Why this Markdown workflow breaks on iOS

iPad is a good screen for README files, AI notes, specs, tables, code, math, and diagrams, but raw Markdown is still hard to scan when Files or Quick Look only shows plain text.

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 iPad Markdown viewer searches workflow

Save the Markdown file to Files on iPad, open the Share Sheet, choose Md Preview, and read the rendered document locally.

What to check before opening

Use this for real .md, .markdown, .mdx, .rmd, or .qmd files when you need rendered headings, links, tables, code, math, or Mermaid diagrams.

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.