A focused Markdown reader with selectable rendered text, clickable links, live reload, and a source view when you need the details.
Open a file and start reading. Heading hierarchy, lists, quotes, links, and code are presented in a quiet, full-width document view.
Highlight and copy directly from rendered Markdown, even when a selection crosses headings, paragraphs, lists, quotes, and code blocks.
Code blocks use a distinct reading surface with language labels and copy actions. Links remain visible and open in your browser.
Open several documents, switch from the library sidebar, or drag Markdown and text files straight onto the window.
Dracula, Nord, Gruvbox, Tokyo Night, Catppuccin, Solarized, and more — all built in, no extensions needed.
Adjust type size, enter fullscreen, copy the complete document, inspect word count and reading time, or switch to raw source.
The same document stays one click away from either view, while the library keeps the rest of your files close.
Readfence is actively developed. Here's what's planned.
.md file directly onto the window to open it — no file dialog needed. works as expected.Switch themes instantly from the toolbar dropdown. No restart required.
Download the build for Apple Silicon or Intel, or use the generated shell installer from the latest release.
Download for macOS