Marked 2

Marked 2 is a desktop previewer that renders Markdown and other plain‑text markup languages in real time. It monitors the file you are editing with any external editor and updates the preview each time you save, automatically scrolling to the most recent change. The application can export the rendered document to HTML, PDF, or Word formats, and it includes a built‑in MultiMarkdown processor with optional use of Discount.

The tool offers a suite of writer‑focused utilities such as link validation, a generated table of contents, advanced statistics, and syntax highlighting for a wide range of markup types including Fountain, CriticMarkup, and MathJax. Keyboard navigation and smart scrolling keep the focus on the text, while a flexible architecture allows custom processors or scripts for edge cases.

Marked 2 is aimed at anyone who works with plain‑text documents—bloggers, authors, technical writers, and developers—who need a fast, reliable preview and export workflow without leaving their preferred editor. It supports folder‑level tracking, drag‑and‑drop opening of directories, and a variety of styling options for the final output.