Inkwell is a lightweight, offline-first Markdown editor built for focused writing. No cloud, no accounts, no telemetry. Features include split-view live preview, command palette, 4 built-in themes plus a custom theme creator, Mermaid diagrams, KaTeX math, workspace file tree, find & replace, typewriter mode, focus mode, file tabs, templates, version history with diff viewer, file association handling, auto-save on focus loss, and SQLite-backed persistence. Typst-powered PDF export and standalone HTML export are unlocked with a one-time Pro license. Part of the 4Worlds anti-SaaS portable app suite.
What's new in 1.5.2
PDF ordered lists render correctly (multi-paragraph items, embedded code blocks)
:::mermaid fence syntax support (Azure DevOps, VitePress, Docusaurus exports)
Mermaid diagram colors preserved in PDF export
New "Render math" toggle for $-heavy documents (shell scripts, code-as-prose)
Improved PDF/HTML exports with syntax highlighting and KaTeX support
Code cleanup and bug fixes
1.2.0Mar 21, 2026
What's New Workspace & File Tree Open any folder from the sidebar. Browse, switch between, and manage your .md files without leaving Inkwell. Your workspace persists between sessions. Mermaid Diagrams Write flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts, and more in fenced mermaid code blocks. They render live in the preview pane. LaTeX Math (KaTeX) Inline math with $...$ and display blocks with $$...$$. Full KaTeX support with proper code block protection and no false positives on $price or $PATH. Unified Brand Identity All four themes now share Inkwell's signature rust/copper accent. - Editorial — warm cream + rust (the hero, unchanged) - Midnight — warm charcoal + ember (completely redesigned) - Mono — cool grey + steel ink (new personality) - Sepia — deep parchment + bold rust (richer, bolder) Custom Title Bar OS window chrome removed. The entire window is Inkwell, themed edge to edge. Downloads ────────┬───────────┬─────── Platform│File │Size ────────┼───────────┼─────── Windows │inkwell.exe│~12 MB ────────┼───────────┼─────── Linux │inkwell │~9.5 MB ────────┼───────────┼─────── macOS │Inkwell.dmg│~5.5 MB ────────┴───────────┴─────── Download, run, write. Feedback We just opened Discussions. Feature requests, bug reports, or just say hi.
1.1.0
Frequently asked questions
Is Inkwell free?
Inkwell is proprietary software from 4Worlds. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of Inkwell?
The latest version is 1.5.2, released on Jun 12, 2026.
Is it safe to download Inkwell?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 6aa670696ec22da09e67d262c61a85e439a2ca470bfa182ac6469c04cfd0d797.
Which Windows versions does Inkwell support?
Inkwell requires Windows 10 version 1809 or later and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall Inkwell?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Inkwell and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=4Worlds.Inkwell -e.
Is there a portable version of Inkwell?
Yes. Inkwell is available as a portable ZIP archive (inkwell-windows-x64-v1.5.2.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
Alternatives to Inkwell
Other Text Editors programs for Windows from different developers.
