Why this Markdown workflow breaks on iOS

Messages and iMessage can carry Markdown notes, README files, AI drafts, prompts, and technical docs as shared files. iOS can save them, but raw Markdown syntax is harder to read on a phone.

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 Messages, iMessage workflow

Open the Markdown file in Messages, save or share it, choose Md Preview, and read the rendered document locally.

What to check before opening

Use this route for .md, .markdown, .mdx, .rmd, and .qmd files shared through Messages or iMessage.

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.