Fast, distraction-free notes that stay organized automatically. Rich text, AI research, voice input, and privacy you control — all in one place.
A blank page can feel like a lot of pressure. Not anymore.
Five capabilities. Zero compromises.
All included from day one.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A blank page can feel like a lot of pressure. Not anymore. Start typing and let the editor get out of your way.
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.
Every note starts invisible. Nobody sees it but you — no exceptions.
One click generates a secure, view-only link. Revoke it anytime.
Add an expiry date to shared links. They die automatically.
No public profiles, no activity feeds, no algorithm.
Only you can view
Anyone with the link
One toggle. Instant link. Full control.
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.
“Folio is the first notes app where I've never wished I was in a different one.”
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.
No credit card. No time limit. No data mining.
Just the best notes experience you'll ever have.