Free notepad for Android

Your colorful notepad for notes, lists & ideas

Color Notes is a fast, free notepad for Android. Capture text, voice and photo notes, sketch your ideas, organize with colors and tags, and keep everything safely backed up to Google Drive.

  • 100% Free
  • Works offline
  • Rated Everyone
  • 1,000+ downloads
Color Notes home screen showing colorful notes with photos, a checklist and a drawing
  • Google Drive syncAuto cloud backup
  • App lockPassword & fingerprint
  • Works offlineLightweight & fast
  • Dark modeCustom color themes
Features

Everything you need to capture and organize

One colorful notepad for quick memos, detailed notes, voice recordings, photos, sketches, and to-do lists.

  • Text, memos & voice notes

    Jot quick memos, write detailed notes, or record voice notes on the go.

  • Photos & sketches

    Attach photos or sketch ideas with the built-in drawing tool, brushes and colors.

  • Color labels, notebooks & tags

    Organize everything with colors, notebooks and tags, and find any note in seconds.

  • To-do lists & checklists

    Turn notes into task lists, shopping lists and checklists you can tick off.

  • Google Drive backup & sync

    Automatic cloud backup keeps your notes safe and synced across all your devices.

  • App lock & fingerprint

    Protect private notes with a password and unlock instantly with your fingerprint.

  • Dark mode & custom themes

    Customizable color themes and fonts, plus a battery-friendly dark mode.

  • Works offline

    Lightweight, fast, and fully usable without an internet connection.

Safe & private

Never lose a note again

Color Notes backs up automatically to your Google Drive and syncs across your devices, so your notes are always there when you need them. Keep sensitive notes private with built-in security.

  • Automatic Google Drive backup & cross-device sync
  • App lock with password and fingerprint authentication
  • Share notes via email, SMS or other apps
  • Powerful search finds any note by keyword
Searching notes by title and content in Color Notes
Screenshots

See Color Notes in action

A colorful, friendly notepad designed to make everyday note-taking effortless.

  • Colorful notes grid with photos, checklists and a locked note
    Colorful notes with photos, checklists & drawings
  • Search notes by title and content
    Find any note instantly with powerful search
  • A styled task note with custom formatting
    Style notes your way with custom formatting
  • Sketching on the built-in drawing canvas
    Sketch ideas with the built-in drawing tool
  • Choosing fonts, backgrounds and brush colors
    Choose fonts, backgrounds & brush colors
How it works

Start taking notes in seconds

  1. Install free

    Download Color Notes from Google Play. No account or sign-up needed to get started.

  2. Capture & organize

    Add text, voice, photos, drawings and checklists. Sort them with colors, notebooks and tags.

  3. Back up to Google Drive

    Turn on Google Drive backup to keep notes safe and synced across all your devices.

Loved by note-takers

Made for students, professionals & creators

From simple shopping lists to detailed meeting notes, Color Notes handles it all — offline, securely, and without clutter.

1,000+Downloads on Google Play
FreeTo download & use
EveryoneContent rating
OfflineWorks without internet
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Color Notes free?
Yes. Color Notes is free to download on Google Play. It is supported by ads and offers optional in-app purchases.
Does Color Notes work offline?
Yes. The app is lightweight and fully usable offline — you do not need an internet connection to create or edit notes.
How does backup and sync work?
Color Notes integrates with Google Drive to automatically back up your notes and sync them across your devices, so you never lose a note.
Can I lock my private notes?
Yes. Protect private notes with app lock using a password, and unlock with fingerprint authentication on supported devices.
Can I add voice notes, photos, or drawings?
Absolutely. Write text and quick memos, record voice notes, attach photos, and sketch ideas with the built-in drawing tool.
Can I make to-do lists and checklists?
Yes. Turn notes into to-do lists, task lists and shopping checklists, and organize them with color labels, notebooks and tags.
Is my data safe and private?
Your notes stay on your device and your own Google Drive account. Read our Privacy Policy for full details.
Which devices are supported and how do I get help?
Color Notes runs on Android phones and tablets and is rated for Everyone. Need help? Visit the Color Notes listing on Google Play for support.

Get Color Notes today

Your colorful, dependable notepad for everyday notes, lists and ideas — safely backed up to Google Drive.

Free · Rated Everyone · Works offline