Note1 Chrome Extension Expands Beyond Text Notes With Voice Notes, Video Notes and a Premium Word Pad. Note1 is available for download from the Chrome Web Store.

August 2026 — Note1, a privacy-focused Chrome extension for capturing notes directly from the browser, has expanded its capabilities with voice notes, video notes, and a premium Word Pad, giving users multiple ways to capture ideas without leaving their current browser tab.

Imagine being on a video call when an idea suddenly comes to mind. Instead of switching tabs or opening another application, a user can open the Note1 side panel, tap the microphone, record a short voice note, and continue the call. The recording is saved locally on the device.

This is the idea behind Note1: capture thoughts without interrupting what you're doing.

Text notes were the starting point. With the latest update, users can now capture text, voice and video from the same browser side panel.

A researcher listening to a lecture can record a quick voice note and save it with a title such as "Chapter 3 insight." A writer can open the Word Pad and start writing without leaving the browser. A parent can use the video recorder to capture a moment using the device camera.

What Note1 now offers

* Voice Notes — Record with a waveform, optionally add a title, and download the recording.
* Video Notes — Record video directly from the browser using the device camera, and save or download it.
* Premium Word Pad — A dedicated writing space with italic formatting, print-to-PDF, and HTML download.
* Text Notes — Pin, highlight, copy, and share notes directly through WhatsApp, Gmail, and X.
* Browser Side Panel — Access all note types without leaving the webpage being viewed.

The new voice and video recording features are designed around local capture. Recordings are not uploaded to Note1's servers. Users can save and download their recordings directly from their device.

The Word Pad is completely ad-free. Sponsored content may appear on Note1's note screens to support continued free development.

No account. No cloud. Local by design.

Note1 is available free through the Chrome Web Store and does not require users to create an account or upload their notes to a Note1 cloud service.

"Your notes belong to you."

That principle remains at the center of Note1's development: users should be able to capture ideas, thoughts, audio and video without handing their personal notes to another cloud service.

About Note1

Note1 is an independent Chrome extension designed to make capturing thoughts while browsing fast and simple. It supports text, voice and video notes alongside a dedicated Word Pad, all accessible from the Chrome side panel.

Note1 — Capture it. Keep it yours.