AI writes markdown.
Meva makes it readable.

1. Purchase a license from the app or website
2. Check your email for the license key
3. In Meva, click the license badge → "Enter License Key"
4. Enter your email and license key
5. Click "Activate"

One Pro license allows activation on up to 5 devices simultaneously.

What counts as a device:
• Each computer (Mac, Windows, Linux)
• Each user account on a shared computer
• Each virtual machine

Example: You can activate on your work Mac, home Windows PC, laptop, and 2 more devices.

Yes! You have two options:

Option 1: Deactivate from old device
1. On your old device, open Meva
2. Go to Settings → License → Deactivate
3. Activate on your new device

Option 2: Deactivate remotely (if old device is unavailable)
Contact support@usemeva.com and we'll reset your activations.

If you try to activate on a 6th device, you'll see: "Device limit reached (5/5)"

Solutions:
1. Deactivate an unused device (from the device or remotely)
2. Purchase an additional license for more devices

In Meva:
1. Click the license badge in the sidebar
2. Or go to Settings → License

You'll see:
• Your current status (Free, Trial, or Pro)
• Days remaining (if on trial)
• Activated email (if Pro)

From the device:
1. Open Meva
2. Go to Settings → License
3. Click "Deactivate License"

Remotely (device lost, sold, or inaccessible):
Contact support@usemeva.com with your license key.

1. Download Meva (free)
2. Click "Start 7-Day Free Trial" when prompted
3. Enjoy all Pro features for 7 days
4. No credit card required
5. After 7 days, choose to upgrade or continue with Free edition

You'll automatically switch to the Free edition:
• Limited to 3 open tabs
• Only Light and Dark themes available
• Export features disabled
• Recent files disabled

Your documents and settings are preserved—nothing is lost.

The trial is limited to one 7-day period per device. After it expires:
• Upgrade to Pro for $14.99 (lifetime)
• Or continue using the Free edition

No, the trial is one-time per device. If you've previously used a trial, you'll see "Trial already used" and can either:
• Upgrade to Pro
• Continue with Free edition

Check these common issues:

• "Invalid license key" — Verify the key format (XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX). Copy/paste from email to avoid typos.
• "Device limit reached" — Deactivate an unused device first
• "Network error" — Check internet connection. Try again in a few minutes.
• "Email mismatch" — Use the same email you used when purchasing

Still stuck? Email support@usemeva.com with your license key and error message.

1. Check your email: Search for "Meva" or "Paddle" in your inbox and spam folder
2. Check Paddle: Log into your Paddle account with your purchase email
3. Contact us: Email support@usemeva.com with your purchase email

This can happen if:
1. Different device: License activated on another device
2. License not entered: Go to Settings → License → Enter License Key
3. App data cleared: Re-enter your license key

1. Restart your computer
2. Check system requirements (see Technical section)
3. Reinstall Meva: Download fresh from our website
4. Report the issue: Email support@usemeva.com with:
   • Your OS and version
   • Steps that led to the crash
   • Any error messages

Your documents: Never. Everything stays on your device. We cannot access, read, or store your files.

Anonymous usage data: Only if you opt-in via Settings. This includes:
• App version and OS
• Feature usage (which buttons clicked)
• Crash reports

You can disable this anytime in Settings → Privacy.

Everything stays on your device. Meva doesn't have servers that store your data.

• Your documents: Meva reads files directly from where you save them. We don't copy, cache, or move your files anywhere.
• App preferences: Settings like theme choice and window size are stored locally in your system's standard app data location.
• License information: Your activation status is stored securely on your device using your operating system's built-in credential storage.

Bottom line: Your files never leave your computer. There's no cloud sync, no backup to our servers, no data collection. Meva is a local-first app by design.

• License keys are validated through Paddle's secure API
• Keys are stored locally on your device
• We don't have access to your payment details (Paddle handles payments)

macOS: 11.0 (Big Sur) or newer — Intel & Apple Silicon
Windows: Windows 10 or newer — x64, ARM64
Linux: Ubuntu 20.04+ — x64, ARM64

RAM: 1 GB minimum

Input (viewing):
• Markdown (.md, .markdown)
• Text files (.txt)

Export (Pro only):
• PDF
• HTML

For basic use: No. Meva works fully offline for viewing markdown files.

Internet required for:
• Activating/deactivating license
• Checking for updates

You CAN:
• Use Meva on devices you own (up to 5 with one Pro license)
• Use for personal and commercial purposes
• Receive free updates within the same major version

You CANNOT:
• Share, sell, or redistribute your license key
• Reverse engineer or decompile the software
• Use trial/free version for commercial purposes beyond evaluation

Read full EULA →

Your license includes all updates within the same major version (e.g., 1.0 → 1.9).

Major version upgrades (e.g., 1.x → 2.0) may require a separate purchase. We'll announce pricing for major upgrades when they're released. Existing customers typically receive discounts.