Why this Markdown workflow breaks on iOS

Quick Look may show a Markdown file as plain text, a generic file, or an incomplete preview. For AI notes, GitHub README files, specs, code blocks, tables, math, and Mermaid diagrams, users need a rendered Markdown view.

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 Quick Look preview problem workflow

Save the Markdown file, tap Share from Files or the source app, choose Md Preview, and read the rendered document locally on iPhone or iPad.

What to check before opening

Use this path for .md, .markdown, .mdx, .rmd, and .qmd files from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, GitHub, Obsidian, Notion, Mail, AirDrop, or cloud drives.

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.