Online Notepad
A distraction-free scratchpad that survives a refresh.
Online Notepad is a plain text editor in a browser tab. It autosaves to your browser's local storage as you type, so a refresh or a crash does not lose your notes, and it works offline once installed. Nothing is ever uploaded — the notes exist only on this device.
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Runs entirely on your device. No file or text you enter here is uploaded. How to verify it.
How to use Online Notepad
- Start typing — the note saves itself.
- Use tabs to keep several notes side by side.
- Download as .txt or clear everything in one click.
Questions about Online Notepad
Where are my notes stored?
In your browser's local storage, on this device only. They survive closing the tab and restarting the computer, but they are not synced anywhere and they are not encrypted — clearing site data or using private browsing will remove them.
Can I use it offline?
Yes. Install UtilTools as an app and the notepad opens with no connection at all, which is the state you most often want a scratchpad in.
Is it safe for sensitive information?
It never leaves your device, but local storage is readable by anyone with access to your browser profile. Treat it like a text file on your desktop: fine for notes, not the place for passwords.
Will my notes still be here tomorrow?
In the same browser on the same device, yes — local storage persists until something clears it. They will not appear on your phone, in another browser, or in a private window, because none of those share that storage.
Can I get my notes out?
Yes. Download any note as a .txt file, or select and copy it. There is no single export of everything at once, so if the notes matter, move them somewhere that gets backed up rather than leaving them here.
Is Online Notepad really free, with no limits?
Yes. There is no account, no daily cap, no file-size tier and no watermark, because there is no server cost to recover. The site is funded by clearly disclosed partner recommendations on the Partners page, never by metering the tools.
Are my files or text uploaded when I use Online Notepad?
No. Everything is processed by JavaScript running in your browser, on your device. You can verify it: open your browser's developer tools, switch to the Network tab, and use the tool. You will see no request carrying your data — because there is nowhere for it to go.