Zettlr

If you write a lot on a daily basis and you also need to organize your documents and perhaps take care of something a bit more advanced, then a markdown editor is obviously what you need. Zettlr's clean design and straightforward functionality make it an excellent choice. This Electron-based markdown editor can really streamline your work, by placing a good selection of useful features at your disposal, while keeping everything clean and simple.

Zettlr is available as a freeware application, for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. It comes in a small package and it can be installed in under a minute. You can use it on all popular Windows versions, without any compatibility issues and without noticing any effects on your computer's performance.

The user interface presents various elements which can make your work more comfortable. You can load a local folder onto a file browser, on the left side of the window, which allows you to manage files and create new ones on the fly. The files you create or the ones that already exist in your folders can be found right next to the browser and you can edit them in the larger area, further to the right.

The software lets you edit without any distractions. You can also hide certain elements of the interface. Changing the text format, inserting links or images and other actions can be done through a series of options on a toolbar. A word counter can be found on the same toolbar and you can bring up a few extra statistics if you click it. What's more, Zettlr comes with a built-in Pomodoro timer, which can help you work more efficiently, in well-determined bursts, with regular breaks. The content you write is saved automatically, but you can also save it separately, in HTML, PDF, ODT or DOCX format.

With its aesthetically pleasing interface, simple controls and straightforward functionality, Zettlr can certainly meet your expectations if you are looking for a good markdown editor.