Free Online Notepad
A distraction-free notepad that saves automatically in your browser.
Your note is stored in this browser's local storage, not on a server. Clearing browser data, using private mode, or switching devices will make the saved note unavailable, so download a copy of anything important.
About the Online Notepad
A notepad should get out of the way. This page gives you a large, distraction-free text area with no account, no setup, and no save button. Type or paste anything, and the note is written to your browser's local storage shortly after you stop typing. The status line tells you when the note was last saved, while the word, character, and line counters help you keep track of length. It is useful for drafting a message, collecting links, taking meeting notes, or holding a block of text while you work in another tab.
Autosave is intentionally debounced. Instead of writing to storage on every keystroke, the page waits until
you pause for a moment, then saves once. That keeps typing smooth even with a long document. If you close the
tab while a save is pending, the page makes one final attempt to store the latest text. When you return, the
note is restored automatically. You can also copy the text, download it as a plain .txt file, or
clear the editor and the saved copy.
What the counters mean
- Words: groups of non-whitespace characters. Punctuation attached to a word is counted as part of it.
- Characters: every character in the note, including spaces, punctuation, and line breaks.
- Lines: the number of visual lines separated by newline characters. An empty note has zero characters and zero words.
Privacy and storage
This notepad does not send your text to a server. Everything stays in your browser, which also means the note is tied to this browser profile on this device. Local storage can be removed by clearing site data, using private browsing, or changing browser settings. For sensitive information, use a dedicated password manager or encrypted notes app instead of a browser notepad. For anything you cannot afford to lose, download the text file as a backup.
How to use the notepad
- Click in the text area and start typing.
- Pause for a moment and check the saved status.
- Use the counters to track length while drafting.
- Copy or download the note, or clear it when you are finished.
Frequently asked questions
Where is my note saved?
It is saved in your browser's local storage under a key used by this page. It is not uploaded and it does not sync between devices or browsers.
What happens if I clear my browser data?
The stored note is deleted along with the rest of the site's local data. Download a copy first if you need to keep it.
Is there a character limit?
The text area itself does not impose a limit, but local storage has a browser-dependent quota. Very long notes may fail to save, especially if the quota is already used by other sites.