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Typora
What it is
Typora is a desktop Markdown editor and reader for Linux, macOS, and Windows that shows a live preview while writing. It supports images, headers, lists, tables, code fences, mathematics, diagrams, and inline styles, with syntax highlighting for around 100 languages. Mermaid diagrams and MathJax extensions, including mhchem and AMSmath, are included. Typora exports PDF with bookmarks and imports or exports formats such as docx, OpenOffice, LaTeX, MediaWiki, and Epub. Themes can be customized with CSS. On macOS, images can be uploaded through iPic, and Markdown files can be synchronized with third-party storage tools including iCloud Drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox. Documents, backups, and application logs are stored locally. Offline use, version history, and publishing tools are listed. Anonymous usage data is sent only when enabled. A 15-day trial is available; the listed license costs $14.99, paid once, covers one user on up to three devices, and has no renewal fee.
For and against
For
- Live preview while writing Markdown
- Syntax highlighting for around 100 languages
- PDF export with bookmarks
- Offline mode and local document storage
- One license covers up to three devices
Against
- No mobile apps are listed
- No free plan
- 15-day trial only
- License is limited to one user
The verdict
Typora concentrates Markdown writing, preview, styling, and document conversion in a desktop application. Its broad format support and offline storage are useful, but mobile users need another option.
Who it suits
Typora suits desktop writers who want live Markdown preview, offline editing, and broad import or export options. It also fits users who customize themes or work with diagrams, mathematics, and code.
Plans and prices
Typora Full License
15-day free evaluation period · License activation on up to three devices for one user · No subscription or renewal fee
Read 19 Sep 2026 · store.typora.io
Typora license
One user · up to 3 devices · no expiration
Read 11 Oct 2026 · typora.io
On the record
- Code highlighting
- Typora supports syntax highlighting for around 100 languages.typora.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Diagrams and math
- Its features include Mermaid diagrams and built-in MathJax extensions such as mhchem and AMSmath.typora.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- extensivestore.typora.io · read 19 Sep 2026
- Import and export
- It exports PDF with bookmarks and supports importing or exporting formats including docx, OpenOffice, LaTeX, MediaWiki, and Epub.typora.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- On macOS, Typora can upload images to a cloud server through iPic; Markdown files can also be synced using third-party tools such as iCloud Drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.typora.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- License limit
- One license is for one user and can be activated on up to three devices; the maker says it does not offer bulk licenses.support.typora.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Local data
- Typora’s GDPR statement says documents, automatic backups, and application logs are stored locally on the user’s device.support.typora.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Markdown features
- It supports images, headers, lists, tables, code fences, mathematics, diagrams, and inline styles.typora.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Mobile apps
- Nostore.typora.io · read 19 Sep 2026
- Offline mode
- Yesstore.typora.io · read 19 Sep 2026
- Optional third-party tools
- Typora may launch configured image-upload scripts or optionally installed Pandoc for import and export, and says these are not installed automatically.support.typora.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Anonymous usage data is sent only when the user enables “Send Anonymous Usage Info” in preferences; the privacy policy says disabling it stops data collection by Typora.support.typora.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- Typora is a minimal Markdown editor and reader with live preview while writing.typora.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Publishing tools
- Yesstore.typora.io · read 19 Sep 2026
- Refund
- The purchase information says customers can request a refund within 30 days of purchase.support.typora.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 14.99store.typora.io · read 19 Sep 2026
- Support
- Typora provides support documentation and accepts software usage questions by email.support.typora.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Themes
- Users can customize Typora themes with CSS.typora.io · read 11 Oct 2026
