Why this Markdown workflow breaks on iOS

Safari on iPad can download README files, AI notes, docs, and Markdown exports into Files. The downloaded file may still open as raw text instead of rendered Markdown.

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 Safari Downloads on iPad workflow

Find the file in Downloads on iPad, tap Share, choose Md Preview, and read the rendered Markdown locally.

What to check before opening

If Safari downloaded a zip archive, unzip it first and open the Markdown file inside.

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.