panwriter
About panwriter
PanWriter is a markdown editor designed for distraction-free writing. It integrates tightly with pandoc, enabling users to import and export documents in various formats including HTML, docx, LaTeX, and EPUB.
The editor features a paginated preview pane that displays content with page breaks and layout adjustments in real time. This allows writers to visualize how their document will appear when printed or converted to other formats.
PanWriter is built using Electron and relies on pandoc for format conversion capabilities. The preview functionality is powered by several open-source libraries including pagedjs, markdown-it, and KaTeX for rendering mathematical notation.
Key features
- Tight pandoc integration for format conversion
- Paginated preview pane with real-time updates
- Supports HTML, docx, LaTeX, and EPUB export
- Distraction-free editing interface
Download v0.8.10
Jan 12, 2026WindowsWindows
macOSmacOS
Frequently asked questions
- Is panwriter free?
- Yes. panwriter is free and open-source software, distributed under the GPL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does panwriter support?
- panwriter provides downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is the latest version of panwriter?
- The latest version is v0.8.10, released on Jan 12, 2026.
- What is PanWriter?
- PanWriter is a markdown editor with pandoc integration and paginated preview capabilities.
- What do I need to install to use PanWriter?
- You need to install pandoc separately for full export functionality. On macOS, additional steps may be required to bypass security warnings.
- How can I contribute to PanWriter?
- Feedback and contributions are welcome through GitHub issues. The development environment requires git, Volta, Node.js, and npm.
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