview
Edit Markdown while checking rendered structure, code, tables, diagrams, math, and images.
Save or export
Save to the opened file or export a portable copy in the format needed for review or sharing.
Best fit
Who LoveMarkDown fits best
LoveMarkDown is designed for focused local writing rather than cloud publishing or team collaboration systems.
Technical writers
Draft README files, product docs, release notes, and internal documentation with local assets close at hand.
Developers and makers
Keep Markdown notes, code-adjacent docs, diagrams, and math-friendly snippets in a compact desktop editor.
Students and researchers
Write notes, formulas, diagrams, and exported study material without turning the workflow into a cloud workspace.
Product teams
Create portable Markdown or rendered copies for specs, handoffs, changelogs, and lightweight documentation loops.
Compatibility
Platform and file compatibility
Keep App Store review and user expectations aligned with the first macOS release.
macOS focus
LoveMarkDown is positioned as a macOS app. The website does not promise Windows, mobile, or browser versions.
Local file behavior
The app is intended to work with user-selected Markdown documents and nearby relative image assets.
Markdown features
Preview support includes common Markdown content plus Mermaid diagrams and math in the shipped editor workflow.
Network boundary
Web-to-Markdown requests the network only when the user enters a URL for conversion.
Boundaries
Product boundaries
LoveMarkDown should be easy to understand because it says what it is and what it is not.
Local-first instead of account-first
The app is designed around user-selected local files and does not require sign-in for the core workflow.
Editor and preview, not a publishing suite
The first release focuses on writing, preview, local assets, and export rather than hosted publishing.
Practical export path
Export options make the document portable without implying cloud storage or collaboration.
Privacy
Privacy and feedback boundary
LoveMarkDown's privacy story is part of its product positioning.
No automatic document upload
LoveMarkDown does not automatically upload Markdown content, file names, or full local file paths.
Analytics are limited
Anonymous Matomo analytics use predefined product events and coarse attributes, not document text or source URLs.
Feedback is user initiated
Help -> Send Feedback sends only what the user chooses to submit, with optional contact information.
FAQ
Common LoveMarkDown questions
These answers keep App Store support and privacy expectations aligned with the first macOS release.
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 .md, .markdown, and .txt files opened from the File menu or by drag and drop.
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.
Which export formats are supported?
LoveMarkDown supports export to Markdown, HTML, Word, PDF, and PNG in the first App Store release positioning.
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.
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.
Next step
Need LoveMarkDown support for App Store review or first setup?
Use the support and privacy pages prepared for the first macOS App Store release.