VeloWrite FAQ - Markdown Editor, Privacy, Desktop, and Pro
Answers about VeloWrite's online Markdown editor, Tauri desktop app, privacy model, platform support, preview limits, and future Pro workflows.
What this page covers
- What is VeloWrite? VeloWrite is a focused Markdown editor for files stored on your computer.
- Is VeloWrite a Typora alternative? VeloWrite is for people who want a Markdown editor with browser access, desktop files, and a public roadmap.
- What is the best lightweight Markdown editor for Windows? VeloWrite is a Windows Markdown editor with browser preview, desktop files, recent documents, local history snapshots, and export.
- How do I open a .md file on Windows? Right-click the .md file, choose Open with, and select VeloWrite. The desktop app opens local Markdown files directly in the editor.
- Who is VeloWrite for? VeloWrite is for developers, technical writers, students, founders, and teams who write notes, documentation, specs, guides, blog drafts, or knowledge-base articles in Markdown.
- Can I try VeloWrite without installing anything? Yes. Open the web editor and start writing.
- Can I edit Markdown online without uploading files? Yes. Normal VeloWrite web editing and preview do not upload Markdown document content to VeloWrite servers. Browser drafts stay in localStorage on the same device.
- What happens if I refresh the browser while editing? Your draft stays in localStorage in the same browser, so a refresh on the same device can bring it back.
- What is the difference between the web editor and desktop app? Use the web editor for drafts, preview, Markdown download, and HTML export. Use the desktop app for local files, direct save, offline work, recent files, and history snapshots.
- Do I need an account to use it? No. The current web editor works without an account, and browser drafts are saved locally in the same browser.
- Which platforms can I download right now? VeloWrite has a web editor plus preview installers for Windows x64, macOS Apple Silicon, Debian, and RPM-based Linux distributions.
- Does VeloWrite work offline? The desktop app is the offline option for real local files. Use the web editor for drafts, Markdown download, and HTML export.
- Will the desktop installer trigger a warning? Yes. The current Windows preview installer is unsigned, so SmartScreen may warn. The macOS DMG is also treated as an unsigned preview build until Apple signing and notarization are ready.
- Does VeloWrite handle math, tables, and code highlighting? Yes. The preview supports Markdown tables, KaTeX math, highlighted code blocks, and tabs for multi-language examples.
- Can I download my work as Markdown or HTML? Yes. The web editor can download Markdown files and export HTML. The desktop app also supports local files, HTML export, and PDF export in the current preview.
- Can the desktop app help me recover older versions? The desktop preview includes local history snapshots so writers can recover prior versions while working with local Markdown files.
- Does VeloWrite upload my Markdown documents? Normal web editing and preview do not upload Markdown document content to VeloWrite servers. Browser drafts stay in localStorage, and desktop files and history snapshots stay on your device by default.
- Is VeloWrite safe for private notes? VeloWrite keeps the normal editing path private. Browser drafts stay in localStorage, and desktop files plus local history snapshots stay on your device by default.
- Is VeloWrite free to use today? The desktop build includes a 14-day evaluation trial. After the trial, a $1.99 monthly, $14.99 yearly, or $39.99 lifetime license is required to continue using it.
- What will VeloWrite Pro include? VeloWrite Desktop licenses are $1.99/month, $14.99/year, or $39.99 lifetime. Each license can be activated on up to 10 devices; future hosted services may have separate terms.
- How do I purchase and activate a VeloWrite license? Choose a plan on the VeloWrite Pro page and complete Paddle checkout. After payment, use the issued license key in the desktop app to activate a device; one license supports up to 10 activated devices.
- Where do I send feedback if something feels off? Use the feedback page to report rough edges, missing features, download problems, or anything that would make VeloWrite worth paying for.