📔 Online Notepad

Write notes in your browser with auto-save. Everything is stored locally in your browser's localStorage — never uploaded, never tracked. Download as a .txt file when you're done.

What is the online notepad?

An online notepad is a quick scratchpad without the overhead of a full app. Auto-save means you don't lose work; localStorage means your notes are private to your browser; download means you can move them somewhere persistent when ready.

How does this online notepad work?

Type into the textarea. Notes auto-save to localStorage every 600 ms after you stop typing — a green check shows when saved. Click Download .txt to save a local file. Click Clear All to reset.

When should you use this tool?

Use it for quick notes during research, for drafting emails before composing them in your mail client, for shopping lists, for to-do items you'll later move to a real task manager, and as a temporary scratchpad during coding or design work.

Tips & best practices

localStorage is per-browser — notes don't sync across devices. For cross-device sync use Google Keep, Apple Notes, or Notion. Each visit to this URL accesses the same notes. Clearing browser storage erases your notes.

Frequently asked questions

Are my notes uploaded?

No — only stored in your browser's localStorage.

Will I lose notes if I clear browser data?

Yes. Download .txt periodically if you want a permanent backup.

Can I share notes between devices?

Not directly. Email yourself the .txt download or copy-paste into a sync'd notes app.

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