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iA Writer

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Description

"iA Writer creates a simple, comfortable, distraction-free environment for writing text, for those moments when you truly need to concentrate on your work" ★★★★★ The New York Times

"iA Writer is an example of just how powerful a simple and accessible application can be" ★★★★★ The Guardian

"iA Writer is built for working with text — writing this phrase, this sentence, this word at this very moment" ★★★★★ WIRED

4-time winner of Best of App Store

# A Simple App for Working with Text

A calm writing space on your Mac helps you express your thoughts clearly and with precision.

# Stay Focused

Focus Mode dims everything except the current sentence or paragraph, helping you remain in the flow of your writing process.

# Get Started

No need to worry about formatting at all. Your text will be automatically converted into clean HTML for convenient preview.

# Stay Organized

Search, sort, and access documents from various cloud services, all within a single unified window on your Mac.

# Get Things Done

The iA Writer app supports both light and dark modes, so you can work comfortably during the day and throughout the night.

# Clean Text

The syntax highlighting feature helps you identify unnecessary adjectives, weak verbs, repetitive nouns, and clear your writing of verbal clutter entirely.

# Formatting and Export

PDF with customizable templates, HTML, Microsoft Word (.docx), and built-in publishing support for WordPress and Medium platforms.

# 100% Text

Text links, images, and tables are automatically formatted in the preview panel. After you complete your iA Writer download for Mac, you get a perfectly streamlined writing tool for every task.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is iA Writer free?
Please check the developer's website for current pricing information.
The download seems damaged or won't open?
If the disk image won't mount, right-click the .dmg and choose Open — macOS Gatekeeper will then offer an override.
How do I install the app after downloading?
Mount the .dmg by double-clicking it, drag the application bundle into /Applications, then eject the disk image. For .pkg installers, double-click and follow the prompts.
Will this run on Apple Silicon (M1-M4)?
Check the Architecture line in the Specifications panel on this page. Universal binaries run natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel. Intel-only builds run through Rosetta 2 on M-series Macs.
How do I update the app later?
Re-download the latest version from the catalogue, mount the new disk image, and drag-replace the application bundle in /Applications.
Can I request an app that isn't in the catalogue?
The catalogue is curated by a small editorial team. Request lists are accepted by community comment threads on each macOS release roundup.

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