What is Online Notepad?
Online Notepad is a free browser-based notepad and rich text editor that lets you write, edit and save notes instantly. Notes are stored locally in your browser, so your data stays private and you can keep working even when offline.
How does the online notepad work?
Open the page and start typing. The editor auto-saves every change to your browser local storage. There is no signup and no server upload by default, so your notes load instantly the next time you visit.
Is the online notepad private?
Yes. By default, your notes are saved only in your own browser using local storage. We do not sell or share your notes, and password lock with SHA-256 is available for sensitive notes.
Can I save notes automatically?
Yes. Auto-save is on by default and persists every change within roughly one second of typing, so you never lose progress.
What is the best free online notepad?
A great free online notepad should include auto-save, rich text formatting, search, export, voice input, password lock and dark mode. Online Notepad provides all of these for free, with no signup required.
Do I need to create an account?
No account or login is required. Open the page and start writing immediately.
How many characters can I type?
The editor is optimized for very long documents and supports more than two million characters without lag, thanks to chunked rendering.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The notepad is fully responsive and works in any modern browser on phone, tablet, laptop or desktop.
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