Available on the Microsoft Store

Write offline. Preview clearly. Export professionally.

MarkStudio Pro is an export-first Markdown editor for technical documents — turn Markdown into finished Word, PDF, and HTML, entirely offline, with live preview, Mermaid diagrams, and LaTeX math.

  • Windows 10 & 11
  • No document upload required
  • Documents processed on your device
MarkStudio Pro split view showing Markdown source beside live preview with math, code, tables, and Mermaid diagrams
LocalDocument processing
13Mermaid diagram families
3Export formats
4Theme palettes
Document workflow

Markdown in. Finished documents out.

MarkStudio Pro is built for technical writing that has to leave your editor as a clean deliverable. Write in Markdown, inspect the rendered result, then export with the layout controls expected for review, printing, submission, or sharing.

Built for handoff

Turn Markdown into polished Word, PDF, or HTML output when the final reader needs a document, not your source file.

Technical content first

Mermaid diagrams, LaTeX-style math, tables, code, images, variables, and links are part of the normal preview and export path.

Control before sharing

Use dedicated export options for typography, heading sizes, margins, headers, footers, page setup, theme fidelity, and diagram inclusion.

Workspace

Browse your project from a built-in file explorer.

Keep related notes, drafts, and assets one click away. The side explorer is scoped to your working folder, so opening, switching, and previewing files never leaves the app.

  • Open and switch between Markdown files without a separate file dialog.
  • Folders and subfolders stay organized in a familiar tree view.
  • Toggle the panel any time with Ctrl + Shift + E, and set the working folder with Ctrl + Shift + D.
MarkStudio Pro file explorer showing an expanded project folder tree beside the editor and live preview
Why MarkStudio Pro

Built for Markdown that has to become a real document.

Use Markdown while you write, then export a structured document without moving your content into another editor.

Live preview

Work in split, editor-only, or preview-only view. Tables, code, links, footnotes, math, and diagrams render while you write.

Offline processing

Your Markdown files are opened, previewed, and exported locally. No document upload is required for editing, preview, or export.

File explorer

Browse and open Markdown files from a built-in side explorer scoped to your working folder, so related notes stay one click away (Ctrl + Shift + E).

Technical writing tools

Toolbar actions insert Markdown, math, symbols, tables, links, images, and Mermaid starter diagrams directly into the editor.

Autosave & recovery

Autosave and recovery data are kept locally, so work can be restored after an unexpected shutdown.

Document variables

Define values once with @define name = value and reuse them anywhere as ${name} across the document.

Multiple windows

Open separate editor windows (Ctrl + Shift + N) to compare documents or keep reference notes beside the file you are writing.

Workflow

From Markdown to finished output.

The desktop app combines source editing, live preview, diagram rendering, math, and export controls in one local workspace.

Write

Write in Markdown with toolbar helpers for common structures — headings, lists, tables, links, math, and diagram starters.

Preview

Preview math, tables, links, images, code, and diagrams while editing — in split, editor-only, or preview-only view.

Export

Export to Word, PDF, or HTML with format-specific controls for typography, spacing, margins, and headers.

Diagrams

Mermaid diagrams are part of the workflow.

Create diagram blocks from starters, preview them with the active theme, and export them with the document.

  • Flowcharts, sequence, class, state, ER, Gantt, timeline, mindmap, git graph, journey, quadrant, requirement, and pie diagrams.
  • Theme-aware preview colors in Normal and Paperback palettes.
  • HTML keeps the strongest diagram fidelity; Word and PDF include a Mermaid toggle for export control.
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MarkStudio Pro preview showing math and Mermaid diagram rendering
Export

Export controls for actual handoff work.

Word, PDF, and HTML each expose the controls that matter for the format instead of pretending all exports behave the same.

DOCX

Word

Use Print or Screen mode, export Mermaid diagrams, control body and heading fonts, set H1–H6 sizes, margins, page numbers, and optional header/footer content.

Word options
PDF

PDF

Choose portrait or landscape, page size, Mermaid inclusion, typography, spacing, margins, and header/footer text.

PDF options
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HTML

Preserve live preview styling while controlling body, heading, and code fonts, spacing, content width, and browser print margins.

HTML options
Themes

Normal and Paperback themes for writing and review.

Normal gives a clean professional workspace. Paperback uses a book-like reading style for longer documents. Both families support light and dark modes.

Normal Light
Normal Dark
Paperback Light
Paperback Dark
MarkStudio Pro in Normal Light theme with split editor and preview
FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Short answers before you install from the Microsoft Store.

Does MarkStudio Pro work offline?

Yes. Editing, preview, and exports run locally. Microsoft Store services may be needed for purchase, installation, licensing, and updates.

What is MarkStudio Pro best for?

Use it when Markdown is the source, but the output must look like a finished technical document. MarkStudio Pro brings source editing, live preview, Mermaid diagrams, math, local project browsing, and controlled Word, PDF, and HTML exports into one Windows app.

Can I export to Word, PDF, and HTML?

Yes. HTML preserves the live preview theme. Word and PDF provide print-safe document outputs with dedicated options for each format.

Does it support Mermaid diagrams?

Yes. MarkStudio Pro supports common Mermaid diagram families in preview and export. See the Mermaid guide.

Does it support LaTeX math?

Yes. Use $...$ for inline math and $$...$$ for display math. The Math toolbar includes symbols, structures, matrices, sets, logic, and calculus helpers.

Can I customize export styling?

Yes. Current export dialogs include presets plus typography, spacing, margins, Mermaid inclusion, and document header/footer controls where supported.

How is pricing handled?

Pricing, purchase status, and limited trial availability are handled by the Microsoft Store.

Documentation

Guides that match the current app.

Documentation is organized around the workflows users actually open: writing, previewing, diagrams, math, images, exports, and shortcuts.

Getting started

Open files, use views, pick palettes, and understand autosave.

Start here

Mermaid guide

Use diagram starters and understand preview/export behavior.

Open guide

Export guide

Choose HTML, PDF, or Word and understand what each format preserves.

Open guide

Math support

Inline/display math, symbols, structures, calculus, matrices, sets, and logic.

Open guide

Images

Add local images, keep paths portable, and understand export fallbacks.

Open guide

Keyboard shortcuts

File, theme, view, zoom, editing, formatting, and help shortcuts.

Open shortcuts

Ready to write offline?

Get MarkStudio Pro from the Microsoft Store and turn your Markdown into documents that are ready to hand off.