Evernote is a note-taking app for capturing text, images, audio and clipped web pages into notebooks that can be tagged and searched later. It syncs across desktop and mobile devices, so a note started on a phone is instantly available on a computer. Evernote is now owned and developed by Bending Spoons, and remains one of the longest-running names in the note-taking category.
Why Evernote Remains a Go-To Note-Taking App
Many simple note apps stop at plain text, but Evernote adds structure on top with notebooks, tags and full-text search that even reads text inside scanned documents and photos. Its Web Clipper browser extension lets you save full articles, screenshots or simplified page text straight into a notebook while you browse.
Evernote Features
- Notebooks & Tags — organize notes into notebooks and tags for structure.
- Web Clipper — a browser extension that saves web pages and articles into Evernote.
- Cross-Device Sync — notes stay in sync across Windows, Mac, Android and iOS.
- Document & Image Search — searches text inside scanned documents and photos via OCR.
- Task Management — add due dates and reminders to tasks within notes.
- Templates Gallery — pre-built note templates for meetings, planning and journaling.
- Offline Notebooks — mark notebooks for offline access on paid plans.
- Calendar Integration — connect a calendar to see events alongside notes.
How to Install Evernote on Windows or Mac
- Open the official download page using the button on this page, which goes to evernote.com.
- Choose the version for your device — Windows, Mac, Android or iOS.
- Run the installer and follow the setup prompts.
- Sign in or create a free Evernote account when prompted.
- Create your first notebook and start adding notes.
Is Evernote really free?
Freemium. Evernote offers a free plan with limits on devices and monthly uploads; paid Personal and Professional plans add offline notebooks, more storage and advanced search.
How to download Evernote safely
Use the request button on this page and we will email you the current link for evernote.com — the publisher's own website — so you receive the authentic build. We do not host, mirror, patch or repackage this software in any way.
Avoid third-party "download manager" sites offering Evernote. They commonly wrap the genuine installer in their own bundler, which is how adware and browser hijackers get onto a machine that the user believed was clean.
Alternatives to Evernote
Other free office & productivity software worth comparing before you decide:
Microsoft OneNote
Free-form note-taking app bundled with Office.
Notion
All-in-one workspace for notes, docs and databases.
Frequently asked questions
Is Evernote free?
A free plan is available with limits on devices and monthly uploads; paid plans remove most of these limits.
Who owns Evernote now?
Bending Spoons, an Italian software company, acquired Evernote in 2023.
Can I use Evernote offline?
Offline notebook access on desktop and mobile requires a paid plan.
Does Evernote sync across devices?
Yes, notes sync across Windows, Mac, Android and iOS through your account.
Can I import notes from other apps into Evernote?
Evernote supports importing from several formats, and the Web Clipper can bring in web content directly.
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