The note-taking app built for students

Lecture notes, research, summaries, and to-do lists — all in one place. Free forever.

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Taking notes in class is hard enough. Your note-taking app shouldn't make it harder. Simple Notes gives you a fast, distraction-free editor that loads instantly and gets out of your way so you can focus on learning.

Built for how students actually work

Fast Markdown editor

Structure your lecture notes with headers, bullet points, and bold text. Markdown formatting helps you organize information as fast as you type.

Instant search

Find any note, quote, or concept in milliseconds. Search across all your notes simultaneously — no more scrolling through everything before an exam.

Folders by subject

Keep each course in its own folder. Create subfolders for lectures, readings, and assignments. Everything where you expect to find it.

Checklists for assignments

Create interactive task lists for assignments, readings, and deadlines. Check things off as you complete them.

Version history

Every edit is saved automatically. Review your notes as they evolved across the semester. Never lose a revision.

Share study notes

Turn any note into a public page with a link. Share your study guide with classmates without sending attachments.

What students use Simple Notes for

  • Lecture notes with headers and bullet points
  • Research summaries and article annotations
  • Assignment checklists and deadline tracking
  • Study guides shared with classmates
  • Vocabulary lists and definition cards
  • Lab notes and experiment observations

Simple Notes is also great for:

Simple Notes for Students

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