Every keystroke is saved to this device instantly. Close the tab, refresh, or go offline - your text is still here when you come back.
Notes are stored only in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, logged, or tracked, so even sensitive drafts stay on your machine.
No account, no limits, no ads chasing you around. Just a fast, clean page that opens and works instantly.
How the online notepad works
This notepad is a single web page that runs entirely in your browser. As you type, the text is written to your browser's local storage - a small private space on your own device. There is no server involved, so nothing you write is ever sent over the internet. When you reopen the page in the same browser, your last note loads automatically.
Because the notes live in this browser on this device, they are as private as the device itself, but they do not follow you around. If you clear your browser's site data, switch browsers, or move to another computer or phone, the notes will not appear there. To keep a copy or move it, use Download .txt to save a file or Copy to paste the text somewhere else.
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Copy puts the whole note on your clipboard. Download .txt saves it as a plain text file. Print opens your browser's print dialog (handy for a quick PDF). Clear empties the notepad after a confirmation. The live counters below the editor track words, characters, and lines as you go.
What people use an online notepad for
A no-friction scratchpad is one of those tools that quietly becomes part of your day. Common uses include:
- Quick scratch space - paste something to strip its formatting, hold a link, or jot an address before you forget it.
- Drafting messages - write an email, message, or social post where you can see the character count before you send it.
- Meeting and lecture notes - capture the moment without opening a heavier app or signing into anything.
- To-do lists and planning - a plain list that is always one tab away and never nags you to upgrade.
- Distraction-free writing - an empty page with no menus, formatting, or notifications getting in the way.
Because it is plain text, whatever you write pastes cleanly into any other app - no stray fonts, colors, or hidden markup.
Frequently asked questions
Where are my notes saved?
Your notes are saved automatically in your browser's local storage on this device. They are not uploaded to any server and no account is needed. Because they live in this browser, they stay private - but they are also tied to this browser, so clearing site data or using a different device or browser will not show them.
Will I lose my notes if I close the tab or lose internet?
No. The notepad autosaves as you type, so closing the tab, refreshing the page, or losing your connection will not lose your work - it reloads exactly where you left off. The page also works fully offline once it has loaded.
Is this online notepad really private?
Yes. Everything you type is processed and stored entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server, logged, or tracked. You can confirm it by disconnecting from the internet - the notepad keeps working.
How do I move my notes to another device?
Because notes are stored locally for privacy, they do not sync automatically. To move them, use the Download button to save a .txt file, or Copy to paste the text into an email, document, or cloud note on the other device.
Does the notepad count words and characters?
Yes. It shows live word, character, and line counts as you type, so you can use it as a quick scratchpad for drafts, social posts, or anything with a length target.
Do I need to install anything or create an account?
No. There is nothing to install and no sign-up. Open the page in any modern browser on desktop or mobile and start typing - it is instant and free.