How do I download Standard Notes for Windows?

Click Download Now on this page. Supports Windows 10 and 11.

Is Standard Notes free?

Yes. Free plan with unlimited notes and end-to-end encryption.

Is Standard Notes encrypted?

End-to-end encryption with zero-knowledge. Open source and audited.

What platforms are supported?

Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web browsers.

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Download Standard Notes — a free, secure, open-source notes app with end-to-end encryption. Available for Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Standard Notes keeps your data private with zero-knowledge encryption and cross-platform sync on unlimited devices.

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A steel vault for your mind.

Standard Notes is a secure digital notes app that protects your notes and files with audited, industry-leading end-to-end encryption. Only you have access to the keys required to decrypt your data.

Download Standard Notes Desktop App Free for Windows, Mac & Linux

Download Standard Notes desktop app free for Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS, and Linux. The app supports both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows systems, Intel and Apple Silicon Macs, and Linux via AppImage or Snap.

Write and store all your notes and files in one secure place with zero-knowledge encryption and seamlessly access them across all your devices. Standard Notes keeps your data private with offline access and automatic encrypted backups.

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Markdown

Rich text documents

Budgets and personal finance

Tasks and todos

Code snippets

Passwords and keys

Outlining and lists

Family records and documents

Health records

Journaling and diary

Secure file storage

Passport and ID photos

Bank account and credit card numbers

Legal contracts and agreements

Confidential business contracts and agreements

Sensual photos and videos

Write fearlessly.

Note-taking services like Evernote, Google Keep, Notion, and Simplenote cannot prevent employers and governments from reading your data. When you download Standard Notes, your notes are encrypted on your device before syncing.

Advanced Privacy & Security Controls

Standard Notes features advanced security and privacy controls that protect your data against hacks, data breaches, government access, and even employer access. Download Standard Notes for Windows, Mac, or Linux to start writing with end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge privacy.

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Your notes and files, always.

Never worry about losing your data again. You'll always have an offline copy of your data, so you can access your notes and files even without an internet connection. Standard Notes stores encrypted copies on your device for reliable offline access on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Encrypted Backups & Cross-Platform Sync

Automated encrypted backups and secure cloud sync ensure that your data is safe and sound, even if your device is lost, damaged, or stolen. Download Standard Notes to keep your notes protected with automatic version history and cross-platform sync.

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Download Standard Notes — Free for All Platforms

Download Standard Notes for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android. The Standard Notes app for PC includes offline access, Markdown editor, and encrypted sync across unlimited devices — all for free.

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Who is Standard Notes?

We’re an independent company founded on an ethos of software sustainability and ethical data practices. Our code is completely open and independently audited by leading security researchers.

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