# adoc Studio – The AsciiDoc IDE for Technical Documentation

> **adoc Studio** is a modern writing environment (IDE) for technical documentation, specifically optimized for the AsciiDoc markup language. It targets technical writers, development teams, and anyone who wants to efficiently create, version, and publish structured texts – on Mac, iPad, and iPhone.

The app simplifies creating manuals, API documentation, and guides through intelligent authoring tools. AsciiDoc enables consistent, easily versionable texts ("Docs-as-Code"). With adoc Studio, teams keep their documentation projects under control from draft to export, without a steep learning curve.

## Core Functions

- [AsciiDoc Editor with Live Preview](https://adoc-studio.app/write): Comfortable AsciiDoc editor that displays a live preview while writing. Syntax highlighting, auto-completion, and the integrated "adoc Coach" accelerate writing long documents.
- [Multi-Format Publishing](https://adoc-studio.app/share): One-click export to common formats like HTML websites, PDF files and (starting with version 4) full website generation. CSS-based styles ensure consistent design across all outputs. Unlike AsciiDoctor, adoc Studio styles all outputs with a single stylesheet.
- [Project Organization & Versioning](https://adoc-studio.app/organize): Management of multiple documentation projects with folder structure, cross-references, and Git support for version control. Track changes and collaborate as a team.
- [Mobile Integration](https://adoc-studio.app/mobile-work): Seamless synchronization via iCloud – work on documents cross-platform on Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Full functionality even on mobile devices.

## Special Features

- [Templates & Stylesheets](https://adoc-studio.app/write): Centrally customizable design using CSS or pre-made templates – ensures consistent corporate design guidelines across all documents. One stylesheet for HTML and PDF.
- [Multi-Target Publishing](https://adoc-studio.app/share): Different document versions for different target audiences through conditional text. One source, multiple outputs with specific content and formats.
- [Advanced AsciiDoc Features](https://adoc-studio.app/help/): Complete support for tables, cross-references, formulas, bibliographies, SF Symbols, and complex document structures without terminal knowledge.
- [Project-Specific Dictionaries](https://adoc-studio.app/help/): Team-based spell checking with project-specific dictionaries for consistent terminology.

## Documentation & Learning

- [adoc Studio Manual](https://adoc-studio.app/help/): Comprehensive user manual with all functions, workflows, and best practices for working with adoc Studio.
- [AsciiDoc Guide](https://adoc-studio.app/blog/asciidoc-guide): Introduction to AsciiDoc and its syntax – useful for beginners to understand the advantages of AsciiDoc over Markdown.
- [Single Source Publishing Guide](https://adoc-studio.app/blog/single-source-publishing-with-asciidoc): Guide for Single Source Publishing with AsciiDoc and adoc Studio for efficient content creation.
- [File Structure Explained](https://adoc-studio.app/blog/adoc-studio-file-structure): Detailed explanation of project structure and file formats in adoc Studio.
- [Blog: Documentation & Workflows](https://adoc-studio.app/blog/): Technical articles about technical documentation, writing processes, and modern documentation workflows.

## Technical Integration

- [Advantages over IDEs and SSGs](https://adoc-studio.app/blog/alternative-ide-ssg): Comparison between adoc Studio and traditional development environments or Static Site Generators for documentation.
- [Technical Writing Guide](https://adoc-studio.app/blog/technical-writing-guide): Comprehensive guide for modern technical documentation with AI integration and best practices.

## Pricing & Support

- [Pricing & FAQ](https://adoc-studio.app/pricing): Information about licensing models ($9.99/month), 14-day trial version, and frequently asked questions.
- [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adoc-studio-writing-app/id6449246158): adoc Studio in the Apple App Store for Mac, iPad, and iPhone with user reviews and download.
- [About ProjectWizards](https://adoc-studio.app/about-us): Background information about the development team with 20 years of experience in the Mac ecosystem and development of Merlin Project.
- [adoc Studio Stylesheets](https://adoc-studio.app/downloads/styles): Full Stylesheets and Snippets that can be added to a CSS. 
- [AsciiDoc Templates](https://adoc-studio.app/downloads/templates): Templates for AsciiDoc. Technical Writing in DITA, Software Documentation with macOS macros such as kbd shortcuts and a lot more.