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FairNote: Encrypted Notes, Lists & Images
Take fast, secure notes and keep your private information protected by AES-256 encryption. Write text notes or checklists, add images, set reminders, and stay organized, fully offline.
- Loved by thousands of users
- No ads, no trackers
- Works offline
Everything you need in a notes app
Quick capture, flexible organizing, and the security to write freely, all in one fast, lightweight app.
Labels, colors & filters
Color-code notes, add labels, pin what matters, and filter your list so everything is easy to find.
Images & attachments
Add images to any note. In encrypted notes, images are encrypted right alongside your text.
Smart reminders
Set one-time or recurring reminders, even for pinned notes, so nothing ever slips.
Widgets & shortcuts
Add sticky-note and note-list widgets to your home screen, and share text to FairNote to create notes from other apps.
Search & replace
Find anything across your notes, then search and replace inside a note with a single tap.
Backup & restore
Keep notes safe with Google Drive, Dropbox, WebDAV, Yandex Disk, or local storage.
List & grid views
Switch between list and grid layouts, and sort notes by date, color, or alphabetically.
Light, dark & OLED themes
Choose a light, dark, or black (OLED) theme, follow your system theme by default, and pick an accent color.
Highly customizable
Adjust fonts and text size, line spacing, list style (card, compact, or single line), note-color intensity, auto-save, Markdown, and back-button behavior.
Import & export, no lock-in
Bulk-import your text (.txt) or Markdown (.md) files to move right in, and export notes to plain-text files individually or in batches.
Batch operations
Select multiple notes to color, add labels, encrypt, archive, export, or delete them in one go.
Security
Your notes, encrypted
Protect sensitive notes with industry-standard AES-256 encryption. Content stays encrypted while titles remain readable, so you can still scan your list at a glance.
- Per-note encryption: encrypt one note or your whole collection
- Images in encrypted notes are encrypted too
- Decrypt with fingerprint or biometrics
- App lock with your device PIN, pattern, or biometrics
- One-tap encrypt or decrypt everything with Pro
Always remember your encryption password. Even with biometrics, forgetting it may mean losing access to your encrypted notes, so keep a safe backup.
See it in action
A quick look at capturing, organizing, searching, and backing up your notes.
Pro
FairNote Pro
Upgrade once and unlock the advanced security and convenience features.
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One-tap encryption
Encrypt or decrypt your entire note collection with a single tap.
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Biometric encrypt & decrypt
Encrypt and decrypt notes with your fingerprint or other biometrics, no password typing.
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App lock
Protect the whole app with your device PIN, pattern, or biometrics.
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Image attachments
Add images to your notes. They are stored at a smaller size and stay encrypted in encrypted notes.
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Recurring reminders
Stay on track with automatic daily or weekly alerts.
Speak your language
FairNote is available in 17 languages.
- Bengali
- Chinese
- Czech
- Dutch
- English
- French
- German
- Hindi
- Hungarian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Persian
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
Frequently asked questions
Is FairNote free?
Yes. FairNote is free to download and use. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks advanced features such as one-tap encryption of your whole collection, biometric encrypt and decrypt, app lock, and image attachments.
Are my notes private and secure?
Yes. Every note can be protected with AES-256 encryption, individually or in bulk. Images added to encrypted notes stay encrypted too. FairNote needs no account, and your notes never leave your device.
Does FairNote work offline?
Yes. FairNote is fully offline-first and works without an internet connection. Backup to the cloud is optional.
What happens if I forget my encryption password?
Always remember your encryption password. If it is lost, encrypted notes cannot be recovered, even with biometrics. Keeping a safe backup is strongly recommended.
Which Android versions are supported?
FairNote supports Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and newer.
Can I back up and restore my notes?
Yes. Back up and restore your notes to Google Drive, Dropbox, WebDAV, Yandex Disk, or local storage, and import or export notes individually or in batches.
I moved to a new device. How do I get my notes?
Install FairNote on your new device. If you backed up to Google Drive, sign in to the same Google Drive account, open FairNote's navigation drawer, choose Backup/restore, then Restore, and select your Google Drive backup. Encrypted notes are restored encrypted, so you'll need your encryption password to open them.
Am I locked in? Can I export my notes?
No. You can export your notes to plain-text (.txt) files individually or in batches at any time, and back up to or restore from a file you own on local storage, Google Drive, Dropbox, WebDAV, or Yandex Disk. Your notes are yours to take with you.
Can I import my existing notes from another app?
Yes. If you have text (.txt) or Markdown (.md) files, point FairNote at the folder and it imports them in bulk, one file per note. You can also import a single file, and export your notes to plain-text files at any time.
Start taking secure notes today
Free on Android. No sign-up, no ads, and your notes stay yours.