Filenotes

Simple note taking app which stores notes as plain text files with Dropbox integration.

Free
Open Source
Windows
Android
Windows 10

filenotes is an app designed for simple note taking and cloud sync. it has no closed or proprietary formats, no lockin and is compatible with any device which supports text files. filenotes has integrated dropbox synchronisation (android version) but you are free to use your own software to sync files with your cloud provider of choice.

features• simple universal design – no pretending to be a yellow legal pad• light and dark themes• create, read, edit and delete your notes.• optional autosave• optional wordwrap• notes are stored in the filesystem• builtin, but optional, dropbox integration with various sync options (android only)

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Built in Note Taker Sync with Dropbox

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