Safe Notes

What Safe Notes is

Safe Notes is a local application for storing private notes, passwords, credit card information, images, and Bitcoin wallets using cascade encryption. Its security page describes six ciphers used in sequence with three independent keys and states a total of 6720 bits. The application works offline and does not require registration. Safe Notes also includes tools for secure messaging, password management, steganography, and file wiping. Safe Notes Mail can encrypt, decrypt, and sign messages, emails, or texts. A password generator and checker provide password strength estimates, while a picture feature hides information using image resampling filters. The Wipe Tool securely deletes files or wipes free drive space using five algorithms, including DoD 5220.22-M(E) and Gutmann. The freeware license is free, does not expire, and is limited to private, non-commercial use; business users are directed to order a commercial version. Windows downloads include 32-bit and 64-bit installers or portable archives for Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP. The maker says the app can run on Linux with Wine, and that source code has been included in the setup file since version 5.0.8. ArtByMind is identified as the project maker and copyright holder.

Who it suits

Safe Notes suits people who want to keep sensitive information locally and use offline encryption, messaging, password, picture, and file-wiping tools. Its free license is for private, non-commercial use; the maker directs business users to a commercial version.

Limits

The Freeware plan costs nothing, does not expire, and is limited to private, non-commercial use. Forgotten passwords cannot be recovered, and the encrypted data is lost.

Getting started

1. Visit the Safe Notes website.
2. Choose a Windows 32-bit or 64-bit installer or portable archive, or use Wine on Linux.
3. Install or run the application; registration is not required.
4. Use Safe Notes for private, non-commercial purposes under the freeware license.
5. Keep the password secure, since forgotten passwords cannot be recovered.

Verdict

Choose Safe Notes if you want a local, offline application for private information and its included encryption and file tools. The freeware license does not expire, but it is limited to private, non-commercial use. Business users should consider the commercial version offered by the maker.