Zettlr for MAC
Free, open-source Markdown editor for writers and researchers on Mac, with citations from Zotero, full-text search and export to Word and PDF.
Zettlr Overview
Zettlr is a Markdown editor made for writing and research, from notes to theses and books. It works with the plain Markdown files in your own folders, so your notes stay yours. Zettlr connects to reference managers such as Zotero and JabRef, so you can cite sources as you write, and it exports your work through Pandoc and LaTeX to Word, PDF and other formats, with templates for professional documents. A powerful full-text search finds anything across your files.
Zettlr also supports the Zettelkasten method of linked notes, snippets for text you type often, code highlighting, themes, dark mode and custom CSS, and it is available in more than a dozen languages. It is privacy-first. Zettlr is made by Hendrik Erz and is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Version 4.9.0 needs macOS 13 or later, as macOS 12 is no longer supported, and has separate downloads for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Key Features
Zettlr helps you write, cite and publish.
- Markdown files: work with plain files in your own folders.
- Citations: works with Zotero, JabRef and other reference managers.
- Export: Word, PDF and more through Pandoc and LaTeX.
- Templates: LaTeX and Word templates for professional documents.
- Full-text search: find anything across your files.
- Zettelkasten: link notes into a knowledge base.
- Snippets: insert text you use often.
- Themes and custom CSS: dark mode and full control over the look.
What’s New in Version 4.9.0
Zettlr 4.9.0 fixes update errors and adds image support.
- Fixed the frequent "Update failed" error after 4.8.0
- Renders reference-style images as well as inline images
- Fixes a security issue caused by faulty eMudhra TLS certificates
- macOS 12 is no longer supported
Zettlr FAQ
Is Zettlr free?
Yes. Zettlr is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license.
Which macOS version does Zettlr need?
Zettlr 4.9.0 needs macOS 13 or later. macOS 12 is no longer supported.
Does Zettlr run on Apple Silicon?
Yes. There are separate downloads for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Can Zettlr cite sources?
Yes. It works with reference managers such as Zotero and JabRef.
Which formats can Zettlr export to?
Word, PDF and other formats, through Pandoc and LaTeX.
Where does Zettlr keep my notes?
In plain Markdown files in your own folders.
Does Zettlr support the Zettelkasten method?
Yes. You can link notes together into a knowledge base.
Can I change how Zettlr looks?
Yes. It has themes, dark mode and custom CSS.
Can I install Zettlr with Homebrew?
Yes. Run brew install --cask zettlr.
Where does the Zettlr download on zettlr.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to the official Zettlr download page at https://www.zettlr.com/download. zettlr.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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