Single-page writing surface
Stay in one uncluttered workspace with formatting controls, file actions, and preview mode all within reach.
Features
Everything you need for calm, fast writing.
Native desktop actions
Open Markdown files, save changes, create new files, and export to PDF using desktop-native dialogs.
Focused visual design
A restrained interface, a premium dark mode, and a polished frameless window keep the work front and center.
Image placeholders while editing
Drop images into the document without polluting your writing surface with giant encoded blocks.
Clickable preview links
Review your writing in a clean preview mode where links behave like real links and images render properly.
Built for v1.0 simplicity
No sprawling workspace, no collaboration clutter, no feature sprawl. Just a tight writing tool that feels ready out of the box.
Workflow
From blank page to shareable document in minutes.
Start clean
Launch into an empty document and begin writing immediately.
Format quickly
Use the centered formatting toolbar for headings, emphasis, code, quotes, and lists.
Preview confidently
Switch to rendered view to verify links, images, and structure before export.
Ship the document
Save your Markdown locally or export a polished PDF for sharing.
Platforms
Made for desktop, on both major platforms.
WriteDown is designed for people who move between Windows and macOS and want the same elegant writing experience on both.
Windows
Installer-ready with native file dialogs and PDF export.
macOS
Available as a native Mac download with the same focused writing experience.
Why It Exists
A Markdown app that feels edited, not overbuilt.
WriteDown is for writers, note-takers, and builders who want native desktop behavior, thoughtful interface decisions, and a document-first workflow. It keeps your files local, treats Markdown as the source of truth, and avoids turning the act of writing into a dashboard.
Donationware
Free to download. Worth supporting if it earns a place in your workflow.
WriteDown is built as donationware. That means the app stays fully usable without subscriptions or locked features, and people who want to support ongoing development can do so voluntarily.
Support WriteDown on Ko-fi
WriteDown is donationware. If it earns a place in your workflow, you can help support ongoing development directly on Ko-fi.
Download
WriteDown v1.0
Focused Markdown writing for Windows and macOS. Free to use, supported by donations.