Marked for Mac

Quick overview

Marked is a free macOS utility for previewing Markdown and MultiMarkdown documents as you write. It renders your markup in real time so you can see formatting, footnotes, and other elements without leaving your editor. The app is useful for writers, developers, and anyone who prepares documentation using plain-text markup.

Key capabilities

• Live rendering of Markdown and MultiMarkdown files for instant feedback
• Compatibility with several Markdown flavors and common markup extensions
• Export options for saving documents in multiple output formats

Interface and customization

Marked presents a minimalist, easy-to-navigate interface that keeps the preview front and center. Users can tailor the display settings — such as styles, fonts, and line wrapping — to match personal preferences or publication requirements. The app integrates with many editors and can automatically refresh previews when source files change.

Exporting and file handling

Marked supports exporting rendered documents to different formats so your work can be shared or published with ease. Common export targets include PDF and HTML, and the app can preserve links, images, and other embedded content during conversion.

Alternatives and related tools

• Easy Winmail Reader — a paid utility for extracting attachments from winmail.dat files
• Typora — a distraction-free Markdown editor with live preview (popular choice)
• MacDown — an open-source Markdown editor for macOS with a straightforward interface

Who benefits most

Marked is particularly well suited to authors, technical writers, and developers who need immediate visual confirmation of Markdown formatting while composing. Its customization and export features make it a practical companion for producing documentation and formatted text on a Mac.