MacMD Viewer is a native macOS app built for one thing: rendering .md files beautifully. No editor, no bloat.
Press Space on any .md file in Finder. See it rendered beautifully with headings, code blocks, tables, and diagrams. Works in Spotlight and Open dialogs too.
Learn more about QuickLook →Flowcharts, sequence diagrams, state machines, Gantt charts, pie charts, and more. Write them in standard Mermaid syntax inside fenced code blocks. No plugins, no config.
See supported diagram types →Every fenced code block rendered with proper syntax highlighting. Supports every major language — JavaScript, Python, Swift, Rust, Go, and dozens more. Follows your system theme automatically.
File watching built in. Edit in VS Code, Vim, Zed, or whatever you like — changes appear instantly. Your editor stays yours; MacMD Viewer handles the reading.
Full light and dark mode support that follows your macOS system appearance. Automatic switching, no manual toggle needed. Every element — text, code blocks, diagrams — adapts seamlessly.
An auto-generated sidebar table of contents appears for any document with headings. Click to jump. Highlights your current position as you scroll. Collapsible when you want more reading space.
Pinch to zoom or use keyboard shortcuts to scale the rendered output. Great for presentations, accessibility, or just reading comfort. Your zoom level persists per document.
Use the macmd:// URL scheme to open any Markdown file from scripts, Alfred workflows, Raycast, or other apps. Integrates into your existing automation seamlessly.
$9.99 one-time. Every feature included.