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Typora

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Spec score 8.7 #3 of 31 in Markdown editors

What it is

Typora is a Markdown editor and reader for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with a live preview as you write. It supports images, headers, lists, tables, code fences, mathematics, diagrams, and inline styles, plus syntax highlighting for around 100 languages. Mermaid diagrams and MathJax extensions, including mhchem and AMSmath, are built in. Typora can export PDF with bookmarks and import or export formats including docx, OpenOffice, LaTeX, MediaWiki, and Epub. Themes can be customized with CSS. On macOS, it can upload images through iPic; Markdown files can also be synced using third-party tools such as iCloud Drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox. Documents, automatic backups, and application logs are stored locally. Anonymous usage data is sent only when the relevant preference is enabled. Typora works offline, but has no mobile apps or free plan. A 15-day free evaluation period is listed. The license costs $14.99 as a one-time purchase, covers one user on up to three devices, and has no subscription or renewal fee.

Spec sheet

Product
Typora is a minimal Markdown editor and reader with live preview while writing.Read 11 Oct 2026 · typora.io
Platforms
The maker lists macOS, Windows, and Linux downloads; it says it is focusing on desktop and there will not be a mobile version in the near future.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.typora.io
Free plan
NoRead 19 Sep 2026 · store.typora.io
Paid from
14.99Read 19 Sep 2026 · store.typora.io
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.Read 11 Oct 2026 · typora.io
Mobile apps
NoRead 19 Sep 2026 · store.typora.io
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.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.typora.io
Support
Typora provides support documentation and accepts software usage questions by email.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.typora.io
Code highlighting
Typora supports syntax highlighting for around 100 languages.Read 11 Oct 2026 · typora.io
Diagrams and math
Its features include Mermaid diagrams and built-in MathJax extensions such as mhchem and AMSmath.Read 11 Oct 2026 · typora.io
Export formats
extensiveRead 19 Sep 2026 · store.typora.io
Import and export
It exports PDF with bookmarks and supports importing or exporting formats including docx, OpenOffice, LaTeX, MediaWiki, and Epub.Read 11 Oct 2026 · typora.io
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.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.typora.io
Local data
Typora’s GDPR statement says documents, automatic backups, and application logs are stored locally on the user’s device.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.typora.io
Markdown features
It supports images, headers, lists, tables, code fences, mathematics, diagrams, and inline styles.Read 11 Oct 2026 · typora.io
Offline mode
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · store.typora.io
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.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.typora.io
Publishing tools
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · store.typora.io
Refund
The purchase information says customers can request a refund within 30 days of purchase.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.typora.io
Themes
Users can customize Typora themes with CSS.Read 11 Oct 2026 · typora.io
Version history
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · store.typora.io

Plans and prices

Typora Full License $14.99 a month 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 $14.99, paid once One-time payment; no subscription One user · up to 3 devices · no expiration Read 11 Oct 2026 · typora.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Live preview while writing Markdown.
  • Syntax highlighting for around 100 languages.
  • Exports PDF with bookmarks.
  • Works offline and stores documents locally.

Limits

  • No free plan is listed.
  • No mobile apps are available.
  • One license covers one user on up to three devices.

Who it suits

Typora suits people who want a desktop Markdown editor with live preview, technical writing features, and broad import and export options. Its offline mode and local document storage may suit people who prefer to keep writing files on their device.

Verdict

Typora pairs Markdown editing with diagrams, math, and document conversion across three desktop operating systems. Its listed license is a one-time payment of 14.99 USD, with a 15-day evaluation period.

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