Why this Markdown workflow breaks on iOS

AI drafts, meeting notes, and README files can arrive through chat apps as .md files. iOS may show the syntax instead of the rendered document.

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 WeChat and WhatsApp workflow

Open the attachment, share or save it to Files, choose Md Preview, and read the rendered Markdown on your device.

What to check before opening

For private notes from chat apps, local preview avoids uploading the file to an online converter.

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.