Joplin
Take notes and sync them across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS using Joplin, the privacy-focused note-taking app.
About Joplin
Joplin is a free note-taking and to-do application for organizing notes into notebooks. Notes are stored in Markdown format, searchable, taggable, and editable directly in the app or via external text editors. It supports importing Evernote exports (including formatted content, attachments, and full metadata) and plain Markdown files, and operates offline-first so all data is stored locally on the user's device for access without an internet connection. Notes can be optionally synchronized with end-to-end encryption via cloud services including Nextcloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Joplin Cloud. The app offers full-text search across all platforms, supports customization via plugins and themes, and includes a Web Clipper extension for Firefox and Chrome to save web pages and screenshots. It is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
Key features
- Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
- Markdown note creation and editing in-app or external text editors
- Import Evernote exports and plain Markdown files
- Offline-first local storage of all notes and to-do items
- Optional end-to-end encrypted sync via multiple cloud services
- Full-text search across all notes on every supported platform
Best for: Users seeking a free, privacy-focused note-taking app with cross-device sync and offline access.
Good for
- Offline-first design ensures notes are accessible without an internet connection.
- Supports optional end-to-end encrypted sync via multiple third-party cloud services.
- Available for all major desktop and mobile operating systems.
Joplin at a glance
- Website
- github.com/laurent22/joplin
- Category
- Productivity › Notes & Knowledge Management
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Joplin FAQ
Can Joplin notes be accessed without an internet connection?
Yes, Joplin is offline-first, so all data is stored locally on your device and accessible without internet.
Can Evernote exports be imported into Joplin with their original content and metadata?
Yes, Evernote exports can be imported with formatted content converted to Markdown, plus resources and full metadata including geolocation and timestamps.
Which cloud services support end-to-end encrypted sync for Joplin?
Joplin supports end-to-end encrypted sync via Nextcloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Joplin Cloud.
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