Everything You Need in a Free Online Notepad
A full-featured rich text editor and digital writing pad that works entirely in your browser — no downloads, no sign-up, no data sent to any server.
Auto-Save
Every keystroke is saved to your browser's localStorage within 2 seconds. Close the tab and your notes are still there when you return — no manual save needed.
Multiple Tabs
Work on several notes at once using the tab bar. Create, rename, duplicate, or delete tabs — each stores its own independent content.
Rich Text Formatting
Bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, headings (H1–H4), font family, font size, text color, highlight, and text alignment — a full online word processor without the bloat.
5 Download Formats
Export your note as PDF, Word (.doc), Markdown (.md), HTML, or Plain Text (.txt). Download notes as PDF or share in any format your workflow needs.
Image Upload & Editing
Insert images directly from your device. Drag corner handles to resize, use the floating toolbar to align left, center, or right, and press Delete to remove — all inline in your note.
Stylus Drawing Canvas
Sketch freehand with a mouse or stylus (including Apple Pencil). Pressure-sensitive drawing with 10 colors, adjustable brush size, eraser, and undo. Insert drawings directly into the note.
Find & Replace
Instantly locate any word or phrase in your note. Replace one occurrence or all at once with a single click.
Live Word Count
The status bar tracks words, characters, characters (no spaces), lines, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time — all in real time.
Dark Mode
Switch between light and dark themes without any flicker. Your preference is remembered across visits.
100% Private
Your notes never leave your device. No accounts, no cloud sync, no servers — a truly private notepad online that stays entirely on your machine.
Focus / Fullscreen Mode
Go full-screen with a single click to eliminate all distractions and focus purely on writing.
How to Use This Free Online Notepad
Open and start typing
No login, no download, no setup. Click anywhere in the editor and start writing. Your note saves automatically — no button to press.
Format your text
Select any text and use the toolbar to apply bold, italic, headings, colors, bullet lists, and more. Paste in images or upload them from your device.
Organize with tabs
Click the + button to open a new tab for a different note. Right-click a tab to rename or duplicate it. Perfect for keeping multiple documents open at once.
Download or share
When done, click Download to export as PDF, Word, Markdown, HTML, or TXT, or use Print to save as a PDF via the browser print dialog.
Who Uses This Free Online Notepad?
Students & Researchers
Take lecture notes, draft essays, or jot down research ideas. Multi-tab support lets you keep separate notes for each subject open simultaneously. Export as Word or PDF when submitting assignments.
Writers & Bloggers
Draft blog posts, articles, or creative writing with full rich text formatting. Export to Word or Markdown when you're ready to publish. No distractions, no account needed.
Developers & Coders
Keep a running scratch pad of code snippets, commands, or API notes. Use Preformatted text mode for monospaced code blocks and export as Markdown or HTML.
Professionals & Teams
Quickly capture meeting notes, to-do lists, or draft emails. Export as PDF to share a clean, printable copy with colleagues — no cloud storage account required.
Artists & Visual Thinkers
Use the built-in stylus drawing canvas to sketch diagrams, annotations, or handwritten notes on an iPad or drawing tablet, then embed them directly into your text note.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my notepad save automatically?
Yes! Notes are auto-saved to your browser's localStorage every few seconds. They persist across page refreshes and browser restarts.
Is this online notepad free? Any hidden fees?
100% free, forever. No sign-up, no subscription, no hidden fees. Every feature — rich text, image upload, drawing, and all export formats — is available at no cost.
Can I use this without creating an account or logging in?
Absolutely. Open the page and start writing — no login, no sign-up, no email required. Notes are saved locally in your browser.
What formats can I download my notes in?
You can export in 5 formats: PDF, Word (.doc), Markdown (.md), HTML, or Plain Text (.txt). Use the Download button in the toolbar.
Can I upload images to my notes?
Yes. Click the image icon and choose 'Upload image from device'. Once inserted, drag corner handles to resize, and use the floating toolbar to align it left, center, or right.
Does it support drawing or stylus input?
Yes — click the draw (pen) icon to open the drawing canvas. Works with a mouse, touchscreen, or stylus (including Apple Pencil). Pressure-sensitive, with 10 colors, eraser, and undo.
Are my notes private?
Completely private. Notes never leave your browser — stored only in your device's localStorage. No servers, no cloud, no accounts involved.
Does this work on mobile phones and tablets?
Yes. Fully responsive on all modern mobile browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox). On mobile, download options appear in a modal. Stylus drawing works on iPads with Apple Pencil.
What browsers are supported?
All modern browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, Brave. Works on both desktop and mobile.
Is there a word or character limit?
No limits! Your browser's localStorage (typically 5–10 MB) is the only constraint. Use multiple tabs for very long documents.
How is this different from Google Keep or Evernote?
No account needed, notes stay on your device and are completely private. It also offers rich text formatting, image upload, stylus drawing, and multi-format export — closer to a lightweight word processor than a sticky-note app.
Does it work offline?
Once the page is loaded, you can keep writing even if your internet drops. Auto-save writes to local storage on your device. An internet connection is only needed to initially load the page.