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Free Online Rich Text Editor That Works Offline

OptiEdit is a fast, private online text editor for writing notes, documents, articles, technical documentation and code snippets. It combines familiar rich-text formatting with document tabs, outline navigation, templates, syntax-highlighted code blocks, direct local-file editing on supported browsers, Markdown and HTML tools, PDF export and an installable mobile experience.

Open the free editor

Rich text editor online

Use headings, fonts, bold, italic, underline, colors, lists, checklists, alignment, quotes, links, images, tables and code blocks in a clean WYSIWYG editor.

Private local documents

Create, rename, edit, duplicate and delete documents. Your editor content is saved in browser IndexedDB and remains compatible with OptiDesk documents on the same origin.

Import and export

Import OptiDesk JSON backups, TXT, Markdown, HTML and DOCX files. Export individual documents as PDF, HTML, TXT, Markdown or JSON, or back up your complete document library.

Find and replace

Search forward or backward and replace one or all matches. Match case, whole-word and regular-expression options help with larger documents and developer workflows.

Tools for programmers

Use syntax-highlighted code blocks with language-aware auto-indent, Tab/Shift+Tab indentation, language selection, copy code, JSON/XML formatting and HTML source mode.

Tabs, outline and templates

Keep several documents open in tabs, navigate long documents from a heading outline, and start quickly from meeting, project, README and technical templates.

Online notepad, document editor and lightweight WordPad alternative

OptiEdit is designed for people who need a free online editor without opening a full office suite. It works well for quick notes, meeting notes, README drafts, blog posts, formatted text, HTML snippets, study notes and everyday document editing. The application starts directly in the editor and does not require an account.

Frequently asked questions

Is OptiEdit completely free?

Yes. The editor features are free to use and no account is required.

Does OptiEdit save my documents online?

The document editor stores document content locally in your browser using IndexedDB. The site retains the existing OptiDesk Google Analytics tag for aggregate usage analytics, but document contents are not uploaded to a document-storage service by OptiEdit.

Will it read the documents already saved by OptiDesk?

Yes, provided OptiEdit is hosted on the exact same web origin as OptiDesk. Browser IndexedDB is isolated by origin, so moving the editor to another domain or subdomain requires using the backup/import feature.

Can I use the editor on iPhone and Android?

Yes. The interface is responsive and includes a mobile action bar. On supported browsers it can be installed as a progressive web app. On iPhone, use Safari’s Share menu and choose Add to Home Screen.

What file types can I import?

OptiEdit supports OptiDesk JSON backups, plain text, Markdown, HTML and DOCX imports. Browser support and loaded libraries can affect some advanced conversions.

Can I export to PDF?

Yes. Use Export → PDF to create a PDF from the current rich-text document.

Can OptiEdit edit a file directly on my computer?

On supported Chromium-based browsers, OptiEdit can open and save local TXT, Markdown, HTML, JSON and XML files through the browser File System Access API. Other browsers fall back to the existing import and export workflow.

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Help & keyboard shortcuts

Programmer tip: place the cursor on a line or select several lines, then choose a language such as SQL. OptiEdit converts those lines to a code block and applies live syntax highlighting. SQL keywords such as SELECT, FROM, WHERE and JOIN are highlighted automatically after a brief pause while you type. Inside code blocks, Enter applies language-aware indentation, Tab indents, and Shift+Tab outdents. These keys are handled through the editor keyboard module so they do not compete with browser or default editor key handling. Closing braces, brackets, Python branch keywords and closing HTML/XML tags are outdented automatically where appropriate.

Local files: supported Chromium browsers can open and save TXT, Markdown, HTML, JSON and XML files directly. Other browsers fall back to import/export.

Storage compatibility: this app intentionally uses OptiDeskDBdocuments, matching OptiDesk. It must run on the same exact origin to access the same browser database.

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About OptiEdit

OptiEdit is a standalone rich editor built from the OptiDesk editor module. It preserves the same local document database and Quill Delta format while adding broader import/export, mobile PWA support, source tools and a streamlined editor-only interface.

Version 1.4.1