r/joplinapp

I’ve been using Joplin on Linux, iPhone and iPad for a while, and I really like it. The one thing I keep missing is an infinite canvas / whiteboard.
I’m considering developing a plugin that would add something like a lightweight Excalidraw-style canvas, with:

- Infinite canvas + zoom/pan
- Apple Pencil support
- Text shapes and arrows
- Images

Before I start, I’d love to know if something like this would actually appeal to other Joplin users.
A few questions:

- Does something similar already exist?
- Is it true that iOS only allows “Recommended” plugins, unlike desktop?
- If I publish a plugin, is there a realistic path to getting it marked as Recommended so it can be installed normally on iPhone/iPad?
- Can an unreleased plugin be tested on a real iPhone/iPad?

I’d especially appreciate feedback from anyone who has developed Joplin plugins or dealt with the iOS/mobile plugin system.

I’m using Joplin for E2EE notes and I’m okay with the utilitarian/antiquated UI if it gets the job done. But I’m also trying to convince my spouse to move to Joplin for our shared notes, instead of Apple Notes, and frankly it’s embarrassing.

Like, in 2026, a mobile notes app should not be this ugly.

Hello,

I manage to find on the GitHub of the pre release version for desktop app (3.7.10).

On the new version, I spotted interesting new feature for x-callback-url that I would like to try on Android

However, the last version on the android repo seems to be 3.7.4.

Is there a way to get the lastest apk for Android ?

Thank you

1. Which free cloud service are you using to sync with Joplin? What I'm looking for is:

• Free
• Secure (Joplin encrypts it, so it may look like overkill, but I also want to use that service to store some of my sensitive information files directly)
• Automatic sync without any issues
• I can compromise on storage, even 500MB is more than enough.
• I cannot self-host

1. If I add attachments to an encrypted Joplin note. Does that attachment also get encrypted on whichever cloud service without any issues? Can that data be accessed by the service provider?

It took a while but I it got applied across seven devices perfectly! Nothing dropped or conflicted.

Just be deliberate and don't try any multitasking until all of your devices redeployed and synced.

Go Joplin!

Making the jump, starting the learning curve.

How best do I import evernote notes into Joplin?
When I export out of Evernote I can do so as .enex or .html.
When I import into Joplin, I get four different options just for a .enex file:
HTML,
Markdown
Directory HTML, and
Directory Markdown.

How do I figure out which one is best?

Also, is there a tool somewhere that would do the whole switch for me?
This one got answered, there IS a tool, which I will explore soon.

I have a load of notes where there is a blank line after each paragraph, is there an easy way to add a second blank line like searching for the code the produces the blank line and replacing it with two of them?

Like searching for the &nbsp or CR;LF

PC or Android app

Why is sync not working whit latest version from their web page?
I was actually planning to switch from Obsidian to a European alternative. But now I’m feeling very uncertain after what happened today when I tried to start the sync and begin migrating my data. Can I trust Joplin Cloud and the Joplin app in general, or would I be better off sticking with Obsidian?

https://preview.redd.it/op6hfhca1thh1.png?width=578&format=png&auto=webp&s=d92a9617f82c7db8fb95b6a98e6fb7ade18b1bd0

What shoud i do?