Free online notepad that saves as you type
Online Notepad is a free notepad that runs in your browser. Open the page, start typing,
and your note is saved automatically on your device. There is nothing to install and no
account to create, so it works well for quick to-do lists, drafts, meeting notes and code
snippets on a phone or a computer.
What you can do with it
- Keep several notes at once, with tabs and a searchable notes list
- Auto-save while you type, and star the notes that matter
- Save any note as a .txt file
- Back up all your notes to a file and restore them later
- Print just the note title and text, without menus or ads
- Find & Replace, Undo and Redo
- Insert the date and time, change font and text size, turn word wrap on or off, or go fullscreen
- See a live word count and your line and column position
How to use the notepad
- Click + Create New (or the + tab) to start a note.
- Type a title and your text. It saves automatically.
- Use the File menu to save as .txt, back up your notes or print.
- Tap ☰ at the top left to hide the notes list when you want more writing space.
Where your notes are stored
Notes are stored in your browser's local storage, on your own device. They are not uploaded
to a server. That keeps them private, but it also means that clearing your browsing data,
using private or incognito mode, or switching to another browser can remove or hide them.
Use File → Backup (Export) from time to time, and Restore (Import) to bring
your notes back or move them to another device.
Notepad guides
Frequently asked questions
Is this online notepad free?
Yes. It is free to use. There is no sign-up and nothing to install.
Where are my notes saved?
Notes are saved in your browser's local storage on your own device and are not uploaded to a server. Clearing browser data or using private mode can remove them, so use File → Backup (Export) regularly.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. It works in any modern mobile browser. Tap the menu icon at the top left to show or hide the notes list.
How do I print a note?
Open File → Print. Only the note title and the note text are printed, without menus, tabs or ads.
How do I save a note as a text file?
Open File → Save as .txt. The file is downloaded with the note title as its name.
How can I move my notes to another device?
Use File → Backup (Export) to download a backup file, then open File → Restore (Import) on the other device. Restore replaces the notes currently in that browser, so back those up first if you need them.