Why this Markdown workflow breaks on iOS

R Markdown and Quarto files are common in research, reports, and data workflows. On iPad, they can arrive as plain text instead of a readable 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 .rmd and .qmd files workflow

Save the .rmd or .qmd file, open the Share Sheet, choose Md Preview, and read the local rendered Markdown structure.

What to check before opening

Rendered code output may depend on the original project, but headings, text, tables, and Markdown structure are easier to inspect in a viewer.

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.