# MD Quick Preview

MD Quick Preview is a macOS Quick Look extension by PatakoLabs: press Space on Markdown files in Finder to see rendered HTML with GitHub-style light and dark themes.

HTML: https://patakolabs.com/projects/mdquickpv
Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/md-quick-preview/id6790186860

Rendering is on-device. Supported extensions include `.md`, `.markdown`, `.mdown`, `.mkd`, and `.mdx`.

## FAQ

### What is MD Quick Preview?

MD Quick Preview is a macOS Quick Look extension that renders Markdown in Finder. Press Space on a .md file to see styled HTML instead of raw text.

### Which file types are supported?

`.md`, `.markdown`, `.mdown`, `.mkd`, and `.mdx`. GitHub Flavored Markdown features — tables, strikethrough, and task lists — are included.

### How do I enable the Quick Look extension?

Install the app, launch it once, then open System Settings → General → Login Items & Extensions → Quick Look Extensions and enable MD Quick Preview.

### Does it work offline?

Yes. Rendering uses cmark-gfm on your Mac. Your file contents are not uploaded to the cloud.

### Mac App Store or direct download?

MD Quick Preview is free on the Mac App Store. A Developer ID–signed zip is also available on this page for installation outside the store.

### What macOS version do I need?

macOS 13 (Ventura) or later.