Frequently Asked Questions

Markiva is a powerful, open-source Markdown application with live preview, a sleek dark UI, and a wide range of plugins. It’s designed to help you write beautiful, structured content effortlessly.

Visit our download page, where you’ll find packages for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Install by running the installer or using your favorite package manager.

Markiva supports a wide range of plugins, including syntax highlighters, diagram renderers (Mermaid, PlantUML), table-of-contents generators, and more. You can even create your own plugins in JavaScript!

Yes! Markiva has an optional CLI that can convert Markdown files to HTML/PDF, or even watch directories for changes. Check out our documentation to get started with the CLI.

Absolutely. Markiva includes a split-view option: one side for writing in Markdown, and the other with a real-time rendered preview. You can toggle between single-pane, side-by-side, or full preview modes.

Yes. You can choose from various built-in syntax highlighting themes, or import your own custom CSS for code blocks. Simply update the editor settings in the Preferences menu.

Make sure your image paths are correct and refer to existing files. Also, check if you’re running in a sandboxed environment or restricted folder. If the problem persists, ensure that the Markiva security settings allow external media rendering.

This usually happens if there’s an issue with the Markdown file’s frontmatter or if a plugin is conflicting with the preview. Try disabling all plugins, then enable them one by one to pinpoint the cause. Also, confirm the Markdown file doesn’t contain syntax errors that break rendering.

Absolutely. Markiva is released under an open-source license. You can find our source code and license details on GitHub.

Yes. Commercial usage is permitted under the open-source license. For specific details and disclaimers, be sure to read the license on our GitHub repo.