Rich markdown editing with formatting toolbar, tables, wiki-links, and smart typography. Your notes stay on your device — no cloud required.
Free license includes the full local app. No credit card required.
Formatting toolbar, tables, code blocks, math, and live preview. Write in markdown without memorizing syntax.
Connect your notes with [[wiki-links]]. Build a personal knowledge graph that grows with your thinking.
50+ templates for meeting notes, project docs, recipes, and more. Or create your own and reuse them.
Automatic smart quotes, em dashes, and ellipses. Spellcheck and autocorrect built in.
Organize notes your way — nested folders, tags, or both. Full-text search finds anything instantly.
Import from Bear, Obsidian, Notion, and Apple Notes. Export as standard Markdown anytime — no lock-in.
blackbear is private by default — your notes are end-to-end encrypted and never stored on our servers unencrypted. No account required to start.
blackbear includes calendar, tasks, messaging, spreadsheets, and more — no plugins needed. And the core app is free.
blackbear works on every platform, supports rich markdown, and offers end-to-end encrypted sync across devices.
Rich markdown editing with formatting toolbar, tables, wiki-links, and smart typography. Free. Private. Yours.
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