iA Writer

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iA Writer
[[Programmer|Original authorTemplate:Pluralize from text]]Information Architects AG
[[Programmer|DeveloperTemplate:Pluralize from text]]Information Architects AG
Initial releaseSeptember 22, 2010; 15 years ago (2010-09-22), for iOS
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Written inObjective-C (iOS, macOS), C (Windows), Java (Android)
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Size12–40 MB
TypeText editor
LicenseProprietary software
Websitewww.ia.net/writer
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iA Writer is a text editor developed by Information Architects (iA). It was first released on September 22, 2010, for iOS, followed by a macOS version on May 28, 2011, and a Microsoft Windows version in 2018, funded via a Kickstarter campaign.[1] An Android version was launched on August 7, 2020, but was later discontinued due to changes in Google API policies.[2][3]

Features

iA Writer is designed to focus solely on writing, offering a minimalist interface with features like distraction-free[4] mode and syntax highlighting.[5] It uses "writing typography," a concept emphasizing legibility with custom monospaced and duospaced fonts[6] derived from IBM Plex Mono.[7] Its signature blue cursor and gray background claim to enhance the user’s focus.

The editor supports Markdown for text formatting, enabling writers to seamlessly export to multiple formats such as PDF, Word, and HTML. Advanced integrations include Micropub publishing, allowing direct uploads to personal blogs or platforms like micro.blog.[8]

In 2022, iA Writer added features including cross-document linking, YAML metadata, and shortcuts to improve navigation within the application.[9]

In 2023, iA Writer introduced a feature in response to the growing use of AI-assisted writing tools. The "Authorship" feature does not generate text itself; instead, it allows users to mark and visually distinguish passages that were inserted from AI systems versus text written by the user, maintaining transparency and control over authorship.[10]

Reception

iA Writer has been praised for its simplicity and utility in fostering a distraction-free writing environment. In 2012, The Verge described the iPhone version as “one of the best tools for mobile writing.”[11] It has also been recognized in reviews by MacWorld and Business Insider for its innovative design.[12][4] The inventor of the Markdown language himself, John Gruber, referred to iA Writer as his “favorite iOS app for writing in Markdown.”[13] In 2025, iA Writer was named a finalist for the Apple Design Awards in the Interaction category.[14]

See also

References

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  1. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Kickstarted: iA Writer for Windows". iA Writer. January 10, 2018. Archived from the original on December 1, 2022. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  2. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Our Android App is Frozen in Carbonite". iA Writer. September 26, 2024. Archived from the original on October 4, 2024.
  3. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Purdy, Kevin (October 4, 2024). "Google as Darth Vader: Why iA Writer quit the Android app market". Ars Technica. Archived from the original on October 4, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Love, Dylan (April 12, 2012). "Oliver Reichenstein on the Origins of iA Writer". Business Insider. Archived from the original on May 11, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  5. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Fuchs, Ian (June 18, 2018). "Stay focused on writing with iA Writer [50 Essential iOS Apps #27]". Cult of Mac. Archived from the original on November 26, 2024.
  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Viticci, Federico (December 24, 2018). "iA Writer 5.2: Better Typography and External Library Locations". Archived from the original on December 28, 2018.
  7. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."A Typographic Christmas". iA Writer Blog. December 14, 2018.
  8. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Gooding, Sarah (May 15, 2020). "iA Writer Adds Expanded Support for IndieWeb Tools and WordPress Publishing". WP Tavern. Archived from the original on May 16, 2020.
  9. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Voorhees, John (June 14, 2022). "iA Writer 6 Adds Cross-Document Linking, Metadata, and More". MacStories. Archived from the original on June 14, 2022.
  10. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."How to Stay in Control of Apple's AI Writing Tools". iA Writer Blog. Archived from the original on June 28, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  11. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Byford, Sam (March 8, 2012). "iA Writer for iPhone Review". The Verge. Archived from the original on March 10, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  12. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Friedman, Lex (December 28, 2011). "iA Writer for iPad Review". MacWorld. Archived from the original on December 28, 2011.
  13. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."iA Writer". Daring Fireball. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  14. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Apple Design Awards 2025". Apple Developer. Retrieved September 2, 2025.

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