## Blog

Markdown on Mac

Guides, tutorials, and tips for working with Markdown files on macOS.


How-To

How to Open .md Files on Mac

4 methods to open and view Markdown files on macOS, from TextEdit to dedicated viewers.

Guide

What Is a .md File?

A plain-English guide to Markdown files — what they are, where you find them, and how to read them.

Reference

Markdown Cheat Sheet

Quick reference for all Markdown syntax — headings, formatting, links, code blocks, tables, and GitHub extras.

How-To

Preview GitHub README.md Locally on Mac

Stop pushing to check formatting. Preview README files locally with full GitHub Flavored Markdown support.

Workflow

Paste Formatted Markdown into Gmail, Outlook, and Docs

Convert your .md files to rich text and paste directly into email clients and document editors.

How-To

View Obsidian Notes Outside Obsidian

Open and read Obsidian vault files on Mac without the Obsidian app installed.

Guide

Markdown for Technical Writers

Why technical writers should use Markdown for documentation, and the preview workflow that makes it practical.

Feature

Markdown Reading Themes

System, Sepia, Nord, and Solarized — choosing the right theme for reading Markdown.

Reference

GitHub Markdown Callouts

NOTE, TIP, IMPORTANT, WARNING, CAUTION — syntax and rendering for GitHub-style alerts.

How-To

Set the Default App for .md Files on macOS

Step-by-step: make every .md file on your Mac open with a proper Markdown viewer.

Feature

Auto-Generated Table of Contents for Markdown

Navigate long Markdown files with an automatically generated TOC — no plugins, no CLI tools.