Question 1

What is NotepadFree?

Accepted Answer

NotepadFree (notepadfree.com), also written Notepad Free, is a free online notepad that works in your browser. You can write plain text, rich text, Markdown, task lists, spreadsheets and whiteboard notes, then save, download or share them — with no account and no installation.

Question 2

Is NotepadFree really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NotepadFree is completely free with no limits, no watermarks, no premium tier and no registration. The service is supported by simple display ads.

Question 3

Do I need an account to take notes?

Accepted Answer

No. Notepad Free has no accounts, no logins and no email collection. Open the page and start writing your notes immediately.

Question 4

Where are my notes stored?

Accepted Answer

Your notes are saved locally in your browser using local storage — they never leave your device. If you clear your browser data or switch browsers, the notes will not carry over.

Question 5

Are my notes private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We do not see, read or store anything you type. Notes stay in your browser unless you deliberately use the Share button to create a public link.

Question 6

How does the share link work?

Accepted Answer

When you share a note, its title and content are encoded directly into the link. Anyone who opens that link sees the note — there is no server-side storage involved.

Question 7

Can I use the notepad offline?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Once the page has loaded, the editor works fully offline. Your notes are saved locally and remain available without an internet connection.

Question 8

What formats can I write in?

Accepted Answer

You can write plain text, rich text, Markdown, a task list, a spreadsheet or a whiteboard drawing. You can import .txt files and export notes as text, Word, CSV, PNG or PDF.

Question 9

Is there a note or character limit?

Accepted Answer

There is no fixed limit, but very large notes (several megabytes) may slow your browser. For long documents, download a .txt backup now and then.

Question 10

Does the notepad work on my phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Notepad Free is fully responsive and works in any mobile browser — the editor, task lists, spreadsheet and whiteboard all adapt to smaller screens, and your notes are saved on the device you are using.

Question 11

Can I password-protect a note?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Click the Password button in the toolbar to lock any note with a password. The note is encrypted using AES-GCM in your browser before it is saved — only someone with the correct password can open it. You can also add a password when sharing a note or downloading it as a protected .npf file.

Question 12

How do I import a file into the notepad?

Accepted Answer

Click the Import button in the toolbar and select a .txt or .md file from your device. You can also import password-protected .npf files that were previously exported from Notepad Free. Drag and drop works too.

Question 13

Can I export my notes to Word or PDF?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Open the Download menu and choose Word (.doc) to export as a Word-compatible document, or PDF (print) to save as a PDF using your browser's print dialog. You can also export as plain text, CSV or PNG image.

Question 14

How do I switch between languages?

Accepted Answer

Use the language selector in the header at the top of any page. Notepad Free is available in 28 languages. Choosing a language loads the localised version of the site — your notes stay in your browser and are unaffected.

Question 15

Can I keep multiple notes at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Notepad Free saves each note separately. Use the New button to create additional notes, give each a title, and they appear in the saved notes list below the editor. You can switch between notes, sort them by date or name, and delete any you no longer need.

Your saved notes