Frequently asked questions
The things people most often want to know before they trust DeNotes with their notes.
Where are my notes stored?
Wherever you choose. During onboarding you pick between local storage on this device, which works fully offline, or your own Google Drive. Note content stays where you put it; only lightweight metadata such as titles and structure lives in the DeNotes database.
Do you own my data?
No — you do. When you connect Google Drive, note content is written to a DeNotes folder in your account using a scoped permission, and you can read, back up or delete those files yourself at any time.
Can I export my notes?
Yes. Every note is plain Markdown. With Google Drive there is nothing to export at all — the files are already sitting in your account, ready to open in any editor.
Why Google Drive?
Because it is storage you already own and trust. Keeping content in your Drive means you are never locked in, and DeNotes only ever touches the files it created — it uses the drive.file scope, nothing broader.
Does DeNotes work offline?
Local storage works entirely offline and stays the on-device source of truth. Your changes are saved locally first and then synced in the background when you are connected.
Will there be native apps?
Yes. Native apps for macOS, iPhone and Android are planned. The web app works today and is the fastest way to start.
How does synchronization work?
Note content syncs through your storage provider while structural metadata syncs separately. Writes are saved on your device immediately and flushed in the background, so the interface never waits on the network.
Can I use DeNotes for free?
Yes. The core app is free to use — capture notes, organize files, and set goals. Pro unlocks the complete Goal Workspace (phases, tasks and progress tracking) and other premium touches for those who want them.