# Quick Capture - Markdown notes for Mac

Canonical page: https://macbase.app/apps/quick-capture

> Capture notes directly in Markdown and plain text files

- Price: $4.99
- Requires: macOS 15 Sequoia or later
- Languages: English
- Apple silicon: runs natively
- Notarized by Apple: yes
- Works offline: yes
- Verified on MacBase: yes
- Developer: pradeep b
- Categories: [Notes & Knowledge](https://macbase.app/categories/notes-knowledge), [Productivity](https://macbase.app/categories/productivity), [Writing](https://macbase.app/categories/writing)

## About

Quick Capture lets macOS users add notes to Markdown (.md) and plain text (.txt) files without opening them. It is built for daily note takers who want a low-friction way to record thoughts in files they own.

Notes can be inserted at the top or bottom of a document, or under a chosen heading. The app can be opened with a global keyboard shortcut or from the menu bar, and it integrates with Raycast and PopClip. Requires macOS 15 or later.

## An alternative to

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## Get it

- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-capture-markdown-notes/id6757983460
- Website: https://quicknotesmarkdown.app

Listed by [pradeep b](https://macbase.app/@buildwithpradeep).

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