Notepad
100% private No signup Auto-save

A fast, private online notepad

Open. Type. It's saved. Multiple tabs, word count, dark mode, find & replace — all working instantly in your browser, forever free.

Why writers choose it

Every feature you need, nothing you don't

A serious writing tool that respects your time and your privacy. No popups, no ads, no uploads.

Instant auto-save

Every keystroke is captured in your browser within half a second. Close the tab — your work is right where you left it.

Unlimited tabs

Keep drafts, journals, todos, meeting notes side by side. Jump between them on the desktop sidebar or the mobile bottom sheet.

Find & replace

Hit Ctrl/Cmd + F to search. Replace one match at a time, or all at once. Toggle case sensitivity with a click.

Distraction-free mode

One keystroke hides everything but the page. A calm, centered writing canvas. Escape returns you to the full editor.

Live stats & reading time

Words, characters, lines, sentences, paragraphs, reading and speaking time — updated as you type.

Download & share

Export any note as .txt or .md. Copy everything to the clipboard, or print a clean, paper-friendly page.

Dark mode done right

A deliberate dark theme that matches your OS preference. Low glare, balanced contrast — easy on the eyes at 2am.

Your type, your size

Adjust font size on the fly. Switch between a comfortable sans and a clean monospace for code or outlines.

Power-user shortcuts

New note, find, focus mode, print — all one chord away. See the full list on the shortcuts page.

Clean print layout

Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + P gives you a stripped-down, readable printout. Perfect for handing off a draft.

Private by design

No accounts, no cookies, no analytics on your content. Your writing stays on your device.

Works offline

Once the page is loaded, you can keep writing without a connection. Auto-save is local — it doesn't need the internet.

How it works

Three things to know, then you're writing

1 · Start typing
The editor is already open above. Click in and write — your first note is waiting. There's nothing to install or log into.
2 · Your browser saves it
As you write, your text is stored in your browser's local storage. Refresh, close, come back tomorrow — the note is exactly where you left it.
3 · Add more notes
Hit + in the sidebar or the bottom bar. Keep a journal, a todo list, meeting notes, and a draft open at the same time.
Built for

A quiet tool for serious writing

Whether you're jotting a thought or drafting a doc, it gets out of the way.

Quick scratchpad
Paste, clean, rewrite. A place for the 90 seconds of typing you do between tabs.
Meeting notes
Hit Ctrl+Shift+N at the start of each call. You'll leave with a searchable, dated note.
Writers & bloggers
Focus mode, reading time, and word count in the corner. Draft in peace, export to Markdown.
Students
One tab per class, one tab per assignment. Everything saved — even if the power goes out.
Developers
Toggle monospace. Keep a TODO, a command cheatsheet, and a migration plan in parallel tabs.
Journaling
A private space that never leaves your device. No login screen to break the moment.
Questions

Frequently asked

Is this online notepad free?
Yes. The notepad is completely free to use with no account, no signup, and no limits. It runs entirely in your browser.
Are my notes private?
Absolutely. Everything you type is stored only in your browser using localStorage. Your notes are never uploaded to any server — not even ours. Clearing your browser data will erase them.
Does the notepad auto-save my writing?
Yes. Every keystroke is saved locally within half a second. You can close the tab and come back later — your notes will still be there.
Can I use this notepad offline?
After the first visit, yes — the pages are cached by your browser and you can keep writing even without a connection. Auto-save continues to work offline since it is purely local.
How many notes can I create?
You can create as many tabs as your browser storage allows — typically enough for tens of thousands of words across many notes. Each tab is titled and switchable from the sidebar.
Can I download my notes?
Yes. Use the download button to save any note as a .txt or .md (Markdown) file. You can also copy everything to the clipboard or print directly.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes — the notepad is fully responsive and designed for mobile first. A sticky bottom bar keeps your most-used actions within thumb reach, so it feels like a native app.
How do I focus on writing without distractions?
Press Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + K (or tap Focus in the toolbar) to enter focus mode. The chrome disappears and you get a clean, centered page to write on. Press Esc to exit.