A plain-text and Markdown writing app with a focused editor, document preview and export to formats such as PDF, Word and HTML.
Why it’s here
A draft often needs clearer sentences before it needs a page layout. iA Writer keeps the text at the center, with Markdown for structure and a preview for checking how it will read when formatted.
Focus Mode narrows attention to the current sentence or paragraph. The underlying files can live locally or with a supported storage provider, which makes the storage decision part of setting up the writing workflow.
What you can do
- Write in plain text with Markdown formatting
- Highlight the current sentence or paragraph with Focus Mode
- Preview the formatted document
- Export to PDF, Word or HTML
A good fit for
Drafting longer text as portable Markdown files before deciding how the finished document should look.
Before you download
Local files and cloud storage are separate choices. iCloud is enabled by default when available; other storage providers depend on their Files integration and accounts. Check file locations and backups before changing sync providers.
Product information checked against the official App Store listing on November 13, 2026. Features can change.
