Why this Markdown workflow breaks on iOS

MDX files appear in documentation projects and AI-assisted technical workflows. iOS may show the raw text without a readable Markdown-style preview.

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 .mdx files workflow

Save the .mdx file, open it from Files or the iOS Share Sheet, and preview it in Md Preview.

What to check before opening

MDX can include JSX-like parts. A focused viewer is best for reading the Markdown structure, not editing a project.

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.