Why this Markdown workflow breaks on iOS

Local Markdown on iPad can come from AirDrop, iCloud Drive, browser downloads, GitHub, email, or AI exports. Raw Markdown is workable for short notes but not ideal for long docs.

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 local Markdown files on iPad workflow

Open the local Markdown file from Files on iPad, tap Share, choose Md Preview, and read the rendered document locally.

What to check before opening

Use this for reading local Markdown files, not maintaining a full writing workspace.

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.