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A private, offline Markdown editor for Mac

Markdown preview never goes online.

Write notes, docs, READMEs and drafts in Markdown with a live preview alongside the editor. No account, no telemetry, and it works fully offline.

Download free trial Download on the Mac App Store Buy for $4.99

Mac App Store, or download direct with a 14-day free trial · macOS 14 Sonoma or later · Apple silicon

Tab.Noted in light mode rendering a Markdown README
Why offline

Why offline matters for Markdown

Markdown files are often private: meeting notes, internal docs, READMEs for unreleased work and drafts. With Tab.Noted they stay on your Mac.

Features

Everything you need to write Markdown

All built in, with nothing to install.

Live Markdown preview alongside the editor (Shift Command R)
Tabs and Tab Groups: a saved workspace for each project
Snippets for text you type often
Code-aware spell check
Separate themes for light and dark mode
Zen mode for distraction-free writing
Optional auto-save and crash recovery
Cheat sheet

Markdown basics cheat sheet

To getType
Heading# Title · ## Section
Bold and italic**bold** · *italic*
Bulleted list- item
Numbered list1. item
Link[text](https://example.com)
Image![alt text](image.png)
Inline code`code`
Quote> quoted text
Horizontal rule---

A fenced code block starts and ends with three backticks. Add the language after the first set:

```python
print("Hello")
```

A simple table uses pipes and a line of dashes under the header:

| Name  | Status |
|-------|--------|
| Draft | Done   |

Offline Markdown editor for Mac: common questions

Does the preview load images or fonts from the internet?

No. Markdown preview never goes online.

How do I open the preview?

Press Shift Command R, or choose View → Markdown Preview. The preview appears alongside the editor and updates as you type.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Your files never leave your Mac, and Tab.Noted works fully offline. The direct-download version goes online only to check its license and look for updates.

How much does it cost?

$4.99 once, no subscription and no account. The direct download includes a 14-day free trial with every feature, or get it on the Mac App Store.

Which Macs does it run on?

Macs with Apple silicon running macOS 14 Sonoma or later.

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Get Tab.Noted

A fast, native text and code editor for Mac. $4.99 once, no subscription, no account. Try it free for 14 days with the direct download, or get it on the Mac App Store.

Download free trial Download on the Mac App Store Buy for $4.99