Question 1

Where are my notes stored?

Accepted Answer

In this browser's local storage, on this device only. Nothing is uploaded, and there are no tracking cookies or analytics. Clearing site data deletes the notes, so export a JSON backup regularly.

Question 2

Does PatoHQ Notes work offline?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The editor is a self-contained web app with no network calls. Once the page has loaded it keeps working with the connection off, and it can be installed to your home screen or desktop from the browser menu.

Question 3

Can I move notes to another device?

Accepted Answer

Use Export in the dock to download the current note as .txt or .html, or all notes as a JSON backup, then Import that backup on the other device.

Question 4

What formatting does the editor support?

Accepted Answer

Bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, text colours, four fonts, seven sizes, page themes, dark mode, ruled, dotted and grid paper patterns, and print output that keeps only the note text.

Question 5

Who runs PatoHQ Notes?

Accepted Answer

PatoHQ Notes is operated by Geekreft Media, a company registered in Uganda (URSB).

PatoHQ Notes — Free Online Note Taking App and Rich Text Editor