Why this Markdown workflow breaks on iOS

Many users search for MD instead of Markdown after receiving a README.md, AI note, documentation file, or exported text file. iOS can store the .md file, but a rendered reader is easier to scan.

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 MD file opener searches workflow

Save the .md file to Files, open Share, choose Md Preview, and render the document locally on iPhone or iPad.

What to check before opening

Use this path for real .md files. For .html, .htm, and .xhtml files, use the companion Html Preview app.

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.