Does the notepad save automatically?

Yes, as you type, in this browser's local storage. Closing the tab and returning later brings the note back — but it does not sync to another device and clearing site data deletes it.

It never leaves your browser. There is no server and no account, so nothing is transmitted — which also means nobody can recover it for you if the browser data is cleared.

Can I download my note?

Yes, as a plain .txt file. That is worth doing for anything you would be sorry to lose, since browser storage is not a backup.

How much text can it hold?

Browsers cap local storage at a few megabytes, which is on the order of a million characters — a very long document, but not unlimited. Very large notes are better kept in a file.

Does it work offline?

Once the page has loaded, yes — nothing it does requires a network connection, since all the work happens in the browser.

Online Notepad

A plain text pad that saves as you type and stays in your browser.

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About the Online Notepad

A plain text pad that saves as you type. There is no account, no sign-up and no upload — the note lives in this browser's local storage, which is why it opens instantly and asks nothing of you.

That is a real trade rather than a free lunch. It will not appear on another device, and clearing site data deletes it. Download anything you would be sorry to lose; browsers also cap local storage at a few megabytes, which is a very long note but not an unlimited one.

Word, character and line counts update live, which makes it usable for drafting to a limit as well as for scratch notes.

How it works

Start typing. Everything is saved as you go.
Word and character counts update live.
Download it as a .txt file, or copy it out.

Frequently asked questions

Does the notepad save automatically?: Yes, as you type, in this browser's local storage. Closing the tab and returning later brings the note back — but it does not sync to another device and clearing site data deletes it.
Is my note private?: It never leaves your browser. There is no server and no account, so nothing is transmitted — which also means nobody can recover it for you if the browser data is cleared.
Can I download my note?: Yes, as a plain .txt file. That is worth doing for anything you would be sorry to lose, since browser storage is not a backup.
How much text can it hold?: Browsers cap local storage at a few megabytes, which is on the order of a million characters — a very long document, but not unlimited. Very large notes are better kept in a file.
Does it work offline?: Once the page has loaded, yes — nothing it does requires a network connection, since all the work happens in the browser.

Privacy

Everything happens locally. Your files are read by your own browser, processed on your device, and never uploaded — closing the tab is all it takes to erase them.

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