IA Writer explained

iA Writer
Author:Information Architects GmbH
Developer:Information Architects GmbH
Released:, for iOS
Programming Language:Objective-C (iOS, macOS), C (Windows), Java (Android)
Size:12–40 MB

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 mode and syntax highlighting.[4] It uses "writing typography," a concept emphasizing legibility with custom monospaced and duospaced fonts[5] derived from IBM Plex Mono.[6] Its signature blue cursor and gray background 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.[7]

In 2022, iA Writer added features including cross-document linking, YAML metadata, and shortcuts to improve navigation within the application.[8]

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.”[9] It has also been recognized in reviews by MacWorld and Business Insider for its innovative design.[10] [11]

See also

External links

Official Website

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2018-01-10 . Kickstarted: iA Writer for Windows . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221201061435/https://ia.net/topics/kickstarting-ia-writer-for-windows . 2022-12-01 . 2024-11-25 . iA Writer.
  2. Web site: 2024-09-26 . Our Android App is Frozen in Carbonite . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241004214546/https://ia.net/topics/our-android-app-is-frozen-in-carbonite . 2024-10-04 . iA Writer.
  3. News: Purdy . Kevin . 2025-10-04 . Google as Darth Vader: Why iA Writer quit the Android app market . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241004160552/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/10/ia-pulls-its-writer-app-from-android-citing-red-tape-piracy-and-review-spam/ . 2024-10-04 . Ars Technica.
  4. News: Fuchs . Ian . 2018-06-18 . Stay focused on writing with iA Writer [50 Essential iOS Apps #27] ]. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241126005654/https://www.cultofmac.com/reviews/ia-writer-review-best-writing-app . 2024-11-26 . Cult of Mac.
  5. News: Viticci . Federico . 2018-12-24 . iA Writer 5.2: Better Typography and External Library Locations . https://web.archive.org/web/20181228174629/https://www.macstories.net/ios/ia-writer-5-2-better-typography-and-external-library-locations/ . 2018-12-28.
  6. Web site: A Typographic Christmas. 2018-12-14. iA Writer Blog.
  7. Web site: Gooding . Sarah . 2020-05-15 . iA Writer Adds Expanded Support for IndieWeb Tools and WordPress Publishing . https://web.archive.org/web/20200516053108/https://wptavern.com/ia-writer-adds-expanded-support-for-indieweb-tools-and-wordpress-publishing . 2020-05-16 . WP Tavern.
  8. News: Voorhees . John . 2022-06-14 . iA Writer 6 Adds Cross-Document Linking, Metadata, and More . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220614121212/https://www.macstories.net/reviews/ia-writer-6-adds-cross-document-linking-metadata-and-more/ . 2022-06-14 . MacStories.
  9. Web site: Byford . Sam . 2012-03-08 . iA Writer for iPhone Review . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20120310042443/http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/8/2809418/ia-writer-iphone-hands-on-video . 2012-03-10 . 2024-11-25 . The Verge.
  10. Web site: Friedman . Lex . 2011-12-28 . iA Writer for iPad Review . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111228152423/http://www.macworld.com/appguide/app.html?id=671769 . 2011-12-28 . MacWorld.
  11. Web site: Love . Dylan . 2012-04-12 . Oliver Reichenstein on the Origins of iA Writer . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170511175531/https://www.businessinsider.com/oliver-reichenstein-ia-writer-2012-4 . 2017-05-11 . 2024-11-25 . Business Insider.

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