Professional Markdown Workstation

Write in Markdown.
Export with confidence.

VanFolio is a desktop app for writers who need a calm place to draft, preview exactly how it prints, and export beautiful documents as PDF, DOCX, HTML, or PNG.

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Windows first. Built for focused writing.

# The Art of Writing Well
## Introduction
## Chapter One
Writing is not about **mastery**
## Chapter Two
The Art of Writing Well
Introduction
Chapter One
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Export
PDF DOCX HTML PNG
PDF / DOCX / HTML / PNG
KaTeX + Mermaid Support
Multi-theme Editorial UI
Zen Mode
10 UI Languages

Why writing tools break down

Most tools make writing harder.

The broken workflow
  • Editors force you to stare at Markdown syntax instead of your actual words
  • Preview never matches the export — you fix formatting after every draft
  • Exporting to multiple formats means juggling multiple tools
  • Long writing sessions lose their rhythm without a real focus environment
How VanFolio fixes it
  • Clean Prose mode — hides syntax, shows content when you need it
  • Live Print Parity — paginated preview that matches the actual print
  • Unified export pipeline — PDF, DOCX, HTML, PNG from one place
  • Writing modes — typewriter, fade context, slash commands

Built for deep writing

Everything in one workstation.

01

Live Print Preview

Paginated preview that matches print output in real time. A4, A3, Letter — accurate page numbers and margins down to the pixel.

A4 / A3 / Letter Page numbers Real-time
02

Clean Prose Writing

Syntax concealment hides Markdown symbols when you don't need them. Smart quotes, header highlights — see the prose, not the markup.

Syntax concealment Smart quotes
03

Flow-State Writing

Typewriter mode keeps your cursor centered on screen. Fade context dims everything outside the active paragraph. Slash commands triggered right where you type.

Typewriter mode Fade context Slash commands
04

Detach Preview

Detach the preview into its own window and drag it to a second monitor. Write on the left, watch the live print on the right — two screens, one workflow.

Dual monitor Detached window
05

Zen Mode

Hide all chrome, sidebars, and toolbars. Just the page and the cursor. Sustain long writing sessions without a single distraction.

Distraction-free Full-screen

Start free. Upgrade when your workflow outgrows basic tools.

VanFolio Free is enough to write and export. Pro unlocks the depth serious writers need.

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Pro capabilities
  • ✓Watermark-free PDF
  • ✓DOCX / HTML / PNG export
  • ✓Custom font import
  • ✓Unlimited tabs
  • ✓Detached preview window
  • ✓Full slash command library
  • ✓Advanced writing modes
  • ✓Backup scheduler
  • ✓Unlimited history retention

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Watermark-free PDF & DOCX export
All premium themes
Unlimited file size
Priority support
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Questions before you switch

Common questions.

VanFolio is a native desktop application for Windows, built on Electron. It runs locally on your machine — no browser required, no internet needed for core writing and export features.
Currently, VanFolio is Windows-first. Mac support is on our roadmap for future phases.
No. Your data stays entirely on your machine. VanFolio is a local-first application, meaning we do not require an account and we do not sync your documents to our servers.
For core writing and export functionalities, no internet connection is required. However, features like license activation and app updates do require internet access.

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Pick a category, describe what's on your mind, and hit send. Whether it's a crash, a missing feature, or just a thought — it all goes to the same place and gets read by the same person.

We typically reply within 24 hours.

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Write beautifully.
Export confidently.

The most refined Markdown writing environment on Windows.

No account required
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Windows 10 / 11
VanFolio for Windows
Portable · v0.1.0 · Free
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