Why this Markdown workflow breaks on iOS

Plain text is not enough for modern Markdown files from AI, GitHub, Obsidian, Notion exports, documentation, and technical workflows.

The shortest answer

Install Md Preview, open the file from Files, the Share Sheet, or the source app, and preview it locally. The app has no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, and no ads.

The iPhone and iPad workflow

A good viewer should render GFM tables, code, links, math, Mermaid diagrams, and long notes with a calm iOS reading layout.

What to check before opening

Look for a viewer, not a heavy editor, when your immediate goal is reading a file.

Why local preview fits this job

Md Preview is focused on file preview. It avoids uploads, account setup, ad clutter, and heavy editing features when the user simply needs to read a Markdown file now.

If you also receive HTML files

AI and document workflows often produce both Markdown and HTML. Html Preview is the companion viewer for that file type.