Rnote is an open-source vector-based drawing app for sketching, handwritten notes and to annotate documents and pictures.
Targeted at students, teachers and those who own a drawing tablet, it provides features like PDF and picture import and export,
an infinite canvas and an adaptive UI for big and small screens.
Written in Rust and GTK4.
Publisher’s description
What is Rnote?
Rnote by Felix Zwettler is open-source Windows software in the drawing & design category. It ranks 34th by popularity among drawing & design in this catalogue. It is written in Rust. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.14.2, released on May 1, 2026. The version history goes back to June 21, 2023: 17 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.9 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (flxzt/rnote) has 11,792 stars. Similar programs include draw.io, Inkscape and LibreCAD.
Project description on GitHub: “Sketch and take handwritten notes.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Rnote is an open-source drawing & design tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Rnote safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
FC91A686A7CD1F85040B0D7B06343386BBDA0101BCF6BEC15A22BC8C31FD26CD· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 17 versions ›17 versions over 3 years · about 5.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.14.2Latest | May 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.14.0 | March 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.13.1 | September 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.12.0 | April 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.11.0 | July 26, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.10.2 | April 8, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.10.1 | March 8, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.10.0 | March 4, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id flxzt.rnote -escoop install extras/rnoternote-win-installer-0.14.2-x86_64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask rnoteflatpak install flathub com.github.flxzt.rnoteInformation
- Publisher
- Felix Zwettler
- Category
- Drawing & design
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/flxzt/rnote
- Written in
- Rust
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.14.2
- Released
- May 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 21, 2023
- Versions listed
- 17
- Updates / year
- 5.9
- GitHub stars
- 11,792
- GitHub forks
- 521
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- flxzt.rnote
- Scoop package
- extras/rnote
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rnote free?
Yes. Rnote is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Rnote safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Rnote with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Rnote be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Rnote run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Rnote?
The versions page lists all 17 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 21, 2023.
What are alternatives to Rnote?
draw.io, Inkscape, LibreCAD, Graphviz and Synfig Studio. The alternatives page compares them.
