One file, one window
Each document opens in its own focused macOS window, so switching between notes feels predictable.
Native macOS plain text editor
LeanPad
A small, local text editor for people who want a clean window and a file that stays on their Mac.
Why it exists
Plain text without the ceremony
Editing essentials
Find, replace, go to line, word wrap, selection, context menus, and system font panel support are built in.
Quiet by default
No sign-in, no subscriptions, no update agents, no analytics, and no network calls from the app.
Privacy
Your files stay yours
LeanPad does not collect personal data.
Documents stay on your Mac unless you choose to save or share them.
No accounts, analytics, or subscriptions are built in.
Contact
Need help with LeanPad?
Email support@lean-pad.com and describe what happened, what you expected, and the file type you were editing.