Write and preview, side by side
See headings, tables, task lists, code blocks, and more take shape the moment you type.
Native Markdown editor
Markdown,
without the noise.
A calm place for your ideas, notes, and writing. PinkDown pairs a focused editor with a live preview—fast, private, and entirely native.
Free and open source · Windows & macOS
● Native & fast
Your files stay yours
Built for the way you write
01 Instant startup
02 Live preview
03 HTML & PDF export
04 Local-first
Everything you need
Small by design.
Capable by default.
PinkDown stays out of your way while covering the details that make everyday Markdown editing feel effortless.
Your files. Your machine.
No account, no cloud, no workspace setup. Open a file and start writing.
Native speed
Built in Rust for instant startup, low overhead, and a desktop experience that feels at home.
A comfortable reading room
Rosé Pine colors, any installed system typeface for the UI and preview, and a focused layout make long sessions easy on the eyes.
Export HTML or PDF
Share a self-contained HTML page, or print to PDF with Edge or Chrome—relative images resolve from the open file, and PDF export stays off the UI thread.
A simpler workflow
Open. Write.
Stay in flow.
No project creation or import ritual. PinkDown works with the Markdown files you already have.
- 01Open any Markdown file
Use the file picker or drag and drop from your desktop.
- 02Write with instant feedback
The rendered preview stays in sync as you type.
- 03Save, or export to share
Keep a local Markdown file, or use Export for HTML and PDF when you need something others can open.
“Made with warmth
and precision.”
A focused tool for people who care about their words.
⌘+SSave without breaking stride
Ready when you are
Give your words
a calmer place.
Download PinkDown for free, or explore the source and help shape what comes next.