At iA Writer, we develop native apps for different platforms, recognizing that each platform has its unique strengths. This approach allows us to explore new ideas and experiment with features tailored to each platform’s capabilities.
The table provides an overview of feature availability in the Editor across different platforms. It shows that various features, such as Focus Mode, Local Images, Content Blocks, Dark Mode, Syntax Highlight, Style Check, and Wikilinks, are supported on multiple platforms.
| iPhone iPad Mac | Android | Windows | |
| Focus Mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local images | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Content Blocks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dark Mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Authorship | ✓ | — | — |
| Syntax Highlight | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Style Check | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Folding | — | — | ✓ |
| Dynamic Outline | — | — | ✓ |
| Smart MD Tables | Calculation | — | Formatting |
| Writing Goals | — | — | ✓ |
| Wikilinks | ✓ | — | — |
The table shows language support in iA Writer across platforms, including menus & UI, spelling/autocorrect/grammar, syntax highlight, and style check. Language availability varies across iPad, iPhone, Mac, Android, and Windows versions.
| iPhone iPad Mac | Android | Windows | |
| Menus & UI | En De Jp Fr Es It Ru Cn Kr Pt | En De Pt | En De Jp Fr Es |
| Spelling, Autocorrect and Grammar | System-Based* | System-Based | Hunspell: En(US) De Fr It Es** |
| Syntax Highlight | En De Fr It Es Ru | — | En |
| Style Check | En De Fr | En De Fr | En De Fr |
*Presence of 3rd party spelling and grammar tools/ plugins (i.e. Antidote, Grammarly) may impair functionality of system options.
**More languages available by adding Hunspell dictionaries.
All apps include the ability to work in a local (on-device) folder as well as support for cloud connectivity.
| iPhone iPad Mac | Android | Windows | |
| iCloud | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Dropbox | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Google Drive | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| OneDrive | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Other | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
N.B.: iOS and iPadOS 13+ limitations restrict addition of Library locations to apps/file storage providers that support full folder sharing.
You can always be sure how your text will be formatted by launching Preview. This updates in real time allowing for instant feedback.
| iPhone iPad Mac | Android | Windows | |
| HTML Preview | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PDF Preview | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Equation Rendering | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Metadata | ✓ | — | ✓ |
Sharing your work is important too! iA Writer includes a number of export options for this. Our powerful MS Word import allows you to convert .doc and .docx to Markdown.
| iPhone iPad Mac | Android | Windows | |
| MS Word Export (.docx) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| MS Word Import | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| iA Fonts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Templates | ✓ | — | ✓ |
Share your writing with the world. iA Writer allows you to post drafts to the most popular blogging services.
| iPhone iPad Mac | Android | Windows | |
| Ghost | ✓ | — | — |
| Medium | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| WordPress | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Micropub | ✓ | — | — |
| Micro.blog | ✓ | — | — |
In addition to the major features, iA Writer supports the following:
| iPhone iPad Mac | Android | Windows | |
| Global Document Search | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Apple Shortcuts* | ✓ | — | — |
| URL Commands | ✓ | — | — |
| PIN Protection | — | ✓ | — |
| Hunspell Dictionary | — | — | ✓ |
*Requires iA Writer 7.1+ on macOS 13, iOS 16.1, or iPadOS 16.1.
We provide varying levels of support for different operating systems across our apps. To ensure that your device’s operating system meets the minimum requirements to enjoy the full functionality of our apps, please refer to the table below for the specific platform versions and supported OS versions.
| Platform | Version | Supported OS |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone and iPad | 7.0+ | iOS and iPadOS 15.0+ |
| Mac | 7.0+ | macOS 10.15+ |
| Android | 2.0.1+ | Oreo (8.0)+ |
| Windows | 1.0+ | Windows 7+, 64-bit |
To allow us to focus on improving Writer and adding new features, we will consider dropping support for older operating systems once the majority of customers have migrated.
If you previously purchased iA Writer, you may still be able to download the last version that supports your operating system.
For iPad, iPhone, and Mac licenses, you can always re-download past purchases from the Purchased section of the appropriate App Store. You must be signed in with the same Apple ID in the same country/region as the initial purchase. On Mac, you need to ensure iA Writer is installed on no more than 5 other Macs.
You can access previously purchased/downloaded apps in the Google Play Store by navigating to My apps & games → Library. Please ensure that you are signed in with the same account as was used at time of purchase.
It is not possible to re-download non-current versions. The most current version is always available here: iA Writer for Windows
If you are experiencing a problem that our support section doesn’t solve please reach out to us. We take a break on the weekends (JST), but during weekdays we aim to reply within 1-2 business days.
Basics 
A quick tour of the interface of Writer for first time users.
Apply basic formatting by adding a few punctuation characters.
An overview of our features on different platforms.
A wide range of options to fit the various use cases, professional and personal needs.
Knowing keyboard shortcuts will greatly improve your performance with our app.
Supported languages for the localization, spell-check, Syntax Highlight and Style Check, per platform.
Shortcuts are a powerful automation tool that saves time and helps you focus on writing by avoiding repetitive busywork.
What are the advantages of a focused writing app like iA Writer compared to Microsoft's WYSIWYG classic?
Six rules for better writing, a rundown on how to use parts of speech, lectures on style, and the elements of style.