Markdown Preview for Mac
Marked 3 is the native macOS app for live Markdown preview while you write in VS Code, Obsidian, Scrivener, Bear, Ulysses, Word, or any text editor.
Use Marked when you need a dedicated preview window, professional export, custom CSS themes, and proofreading—without switching away from the editor you already use.
How live preview works
- Write or edit Markdown in your favorite app.
- Marked watches the file and updates the preview instantly.
- Apply custom CSS themes, proofread, and export to PDF, DOCX, EPUB, and more.
Marked vs other options
| Feature | Marked 3 | Obsidian preview | Typora | Marked 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live preview from any Mac editor | Yes | Obsidian files only | Typora files only | Yes |
| Dedicated preview + export app | Yes | Notes app | Editor + preview | Yes |
| Custom CSS themes | Yes | Themes/plugins | Limited | Yes |
| Proofreading tools | Advanced | Basic | No | Yes |
| PDF, DOCX, EPUB export | Yes | Plugins | Yes | Yes |
| Scrivener / Word integration | Yes | No | No | Limited |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best app to preview Markdown on a Mac?
- Marked 3 is a native macOS app built specifically for live Markdown preview. It watches files from any text editor and renders a beautiful, themeable preview in real time, with professional export to PDF, DOCX, EPUB, and more.
- Can Marked preview Markdown from my existing editor?
- Yes. Marked works with VS Code, Obsidian, Bear, Ulysses, Scrivener, MarsEdit, Word, and any app that saves plain text or Markdown. You keep editing in the tool you already use; Marked handles preview, proofreading, and export.
- Does Marked edit Markdown or only preview it?
- Marked is a preview and publishing tool, not a Markdown editor. You write in your preferred editor and use Marked for live preview, proofreading, custom CSS themes, and export.
- How is Marked different from Obsidian's built-in preview?
- Obsidian preview only works inside Obsidian. Marked previews files from any editor on your Mac, adds advanced proofreading, custom styles, Scrivener and Word workflows, DOCX change tracking, and export profiles—without replacing your writing app.
- When should I choose Marked 3 over Typora or Marked 2?
- Choose Typora if you want one app that is both editor and preview. Choose Marked 3 if you want the best dedicated live preview while keeping your current editor. Choose Marked 2 only if you want a simpler legacy app with a one-time purchase and fewer v3 features.