ghostWriter Markdown

ghostWriter Markdown

Accessible Markdown Editor

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1 review
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 12, 2026
  • September 16, 2026
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A plain-text writing app designed with accessibility in mind. It allows users to create, organize, and export documents in various formats, with features like voice control and outline navigation.

✓Accessibility-first plain-text editor
✓Organize documents and chapters
✓Compile work into finished exports
✓Supports multiple export formats (HTML, EPUB, PDF, Word)
✓VoiceOver integration
✓Native Find and Replace
✓Outline navigation for headings
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What's New in ghostWriter Markdown

1.5.0

September 16, 2026

Version 1.5.0 gives your next manuscript room to haunt. - Organize chapters with manual file and folder ordering. - Compile multiple documents into one export, choosing their order, inclusion, and heading structure. - Track word, sentence, and character totals across your writing projects. - Customize Word exports with JSON stylesheets, including a supplied Large Print style. - Get guidance from expanded Help and the bundled ghostWriter Help Manual. - Multiple tweaks and improvements done in the shadows for overall VoiceOver usability

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User reviews

Pretty Great so Far

Trying out this app today, and so far I really like it. I'm planning to replace it over the paid markdown editor I was using before since its accessibility has gone downhill with no fixes in sight. The little ghost noises when rendering are very charming!
I have a suggestion and a bug report. My suggestion is to add into the tutorial that paragraphs need two new lines between them. My old app used only one line so I got confused when the text I pasted in was all in one big paragraph when rendered.
The bug is that smart punctuation doesn't seem to work in the app, like double quotes. And yeah I made sure the setting was on to double check.
"it does quotes like this"
“Instead of quotes like this.”
And it would be really nice to read if it is an opening quote mark or a closed quote mark.
Other than that I do see myself making the switch to using this app for my writing, and I look forward to seeing where it goes from here. Thank you so much for making such a wonderfully accessible app.
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Response from developer

Thanks for the kind words! Smart punctuation is now offered as an app setting for output when it's detected and compatible. I also added in an extra note right at the top of the Welcome document and the Markdown references about how paragraph spacing works in Markdown!

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FAQ

What is ghostWriter Markdown?

ghostWriter Markdown is an accessibility-first, plain-text writing app designed for notes, articles, documentation, and manuscripts. It focuses on providing a clean, native writing experience for screen reader users and plain text enthusiasts.

Does ghostWriter Markdown have ads?

No, ghostWriter Markdown does not contain advertisements. It is a free application focused on providing an uninterrupted writing experience.

What file formats can ghostWriter Markdown export to?

ghostWriter Markdown can export documents and compilations to Markdown, plain text, HTML, EPUB, PDF, Word, PowerPoint, eBraille, and BRF. Word exports can be customized with JSON stylesheets.

How does ghostWriter Markdown handle organization?

You can create, rename, and move nested folders to organize your files. Documents can be pinned for quick access, and files can be sorted by various criteria or arranged manually. Removed files can be restored from a 'Recently Deleted' section.

Is ghostWriter Markdown suitable for long documents?

Yes, ghostWriter Markdown is designed for writing full manuscripts. It offers features like Outline navigation to jump to document headings and a 'Jump to Line' function for long documents.

What accessibility features are included in ghostWriter Markdown?

VoiceOver is central to ghostWriter Markdown's design, with features like dictation and braille input. The Status Bar provides configurable information like line and column position, and text selection counts.

Can I import documents into ghostWriter Markdown?

Yes, ghostWriter Markdown allows you to import Markdown, plain text, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations. These imported files can then be converted into Markdown format within the app.

How often is ghostWriter Markdown updated?

The latest version, 1.5.0, was released on September 16, 2026, indicating active development. Updates typically occur to improve features and ensure reliability.