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Pinery

Pinery

Markdown Editor for Books

Website pinery.app
Overview

What it is

The all-in-one solution for writing, designing, and self-publishing books with Markdown. This fully native macOS app makes it feel like it’s part of the system, and it’s blazing fast.

Intent

I need it when

Export a finished manuscript to multiple formats for distribution across platforms

Pinery exports production-ready ePub 3 files compatible with Apple Books, Amazon Kindle, and Kobo, plus high-quality PDFs and mobile-friendly static HTML websites. One-click export generates professional files ready for self-publishing or sharing.

Design and customize the typography and layout of a book before publishing

Pinery offers fine-grained design control with customizable fonts, paragraph spacing, margins, and colors. Users can create reusable style themes and preview how their book will appear on e-Ink displays (Kindle-style) or as digital PDFs, then apply the same design to other projects.

Write and format a book manuscript in Markdown without distractions

Pinery provides a distraction-free Markdown editor with live preview that updates in real-time as you write. Users can focus purely on content while seeing formatted output instantly, and import existing .docx or plain text files to continue work already started.

Include code snippets, diagrams, and tables in technical documentation or tutorials

Pinery supports syntax highlighting for 70+ programming languages, Mermaid diagrams for flowcharts and visualizations, and full Markdown table support. Technical writers can embed formatted code blocks, charts, and structured data directly in their manuscripts with proper rendering.

Maintain full ownership and portability of manuscript files without vendor lock-in

Pinery uses an open file bundle format storing work as plain text Markdown files that remain accessible with or without the app. Users can sync securely via iCloud or keep files local, ensuring complete control and the ability to edit manuscripts in any text editor.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User requires Windows or Linux support; Pinery is macOS-only (requires macOS 12.4 or newer)
  • User needs collaborative real-time editing with multiple authors; Pinery is a single-user desktop application
  • User wants direct publishing to Amazon KDP or other platforms without manual export; Pinery exports formats but does not handle direct submission
  • User requires advanced project management features like timelines, character databases, or scene organization; Pinery focuses on writing and design, not story planning
  • User needs offline-first sync across multiple devices; Pinery syncs via iCloud but is Mac-only
Commercials

Pricing

Freemium with optional in-app subscription plans View pricing