Distraction-free notepad
A plain notepad that autosaves in this browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Runs in this tab. The file stays here.
This runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
About Distraction-free notepad
Distraction-free notepad with debounced autosave to localStorage on this device, word count, and .txt download. Nothing is uploaded or synced.
Sometimes you need a blank page that survives a refresh without creating a Notion account. This notepad is a large textarea, autosaved about a second after you stop typing, restored when you return on the same browser. Word and character counts sit in the corner. Download exports a .txt file.
“Nothing uploaded” still applies: the draft lives only in this browser’s localStorage. It will not appear on your phone until you copy it there. Clearing site data deletes the note. That is the trade for skipping accounts.
It is not Markdown preview, not rich text, and not collaborative editing. For rendered Markdown use the preview tool under Text & Developer.
Edge cases include localStorage quota errors on very long notes, private browsing modes that discard storage when the session ends, and two tabs open on the same notepad—the last save wins. Autosave debounces typing pauses; killing the tab mid-sentence may lose the last second of characters. Emoji and non-Latin scripts count in character totals the way the browser measures string length.
Your draft never transits to a server. Meeting notes, journal entries, and draft emails stay on this device inside localStorage. That is stronger privacy than a free notes SaaS with a vague privacy policy, and weaker convenience than sync. Download .txt before you clear cookies or hand someone else the laptop.
How to use Distraction-free notepad
- 1Type in the main area; wait a moment for the saved indicator after you pause.
- 2Check word and character counts in the footer.
- 3Download .txt when you want a file copy.
What it won't do
- Plain text only; no rich formatting or Markdown preview on this page.
- Single note in localStorage; no multi-document filing system.
Common questions
Where is my note stored?
In localStorage for this site on this browser only.
Does autosave sync to the cloud?
No. There is no account and no sync.
What if I clear browser data?
The note is gone. Download a .txt if you need a backup.
Can I use this in private/incognito mode?
You can, but storage may be wiped when the private window closes. Download often if the session is temporary.
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Why this one doesn't upload your file
There is no server to upload to. This page is a static file, and the work happens in your browser using the same graphics and WebAssembly code that renders every other site you visit. Your file is read from disk into memory, processed, and handed back as a download. Once the page has loaded you can disconnect from the network entirely and it keeps working. The longer explanation