# Quick Markdown Viewer — Read Markdown folders quickly

> Local-first reader for Markdown folders, documentation, and media notes on Apple devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Sous Chef Studio, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-markdown-viewer/id6761271951 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sous Chef Studio, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768173412)
- Category: Productivity, Developer Tools
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-markdown-viewer/id6761271951/reviews.md

## What is Quick Markdown Viewer?

Quick Markdown Viewer is a local-first reader for Markdown folders, documentation packets, CSV/TSV tables, and media-rich notes on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

Open a folder of files you already have, or open a public GitHub repository URL when you need to inspect remote docs. The app keeps reading fast and direct: no account, no subscription, no in-app purchase, and no tracking layer.

Features:

- Open local folders and browse Markdown, CSV, and TSV files in a file sidebar
- Open JSON, JSONC, NDJSON, and JSONL files with collapsible structured rows
- Read JSON-family fenced code blocks inside Markdown without switching apps
- Expand and collapse folders, filter large file trees, and use keyboard navigation on macOS
- Search the current document with Command-F or all open documents with Command-Shift-F
- Click search results in the sidebar to jump to matches highlighted in the document
- Read Markdown with native rendering for headings, lists, tables, code blocks, links, images, GIFs, and local video
- Render Mermaid diagrams natively, then zoom and pan diagram previews
- Detach Mermaid diagram previews into resizable macOS windows
- Open a document outline, jump to headings, and track the current section while reading
- Open CSV and TSV files as native tables with controls for wrapping and sizing
- Preview linked media without converting your Markdown files
- Print the current document or assemble a cancellable background Print All packet
- Preview Markdown from Finder with the macOS Quick Look extension
- Install the optional `qmv` command-line launcher on macOS and open supported files directly from Terminal
- Open public GitHub repository and repository tree URLs, including branch and tag paths
- Hide dependency and vendor folders with editable ignore patterns per window
- Navigate between files with back and forward history
- Adjust viewer font size for comfortable reading

Quick Markdown Viewer is designed to stay lightweight and direct:

- no account required
- no subscription
- no in-app purchase
- no tracking
- no web view renderer

## Key features

- Open local folders and browse Markdown, CSV, TSV files
- Open JSON, JSONC, NDJSON, JSONL files
- Read JSON-family code blocks within Markdown
- Search current or all open documents
- Native rendering for Markdown elements and Mermaid diagrams
- Open public GitHub repository URLs
- macOS Quick Look extension and command-line launcher

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-markdown-viewer/id6761271951/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Biased but I like it

*2026-04-15*

I know the developer well, but I love that this has a tiny space and memory footprint!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Quick Markdown Viewer

### What devices does Quick Markdown Viewer support?

Quick Markdown Viewer is available on iPhone and iPad. It also offers a macOS version with additional features like keyboard navigation and a command-line launcher.

### Does Quick Markdown Viewer have ads?

No, Quick Markdown Viewer is completely ad-free. The app is designed to be lightweight and direct, with no tracking layers.

### How does Quick Markdown Viewer handle pricing?

Quick Markdown Viewer is free to download and use. There are no subscriptions or in-app purchases required to access its features.

### Can I open files from GitHub with Quick Markdown Viewer?

Yes, you can open public GitHub repository URLs directly within Quick Markdown Viewer. This includes support for specific branches and tags.

### What file types can be read in Quick Markdown Viewer?

Quick Markdown Viewer can read Markdown, CSV, TSV, JSON, JSONC, NDJSON, and JSONL files. It also renders media like images, GIFs, and local videos within Markdown.

### How often is Quick Markdown Viewer updated?

The latest version of Quick Markdown Viewer was released on June 15, 2026, indicating recent development activity. The app is updated to ensure continued performance and compatibility.

### What is the age rating for Quick Markdown Viewer?

Quick Markdown Viewer has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals.

### Does Quick Markdown Viewer offer collaboration features?

Quick Markdown Viewer is primarily a local-first reader and does not currently offer direct collaboration features. Its focus is on efficient individual document viewing and navigation.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.7 — 2026-06-15

This update improves folder context in the reader and adds structured JSON-family reading:

- Show the full folder path in the header for files opened from nested folders
- Keep the selected file's ancestor folders visible above the scrolling file sidebar
- Open JSON, JSONC, NDJSON, and JSONL files in a collapsible structured viewer
- View JSON-family fenced blocks inside Markdown with source/viewer controls
- Keep original source line numbers visible while expanding, collapsing, and reading pretty JSON rows
- Quick Look previews now support JSON-family files with bounded native previews
- `qmv /path/to/file` on macOS now cold-starts directly to the file's parent folder with that file selected
- App-level file opens now cover Markdown, Mermaid, JSON-family files, CSV/TSV tables, and folders

### 1.5 — 2026-05-27

Quick Markdown Viewer now covers more of a complete documentation workflow:

- Full-text search for the current document or every open document, with clickable results and in-document highlights
- Faster file browsing for large folders, including collapsible folders and keyboard navigation
- Native Mermaid diagram rendering with zoom, pan, and detachable macOS diagram windows
- Background Print All preparation with cancellation and empty-output protection
- Markdown Quick Look preview extension on macOS
- Faster rendering for Markdown tables with long paragraph-style cells
- Better macOS Finder file drops, including opening the dropped file's parent folder with the file selected

### 1.4 — 2026-05-13

- Open a document outline from the right side and jump directly to Markdown headings
- Highlight the current section in the outline while reading
- Resize the outline pane on Mac and iPad
- View large CSV and TSV files with a faster lazy table surface
- Check for newer App Store versions, with skip controls and a Mac menu command

### 1.0 — 2026-04-07

No release notes.

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