xnotes

xnotes

The Digital Canvas for Modern Thinkers

• xnotes reimagines the mobile notebook, bridging the physical satisfaction of pen-on-paper with the limitless flexibility of digital vector technology.

• Designed specifically for stylus users, it ensures that your ideas remain fluid, editable, and infinitely crisp, no matter how deep you zoom.

The Art of Ink

1. Dynamic Stroke Engine:

• Our custom engine interprets pen pressure to create natural, variable-width ribbons that ebb and flow with your hand, abandoning the rigid look of traditional digital markers.

2. True Vector Foundation:

• Every mark is stored as editable data—not flattened pixels.

• Re-select, reshape, or restyle any stroke at any time, or preserve your work as high-fidelity vector PDFs.

3. Luminous Tools:

• Utilize real multiply-blend highlighters that darken upon overlap, or switch to the Neon pen for a bright, glowing aesthetic that brings your ideas to the foreground.

Intelligent Design

1. Seamless Workflow:

• Our interface respects your input; pan with your fingers while you draw with your stylus, or let the app automatically adapt if you are using a non-stylus device.

2. Intelligent PDF Handling:

• Import documents for annotation and experience true dark mode, which inverts page layouts while keeping your embedded images and photos perfectly preserved.

3. Crystal-Clear Depth:

• With background-threaded rendering, your notes stay sharp even under extreme magnification, ensuring no pixelated edges during presentations or study sessions.

Connectivity & Privacy

1. Wireless Collaboration:

• Turn your tablet into a real-time smartboard.

• Broadcast your canvas directly to any web browser on your network with zero installation required for viewers.

2. Privacy-First Philosophy:

• We believe your notes belong to you.

• xnotes is open-source, requires no accounts, collects no telemetry, and requests no intrusive storage permissions.

Essential Features

1. Organization:

• Manage multi-page documents with ease using thumbnails, bookmarks, and a side-panel file explorer.

2. Versatility:

• Incorporate text boxes, shapes, and images alongside your handwritten notes.

3. Precision Control:

• Utilize robust selection tools, including lasso and box manipulation, alongside standard undo/redo functionality to perfect every detail.

4. Customization:

• Tailor the interface to your creative process with fully configurable themes, page defaults, and stylus side-button actions.

FAQ

Q: Can I edit my handwriting after I have finished a page?

A: Absolutely. Because every stroke is vector-based, you can use the selection tools at any time to re-select, reshape, or restyle your writing or drawings long after you have put your pen down.

Q: Does xnotes require me to create an account to use the features?

A: We prioritize your privacy above all else. You do not need an account to use xnotes; in fact, the app is open-source and does not collect any telemetry or personal data. Your notes belong entirely to you.

Q: How does the dynamic stroke engine improve the writing experience?

A: Our custom engine is designed to interpret your pen pressure in real-time. This creates natural, variable-width ribbons that mimic the fluidity of a physical pen, moving away from the rigid, artificial look often found in traditional digital marking tools.

Version History

v0.8.7——21 Jul 2026

Experience xnotes: the ultimate vector-based digital notebook for stylus users. Enjoy natural ink, infinite zoom, and privacy-first. Download the latest version of xnotes to your phone to enjoy new features and updates immediately!

*0.8.7

• Add a Material You palette style with dynamic color

• Support SVG images with clipboard paste and PDF export

• Add a stamps library to the image menu

• Color code notes from the full swatch matrix

• Draw dashed shapes

• Snap the ruler to horizontal and vertical

• Jump to a page from the toolbar page counter

• Add user min and max zoom limits

• Minor fixes and improvements

*0.8.6

• Shrink note files with compacted ink storage

• Save and load large notes faster

• Reduce memory use while editing

*0.8.5

• Fix disappearing ink

• Improve Calligraphy pen