Markify
Switch between rendered writing and Markdown source on one Mac page.
A native macOS Markdown editor with an in-place rendered lens and a source lens that retain your cursor position when switching. It works with ordinary local Markdown files and supports tables, task lists, footnotes, math, Mermaid diagrams, and PDF or HTML export. Apple Intelligence writing actions require a compatible Mac. The source is public under MIT with a Commons Clause restriction.
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What is Markify best for?
Markify is a free Markdown tool best suited to mac writers who want direct rendered editing and quick access to the underlying markdown source. It is available as Desktop app, CLI on macOS, CLI, and its source status is source available.
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Reviewed September 30, 2026
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Editing experience
Files and offline use
- Local Markdown files
- Folder or workspace support
- Works offline
Long documents
- Document search
- Tabs or multiple documents
Markdown support
- Tables
- Task lists
- Footnotes
- Math
- Mermaid diagrams
- Syntax-highlighted code
Collaboration and history
- Revision history
Output and extensions
- PDF export
- HTML export
At a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Source
- Source available
- Best for
- Mac writers who want direct rendered editing and quick access to the underlying Markdown source
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