Notepad
Offline capable·notepad.js.org
Notepad is an offline-capable, distraction-free note-taking Progressive Web App that autosaves notes in plain text locally in the browser. It offers a minimalist, ad-free writing experience with dark mode, focus and full-screen modes, writing timers, ambient background noise, and note statistics/snapshots. It also bundles several small tools such as a Markdown editor, Pomodoro timer, Voice Notes, Simple Kanban, Tasks manager, and more. The app is described as privacy-focused, lightweight, and proudly open-source.
What it's for
Features 17
- Ambient background noise player (coffee shop, rain, train, waves, fireside, etc.)
- Autosaves notes locally in plain text
- Break Reminders
- Customizable textures and fonts in preferences
- Dark mode
- Download notes as plain text, PDF, DOCX, and HTML
- Floating/Picture-in-Picture window for notes
- Focus mode
- Full-screen distraction-free mode
- Monospaced and dyslexic-friendly fonts
- Note statistics and Snapshots (version history)
- Offline-capable Progressive Web App (installable)
- Optimal line length for readability
- Rich Text Notes, Markdown Editor, Pomodoro Timer, Voice Notes, Simple Kanban, Case Converter, Tabbypad, Text Tools, Text Diff, Teleprompter, Deep Breath, Drawingpad, Tasks tools
- Typewriter sound effect while typing
- Unicode Symbol Picker
- Writing timer
At a glance
Resources
Pricing
The app is entirely free; users are asked to consider donating via 'Buy Me a Coffee' to keep the experience ad-free. A donation goal ('Buy me 12 coffees') is mentioned for releasing a Deep Breathing Exercise tool, but this is not a paid plan.
No paid plans; project is supported by voluntary donations via Buy Me a Coffee.