Joplin 3.6.15

Joplin: Open-source, privacy-first, cross-platform note-taking

Joplin is a mature, open-source note-taking and personal knowledge management app that prioritizes privacy, flexibility, and cross-platform compatibility. Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, plus a terminal client and a rich Electron desktop build, Joplin is Markdown-first while also offering a rich-text editor, OCR, whiteboard features, and advanced sync options including Joplin Cloud.

Platforms, installation and update cadence

Installers and release notes are published regularly on GitHub and the official website: desktop packages for major OSes, App Store and Google Play mobile builds, and packaged archives for Linux distributions. Active development delivers frequent feature releases, bug fixes and security patches; the project logs detailed changelogs on GitHub and discusses milestones on the public Discourse forum.

Sync options and end-to-end encryption

Sync with Joplin Cloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, Nextcloud, WebDAV or a local file system. Joplin supports end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for notes and attachments so synced data stays private even when stored by third parties. Encryption key management, conflict handling and selective synchronization are available in settings to support both simple and complex workflows.

Editor, note types and attachments

The primary editor is Markdown with split editor/preview, plus an optional rich text editor. Joplin supports checklists, code fences, tables, LaTeX/Katex math, diagrams, and internal note linking. Attachments and resources (images, PDFs, audio) are stored alongside notes and are included in encrypted sync when E2EE is enabled.

Capture, web clipper and OCR

Save web pages and selections with the browser web clipper for Chrome and Firefox. Mobile apps let you capture photos, voice recordings and PDFs; OCR is available for extracting text from images and PDFs, improving searchability across receipts, lecture notes and scanned documents.

Organization, search and AI-enhanced discovery

• Notebooks and nested sub-notebooks for hierarchical organization.
• Tag system for cross-notebook classification and fast filtering.
• Powerful global search with filters, fuzzy matching and content indexing.
• Recent releases added embeddings and semantic search APIs to enable plugins and AI workflows for smarter note retrieval and semantic discovery.

Import, export and data portability

Import Evernote (.enex), plain Markdown, HTML and several other formats to make migration straightforward. Export notes and notebooks to Markdown, PDF or HTML; notes are stored in open formats so you retain full control of your data.

Extensibility, plugins and automation

Joplin features a plugin system and an Extension API that power community plugins for templates, task managers, enhanced editors and AI integrations. The desktop app exposes a local REST API and a CLI for automation and scripting, enabling advanced workflows and developer-driven customization.

Collaboration and Joplin Cloud

Joplin Cloud (hosted in the EU) provides a first-party sync and sharing option with team collaboration, note publishing and secure E2EE storage. For self-hosting, Joplin Server is available to run your own sync backend and share notebooks within organizations.

Performance, offline-first design and security posture

• Optimized for large note collections: indexing, search and resource handling are tuned for responsiveness.
• Offline-first architecture keeps notes locally available; changes sync when connectivity returns.
• Security features include E2EE, local key storage, ongoing security updates and community audits facilitated by open-source development.

Community, support and development transparency

Development is visible on GitHub with detailed changelogs and active issue tracking. The Discourse forum hosts support, feature requests and community plugins. Project governance and frequent community posts (including GSoC participation) demonstrate ongoing investment and openness to contributors.

Who should consider Joplin

• Users who want a privacy-respecting, open-source note app with robust encryption and cross-device sync.
• Former Evernote users seeking reliable import/export tools and a powerful web clipper.
• Power users and developers who value CLI access, a REST API, plugin extensibility and AI/semantic search integrations.

Joplin blends cross-platform coverage, strong privacy controls, flexible synchronization, and an extensible plugin ecosystem—making it a solid choice for individuals and teams who need secure, portable, and customizable note management across devices.