Frequently Asked Questions

Scholar Note is a privacy-first, AI-powered note-taking application designed for students and researchers. It runs entirely in your browser, allowing you to transcribe audio, summarize text, and generate study materials without your data ever leaving your device.

Yes, the core features of Scholar Note are free to use. We believe in making powerful learning tools accessible to everyone.

Your notes are stored locally in your browser's storage (IndexedDB). We do not store your content on our servers. This ensures your data remains private and under your control.

Since data is stored locally, notes do not automatically sync between devices. However, you can export your notes and import them onto another device.

We use WebAssembly technology to run the Whisper AI model directly in your browser. This means your audio files are processed on your computer, not sent to the cloud, ensuring speed and privacy.

Yes! Once the application is loaded, most features, including note-taking and viewing, work offline. AI features may require an initial download of models but can then function without an internet connection.

We support a wide range of formats including MP3, WAV, M4A for audio; MP4, MOV for video; and PDF, TXT, MD for text documents.