Why this Markdown workflow breaks on iOS

Safari can download README files, AI notes, documentation, and Markdown exports, but the downloaded file may appear as raw text in iOS.

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 workflow

Find the file in Safari Downloads or Files, tap Share, send it to 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.