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WYSIWYG Markdown editor

Edit Markdown the way it will be read: real headings, lists, tables and diagrams, with no symbols in the way. Markdific saves a plain .md file, on Mac, Windows and Linux.

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What is a WYSIWYG Markdown editor?

A WYSIWYG Markdown editor shows the formatted document while you type and saves plain Markdown underneath. You write a heading, a list or a table directly, instead of typing #, - and | and checking a preview. Markdific does this in its Live editor, and you can switch to the raw source at any time.

  1. Open a .md file, or start a new one.
  2. Type in the formatted document, or use the formatting bar for headings, lists, links, images and tables.
  3. Save. The file stays plain Markdown that any app can open.

Plain Markdown in the file, a document on the screen

The file on disk is ordinary Markdown. The Live editor shows and edits the result.

In the .md file
## Milestones

- [x] Design freeze
- [ ] Internal beta

> [!NOTE]
> The beta starts on Monday.
In the Live editor

Milestones

☑ Design freeze

☐ Internal beta

Note
The beta starts on Monday.

Live editor

Edit the document, not the symbols

Headings look like headings, tables like tables and diagrams like diagrams while you edit them.

  • A formatting bar for headings, bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, links, lists, images and tables
  • Markdown pasted from other apps is formatted as you paste
  • Diagrams and math can be copied and pasted between documents
Markdific Live editor with the formatting bar.

Three views

Switch to source whenever you need it

Some edits are easier in raw Markdown. Switch views with one shortcut; the file is the same in all three.

  • Cmd/Ctrl+1 Live editor
  • Cmd/Ctrl+2 Source
  • Cmd/Ctrl+3 Split, with a live preview
Markdific split view with Markdown source on the left and the rendered preview on the right.

What renders while you edit

Everything renders in place, so you see the finished document while writing.

A results table and a task list rendered by Markdific.

Tables

Tables render as tables, and you edit them in the document.

A LaTeX formula rendered in Markdific.

Math

KaTeX formulas render inline and as blocks.

A Mermaid sequence diagram rendered by Markdific.

Mermaid diagrams

Flowcharts, sequence diagrams and charts render as you type.

A highlighted TypeScript code block in Markdific.

Code

Highlighted when a language is set, with a Wrap button for long lines.

Note, tip and warning alerts rendered by Markdific.

Task lists and alerts

Checkboxes and GitHub-style note, tip and warning alerts.

Images in a document rendered by Markdific.

Images

Pasted images are kept when you save.

Types of Markdown editors

Where a WYSIWYG Markdown editor fits.

TypeHow you editExamples
Source onlyRaw Markdown with symbols, no previewPlain text editors
Source with previewRaw Markdown, with a separate preview paneVS Code, many online editors
WYSIWYG MarkdownThe formatted document; saves MarkdownMarkdific, Typora, Obsidian Live Preview
Rich text with Markdown import or exportA document in the app's own formatNotion, Google Docs

WYSIWYG Markdown editor FAQ

What is a WYSIWYG Markdown editor?

WYSIWYG means what you see is what you get. A WYSIWYG Markdown editor lets you edit the formatted document, with real headings, lists and tables, while it saves a plain Markdown file underneath.

Does editing visually change my Markdown file?

Only the parts you edit. Markdific saves plain Markdown, and when you save it rewrites only what changed, so bullet style, table spacing, blank lines and inline HTML elsewhere stay as written.

Can I still edit the raw Markdown?

Yes. Switch to Source view with Cmd/Ctrl+2, or Split view with Cmd/Ctrl+3 to see the source beside a live preview.

Do tables, math and diagrams work in WYSIWYG mode?

Yes. Tables, KaTeX math, Mermaid diagrams, task lists, alerts and highlighted code render in place while you edit.

How is this different from Notion or Google Docs?

Notion and Google Docs keep documents in their own format. Markdific edits .md files on your computer, which open in any Markdown app and work with Git.

Is WYSIWYG editing free?

It is free for 14 days, then part of the one-time purchase of $14.99. Reading Markdown files stays free.

Can I try it without installing anything?

Yes. The free online Markdown editor uses the same editor in your browser, with no account.

Which platforms does it run on?

Mac, Windows and Linux.

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