Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, completely free. No signup, no limits. All features are available without paying anything.

Yes, notes auto-save to your browser's localStorage every 2 seconds. They persist across sessions — even if you close the tab or restart your browser.

Yes, once loaded the notepad works entirely offline with no network connection needed. All data is stored locally in your browser.

All notes are stored locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server. We have zero access to your content. You can also enable AES-256 encryption for additional protection.

Yes, create unlimited notes with the + button. Switch between them in the sidebar. Each note has its own title, word count, version history, and can be independently exported.

Yes, toggle Markdown mode (MD button or Ctrl+Shift+M) to see a live side-by-side preview. Supports headings, bold, italic, links, code blocks, lists, and blockquotes.

Yes. Enable AES-256-GCM encryption in Settings. Your notes are encrypted at rest with a password only you know. Uses PBKDF2 key derivation with 600,000 iterations. If you forget your password, notes cannot be recovered.

Yes. xNotePadAI saves 5 versions automatically (every 10 auto-saves). Use the 🕒 Versions button to view, diff (green = added, red = removed), or restore any previous version.

Yes. Enable AI in Settings and your notes are chunked for semantic search. Use the 🤖 Chat button to ask questions about your notes. Content marked as 🔒 Confidential is excluded from AI processing.

Yes. Click the 🎙️ microphone button to start speech-to-text dictation. Works in Chrome and Edge. Click again to stop recording.

The best online notepad should be free, require no signup, auto-save your work, and respect your privacy. xNotePadAI ticks all these boxes — plus it offers encryption, version history, AI-powered search, Markdown preview, and works offline. Unlike cloud-based alternatives, your data never leaves your browser.

Yes. With xNotePadAI you can create unlimited notes directly in your browser. Just visit the site and start typing — no account, no download, no installation. Your notes are saved automatically every 2 seconds to your browser's local storage.

Yes. xNotePadAI offers client-side AES-256-GCM encryption. Set a password in Settings and all your notes are encrypted at rest. The encryption happens entirely in your browser — no server ever sees your password or unencrypted content. Auto-locks after 15 minutes of inactivity.

For quick, distraction-free writing, xNotePadAI offers a clean editor with rich text formatting, Markdown preview, focus mode, live word count, and AI features. It works instantly without signup and stores everything locally for privacy. For code editing, VS Code online or CodePen are better suited.

xNotePadAI is 100% free with no limits. There are no premium tiers, no paywalls, and no "free trial" restrictions. All features — including encryption, AI chat, version history, and Markdown — are available at no cost. We believe productivity tools should be accessible to everyone.

If you're looking for a free alternative to Windows Notepad that works anywhere, xNotePadAI runs in any modern browser with no download. It offers everything Notepad does plus: multiple notes, auto-save, dark mode, Markdown, encryption, version history, AI search, focus mode, and text-to-speech — all free.

Simply visit www.xnotepadai.com in Chrome (or any browser). No extension or download needed. The notepad loads instantly and you can start typing immediately. Bookmark it for quick access — your notes persist between visits.