I've been building a free, pen-first notes app for Windows – here's where it's at
Hey everyone!
I'm a solo dev, and for the last couple of months I've been building Noteic, a handwriting-first notes app for Windows. It's free on the Microsoft Store – no account, no subscription, fully offline. It runs natively on both ARM and x64, so it feels right at home on a Surface or any other windows device.
The idea is simple: writing should feel instant, and your notes should stay organized without getting in your way.
A few things I'm especially proud of:
- A clean library with subjects, chapters and notes, inspired by OneNote for Windows 10 and iPad
- Real multitasking: tabs and multiple windows side by side
- What I honestly think is the most complete shape tool on Windows
- Pages you can extend on all four sides when you run out of room
- Hyperlinks on both your handwriting and your typed text
- Tables, text boxes and LaTeX formulas right on the page
Plus the basics done well:
- Low-latency inking with pressure, plus ballpoint, fountain pen and calligraphy
- Import and annotate PDFs, then export back to PDF
- Memo tape to cover answers when you're studying
- A ruler, a page overview with bookmarks, and dark mode
Coming in the next update: a fully customizable toolbar (decide what lives in the bar, the drawer, or nowhere at all), up to ten color slots and a new accent color.
The bigger goal: an Android version that opens the same files, so your notes follow you between devices.
It's still early and I'm shipping updates regularly. Feedback, bug reports and feature requests are super welcome :)
https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9N8BPDS8HVLW?hl=neutral&gl=CH&ocid=pdpshare