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Choose your platform

Fylepad is available for all major operating systems and can also be used directly in your browser.

Windows

Download the MSI installer for Windows

macOS

Download the DMG package for macOS

Linux

Download the DEB package for Ubuntu/Debian

Web

Use Fylepad directly in your browser

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Desktop installation

1

Download the installer

Visit the Releases page on GitHub and download the latest version for your platform:
  • Windows: fylepad_3.0.0_x64.msi
  • macOS (Intel): fylepad_3.0.0_x64.dmg
  • macOS (Apple Silicon): fylepad_3.0.0_aarch64.app
  • Linux (Debian/Ubuntu): fylepad_3.0.0_amd64.deb
2

Install the application

  1. Double-click the downloaded .msi file
  2. Follow the installation wizard
  3. Launch Fylepad from the Start menu or desktop shortcut
3

Start using Fylepad

Once installed, launch the application and you’re ready to start taking notes!
macOS users: The app is currently unsigned due to the lack of a paid Apple Developer account. You may need to allow the app in System Preferences > Security & Privacy after the first launch attempt.

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Web version

Prefer not to install anything? Use the web version of Fylepad:

Launch web version

Access Fylepad directly in your browser at fylepadapp.vercel.app
While the web version offers the same features, we recommend using the desktop app for daily offline use and better performance.

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System requirements

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Desktop applications

  • Windows: Windows 10 or later
  • macOS: macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later
  • Linux: Modern distribution with GTK 3.0+
  • Disk space: Less than 10MB
  • Memory: Minimal RAM usage thanks to Rust core

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Web version

  • Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • Internet connection required

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Verify installation

After installation, verify that Fylepad is working correctly:
  1. Launch the application
  2. You should see the main editor interface
  3. The window title should display “fylepad - a notepad of your dreams.”
  4. Try creating a new note to confirm everything works

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Next steps

Quickstart guide

Learn how to create your first note and explore basic features.

Rich text editing

Discover Fylepad’s powerful editing capabilities.

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Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during installation:
  • Windows: Ensure you have administrator privileges
  • macOS: Check Security & Privacy settings for blocked applications
  • Linux: Verify all dependencies are installed with apt-get install -f
For additional help, visit the GitHub Issues page.

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