What Joplin does
Joplin, the open source note-taking application
Joplin is a notebook app for people who want to keep a collection of notes on their own devices. A note can contain text and attachments such as pictures, audio, video, or PDFs. The editor supports Markdown and rich text. Desktop and mobile apps make the same note collection useful at a desk or away from it.
Notes live locally. To use the collection on another device, configure a supported synchronization service on both devices. Options include Joplin Cloud, Dropbox, and OneDrive. Let the initial upload finish before connecting a second device, so the second app can download the complete collection. End-to-end encryption is an available part of the sync system. Joplin Cloud also provides note sharing and publication.
The Chrome and Firefox web clipper can save pages into notes. Plugins and themes extend the app, while notebooks give the collection a topic-based structure. This suits a personal reference collection, project notes, and everyday writing.
Joplin also provides an import path for existing Evernote notebooks through ENEX files. That import can carry notes, attachments, tags, and metadata. Complex formatting and some links can change during conversion, so users should check imported notes. The open-source app is free; hosted Joplin Cloud service is a separate option.
Best for
People who keep personal notes, project notebooks, attachments, and task lists across several devices.
Questions and answers
Where does Joplin keep notes?
Notes are stored locally. A configured sync service copies them between devices.
Can I move notes from Evernote?
Joplin imports Evernote ENEX files. Check formatting and note links after import.
Can I clip a website into a note?
Yes. Joplin offers a web clipper for Chrome and Firefox.