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Marked 2
Preview Markdown and plain text live with intelligent writing tools

What is Marked 2?

Marked 2 is a previewer designed for Markdown and other plain text markups, operating on macOS 10.12 or later. It integrates seamlessly with any text editor, automatically updating the preview each time a file is saved. The tool supports a wide range of markup formats, including Fountain, CriticMarkup, and MathJax, and offers robust features for document navigation, analysis, and export to HTML, PDF, and Word.

With capabilities like live style updates, link validation, and autoscroll, Marked 2 enhances writing workflows for authors, coders, bloggers, and business professionals. It includes advanced statistics, table of contents generation, and support for multi-file projects, making it a versatile tool for creating and reviewing documents in plain text while maintaining rich formatting.

Features

  • Live Preview: Updates automatically when files are saved in any text editor
  • Multi-Format Support: Works with Markdown, Fountain, CriticMarkup, MathJax, and more
  • Advanced Statistics: Provides word count, reading time, Fog Index, and Flesch-Kincaid scores
  • Table of Contents: Automatically generates and allows typeahead search for navigation
  • Export Options: Converts documents to HTML, PDF, and Word formats

Use Cases

  • Previewing Markdown documents while editing in real-time
  • Generating formatted reports or proposals from plain text
  • Validating links in blog posts before publishing
  • Creating manuscripts or books with multi-file support
  • Converting Markdown to PDF or Word for collaboration

FAQs

  • What operating systems does Marked 2 support?
    Marked 2 requires macOS 10.12 or later.
  • Can Marked 2 preview documents from multiple files?
    Yes, Marked 2 supports multi-file documents and can track folders, displaying the most recently-edited file.
  • Does Marked 2 offer a free trial?
    Yes, Marked 2 offers a free trial for seven days.

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