● Full rich-text editor · ● Inline image & video embeds · ● Private by default · ● Share any note with a link · ● Date-organised notes · ● Export to PDF & Markdown · ● Auto-save · ● Slash command menu · ● No subscription needed · ● Full rich-text editor · ● Inline image & video embeds · ● Private by default · ● Share any note with a link · ● Date-organised notes · ● Export to PDF & Markdown · ● Auto-save · ● Slash command menu · ● No subscription needed ·
I. The Editor

Your thoughts,
instantly captured.

Fast, distraction-free notes that stay organized automatically. Rich text, AI research, voice input, and privacy you control — all in one place.

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A blank page can feel like a lot of pressure. Not anymore.

Getting Started

  • Write naturally with rich text support
  • Organize with tags and folders
The best interface is no interface at all.
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Supports
Rich text editingVoice dictationAI auto-researchAI quizzesCode blocksTables & mathShare linksPDF export
II. Capabilities

Five capabilities.
Zero compromises.

Five capabilities. Zero compromises.
All included from day one.

01

Write

A surface built for thought.

Full rich-text editor with images, tables, code blocks with syntax highlighting, task lists, blockquotes, and slash commands.

Voice input for hands-free dictation. Cover images, text color, inline links, and floating toolbar.

Auto-save after 2 seconds of pause — no Cmd+S needed. Keyboard-first, distraction-free by default.

20+ block typesSpeech-to-textAuto-saveCover images
02

Organise

Your library, your system.

Notes grouped automatically by date — Today, Yesterday, This Week, This Month, Older. Pin what matters to the top.

Search everything instantly. Filter by All, Private, Shared, Pinned, or Trash. Tag notes for cross-sectional discovery.

Trash with 3-day recovery window. Restore or permanently delete. Nothing is ever truly gone until you say so.

Date groupingSearch & filterPin to top3-day trash recovery
03

Share & Export

Your words, wherever they need to go.

One click generates a secure, revocable share link — no account required for viewers. Choose view-only mode or disable entirely.

Export any note as clean Markdown or formatted PDF with a single click. Perfect for publishing, documentation, or backup.

Paste a URL in your note and get a rich preview card automatically. Set optional link expiry for time-sensitive content.

One-click linksMarkdown / PDF exportLink unfurlView-only mode
04

Privacy

Private by default. Public on your terms.

Every note starts invisible. No public profiles, no activity feeds, no algorithm. Generate a share link only when you choose.

Revoke any share link instantly. The link dies immediately — no caching, no lingering access. Full control, zero friction.

Your data stays yours. We never share, sell, or train on your content. Encrypted in transit and at rest.

Private by defaultInstant revokeNo training on your dataEncrypted storage
05

AI-Powered

NEW

Learn faster. Write smarter.

Auto-research enriches your notes automatically. Write about any topic and get deeper explanations, related concepts, and source references surfaced in a companion panel.

Generate custom quizzes from any note — multiple choice, true/false, or short answer. Test your knowledge right inside the editor.

AI grades your answers instantly with detailed feedback. Track your learning progress over time. Turn every note into a study session.

Auto-researchAI quizzesInstant gradingLearning progress
III. The Editor Surface

A surface built for
focus, not friction.

Slash commands. Type / and pick from 20+ block types without touching the mouse.

Inline media. Drop an image, paste a YouTube URL, or embed any link as a rich preview card.

Smart auto-save. No Cmd+S anxiety. Your words are safe 2 seconds after you stop typing.

Tables, code blocks, task lists, blockquotes — all supported, all keyboard-friendly.

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A blank page can feel like a lot of pressure. Not anymore. Start typing and let the editor get out of your way.

Why we built it

  • Zero-config formatting that just works
  • Markdown shortcuts for power users
  • Offline-first with instant sync
The best interface is no interface at all. We designed every interaction to fade into the background so your ideas take center stage.
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IV. Control

Private by default.
Public on your terms.

Every note starts invisible. No public profiles, no activity feeds, no algorithm. Your data stays yours — we never share, sell, or train on your content.

Private by default

Every note starts invisible. Nobody sees it but you — no exceptions.

Share with a link

One click generates a secure, view-only link. Revoke it anytime.

Set to expire

Add an expiry date to shared links. They die automatically.

Stay invisible

No public profiles, no activity feeds, no algorithm.

Note privacy
Active
Private

Only you can view

Shared

Anyone with the link

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One toggle. Instant link. Full control.

Everywhere

Works wherever you do.

No native app to download. No platform to install. Open a browser, sign in, and start writing. Export to the formats you need. Share with whoever you want.

Speech-to-textDictate notes hands-free
AI auto-researchDeepen any topic instantly
AI quizzesTest your knowledge, get graded
Markdown exportDownload any note as .md
PDF exportClean A4 PDF with one click
Shareable linksPublic notes via unique URL
Social unfurlPaste a URL, get a rich preview
Desktop browserWorks in any modern browser
Mobile browserFully responsive on all devices
V. From The Field

Folio is the first notes app where I've never wished I was in a different one.

Adaeze O., Product Designer, Lagos
· 6.52°N Lagos · 40.71°N New York · 51.51°N London · 1.35°N Singapore · 25.03°N Taipei · 48.86°N Paris · 37.77°N San Francisco · 52.52°N Berlin · 43.65°N Toronto · 37.81°S Melbourne · 35.68°N Tokyo · 6.52°N Lagos · 40.71°N New York · 51.51°N London · 1.35°N Singapore · 25.03°N Taipei · 48.86°N Paris · 37.77°N San Francisco · 52.52°N Berlin · 43.65°N Toronto · 37.81°S Melbourne · 35.68°N Tokyo
Questions

Frequently asked.

Everything you didn't know you needed to know.

Yes. No credit card required. There are no paid plans, no hidden limits, and no time restrictions. If that ever changes, grandfathered users keep everything.

Your notes are stored in the cloud on encrypted MongoDB databases. We never share, sell, or train on your content. Full database export is available on request.

Yes. Every note can be exported as Markdown or PDF with one click. Bulk export is on the roadmap. Your data is yours — no lock-in.

Click the microphone icon in the editor to start dictating. Your speech is transcribed in real-time using your browser's built-in speech recognition. Click stop and the text is inserted at your cursor. No server upload, no third-party services — everything stays local.

Folio is built for one thing: writing without friction. Notion is a database, Obsidian is a knowledge graph, Apple Notes is locked to Apple. Folio gives you a fast, beautiful editor with AI that actually helps — research, quizzes, voice input — all private by default, all in one place. No learning curve, no vendor lock-in.

When you write about a topic, AI auto-research enriches your note with deeper explanations, related concepts, and source references. AI quizzes let you generate custom tests from any note — answer them in-app and get instant grading to reinforce your learning.

By default, nobody but you. Each note is private until you explicitly generate a share link. Shared links are view-only and can be revoked instantly.

No. Shared notes are accessible via a unique link — no login required. Perfect for publishing drafts, documentation, or quick references.

Deleted notes stay in your trash for 3 days. You can restore them anytime during that window. After 3 days, they are permanently removed from our servers.

VI. Begin

Try Folio free.
Forever.

No credit card. No time limit. No data mining.
Just the best notes experience you'll ever have.

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