The free notes app that links to your tasks
Write in Markdown or rich text, type [[ to link a note to any task, and paste images straight in. It's a genuinely free note-taking app with a built-in AI agent — on web, Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android.
Import from Apple Notes, Obsidian & OneNote in a few clicks.
A free notes app that also holds your to-dos
Most notes live in one app and your tasks live in another, so the doc that explains a project never quite connects to the work it describes. mirv fixes that by giving you a proper markdown notes app and a full task manager in the same place — a free notes app with tasks built in, not two subscriptions bolted together.
Notes are Markdown WYSIWYG: type Markdown and it formats as you go, or flip a one-click Write/Preview toggle when you want the raw source. Type [[ anywhere to link a note to a task or another note with live autocomplete — the same Obsidian-style wikilinks people love — so your reference material and your to-dos stay in sync instead of drifting apart.
Everything a note-taking app should do — free
The note-taking essentials, plus links to your tasks and a free AI agent.
Markdown or rich text
Markdown-as-you-type WYSIWYG with a one-click Write/Preview toggle and a floating format menu — write however you think, no mode-switching tax.
[[wikilinks]] to tasks
Type [[ to link a note to any task or other note with live autocomplete. Your docs and your to-dos finally point at each other. See the task manager →
Paste images inline
Paste or drop screenshots and photos straight into a note. They're stored with your notes and travel with your export.
Folders & archive
Organize notes into folders you can rename, move and archive, so your vault stays tidy as it grows.
Labels shared with tasks
The same labels apply to notes and tasks, so a project tag surfaces everything about it — reading and doing — in one filter.
Free built-in AI agent
Ask Mirv to summarize a note, draft a new one, or act on your tasks — right inside the app, with no API key and no add-on.
Full export to .md / .zip
Export any note as a .md file or your whole set as a .zip of Markdown. Plain files, no lock-in.
Import your notes
Bring notes across from Apple Notes, Obsidian and OneNote — HTML becomes clean Markdown and #tags become labels. mirv vs Apple Notes →
How mirv compares to a standalone notes app
A quick look at how mirv's free note-taking stacks up against a typical notes app.
| Feature | mirv (free) | Typical notes app |
|---|---|---|
| Markdown export | Yes — .md / .zip | Proprietary or limited |
| Wikilinks to tasks | Yes | No |
| Built-in tasks & boards | Yes | No |
| Built-in AI agent | Included | None or paid |
| Cross-platform incl. Android & Windows | Yes | Varies |
| Full data export | Any time | Often restricted |
| No ads, no data selling | Guaranteed | Varies |
Bring your notes with you
Coming from another notes app? mirv's importers pull your notes across from Apple Notes, Obsidian and OneNote, converting HTML into clean Markdown and turning #tags into labels. If you're weighing up a move, read our Apple Notes alternative guide, our walkthrough on how to switch from Apple Notes, and the common Apple Notes problems people run into.
Free notes app — questions, answered
Is mirv a free notes app?
Yes. You can write unlimited notes, organize them into folders, paste images inline and export everything — all free, with no credit card and no time-limited trial. The same free app also includes full task management and a built-in AI agent.
Does the free notes app support Markdown?
Yes. Notes are Markdown WYSIWYG: type Markdown and it formats as you go, or flip a one-click Write/Preview toggle. A floating format menu handles headings, lists and links, and you can export any note as clean .md.
Can it replace Apple Notes or Obsidian for notes?
For many people, yes. mirv gives you Markdown, [[wikilinks]], folders and inline images like Obsidian, plus quick capture like Apple Notes — and you can import from both, along with OneNote. See our Apple Notes alternative comparison.
Do my notes link to my tasks?
Yes. Type [[ inside any note to link it to a task or another note with live autocomplete. Because notes and tasks live in the same app, your reference material and your to-dos stay connected instead of sitting in two separate tools.
Can I export my notes?
Any time. Export a single note as a .md file or your whole set as a .zip of Markdown, and export your entire workspace as JSON. Your notes are plain Markdown, so there's no lock-in.
Start taking notes for free
Write your first note in under a minute, link it to a task with [[, and let the built-in AI agent summarize or draft the rest. No credit card, ever.