Marked 2 Markdown: Complete Guide
Marked 2 is a markdown preview app for macOS that works alongside your preferred text editor. It watches your markdown files and renders a live preview with customizable styles. Marked 2 supports multiple markdown processors including Discount, MultiMarkdown, and custom preprocessors.
Markdown support:Full
Markdown Support in Marked 2
| Format | Syntax | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | **text** | Yes |
| Italic | *text* | Yes |
| Strikethrough | ~~text~~ | Yes |
| Headings | # H1 ... ###### H6 | Yes |
| Links | [text](url) | Yes |
| Images |  | Yes |
| Blockquotes | > quote | Yes |
| Ordered Lists | 1. item | Yes |
| Unordered Lists | - item | Yes |
| Code (inline) | `code` | Yes |
| Code Blocks | ```lang\ncode\n``` | Yes |
| Tables | | col | col | | Yes |
| Task Lists | - [ ] task | Yes |
| Footnotes | [^1] | Yes Supported with MultiMarkdown or Discount processor |
| Horizontal Rule | --- | Yes |
Things to know
- Not an editor. It is a preview-only app that pairs with any text editor.
- Supports multiple markdown processors (Discount, MultiMarkdown, custom).
- Includes word count, readability stats, and keyword analysis.
- Can export to HTML, PDF, Word, and other formats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Marked 2 support markdown?
Yes. Marked 2 is a dedicated markdown preview app. It supports CommonMark, GFM, MultiMarkdown, and custom processors. It renders all standard markdown syntax plus extensions depending on the chosen processor.
How do you use Marked 2?
Open a markdown file in Marked 2 or drag it onto the app icon. Marked 2 watches the file for changes and updates the rendered preview in real time as you edit in your preferred text editor.
Is Marked 2 free?
No. Marked 2 is a paid app available on the Mac App Store. It offers a trial version so you can evaluate it before purchasing.
Can Marked 2 export to PDF?
Yes. Marked 2 can export rendered markdown to PDF, Word (docx), HTML, and RTF. You can customize the export styles with CSS.