QOwnNotes for MAC
Free, open-source Markdown notepad and to-do list for Mac that stores notes as plain text files and syncs with Nextcloud or ownCloud.
QOwnNotes Overview
QOwnNotes is an open-source notepad with Markdown support and a to-do list manager. Your notes are stored as plain-text Markdown files in a folder on your Mac, so they stay yours and work with any other app. QOwnNotes works together with Nextcloud Notes and ownCloud Notes: the files are synced by Nextcloud or ownCloud, and you can also use Syncthing, Dropbox or any other sync service. That way you can write on your Mac and read or edit your notes later on your phone or in the web.
With the Tasks app on Nextcloud or ownCloud you can manage your to-do lists in QOwnNotes as well, and the QOwnNotes Nextcloud app adds note versions and trash access. Recent versions added a Nextcloud Deck link picker and touch-screen scrolling. QOwnNotes is made by Patrizio Bekerle and is free and open source under the GPL-2.0 license. The Mac version is a universal app built with Qt 6 and needs macOS 13 Ventura or later; a legacy Qt 5 version is also available. QOwnNotes updates itself with its built-in updater.
Key Features
QOwnNotes keeps your notes in plain text, everywhere.
- Plain-text files: notes saved as Markdown files you own.
- Markdown editor: write with Markdown and a preview.
- Nextcloud and ownCloud: works with their Notes apps.
- Any sync service: Nextcloud, Syncthing, Dropbox and more.
- To-do lists: manage tasks through Nextcloud or ownCloud Tasks.
- Versions and trash: with the QOwnNotes Nextcloud app.
- Nextcloud Deck: insert links to Deck cards.
- Universal: Apple Silicon and Intel, with a built-in updater.
What’s New in Version 26.10.10
QOwnNotes 26.10.10 improves Nextcloud Deck and scrolling.
- A lightweight Nextcloud Deck link picker with search and board selection
- Insert links for several Deck cards at once
- Touch-screen drag-to-scroll in the editor and preview
- Fixed searches with no results moving the cursor
QOwnNotes FAQ
Is QOwnNotes free?
Yes. QOwnNotes is free and open source under the GPL-2.0 license.
Which macOS version does QOwnNotes need?
The universal Qt 6 version needs macOS 13 Ventura or later. A legacy Qt 5 version is also available.
Does QOwnNotes run on Apple Silicon?
Yes. The Mac download is a universal app for Apple Silicon and Intel.
How are my notes stored?
As plain-text Markdown files in a folder on your Mac.
How do I sync my notes?
With Nextcloud or ownCloud file sync, or with another service such as Syncthing or Dropbox.
Can I read my notes on my phone?
Yes. Use QOwnNotes for Android, the Nextcloud Notes app or the Nextcloud and ownCloud web interface.
Can QOwnNotes manage to-do lists?
Yes, together with the Tasks app on Nextcloud or ownCloud.
How do I open QOwnNotes the first time?
Right-click the app and choose Open the first time you start it.
Can I install QOwnNotes with Homebrew?
Yes. Run brew install --cask qownnotes. The cask is maintained by the community.
Where does the QOwnNotes download on qownnotes.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to the official QOwnNotes macOS installation page at https://www.qownnotes.org/installation/macos.html. qownnotes.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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