We stand with Ukraine to help keep people safe. Join us
Notational Velocity
Notational Velocity
4.6
0.0
Notational Velocity free download for Mac

Notational Velocity

Version 2.0 β5

Store and retrieve notes.

4.6
Based on 41 user ratesRead reviews & comments
Free
Absolutely Free

Notational Velocity overview

Notational Velocity is an application that stores and retrieves notes.

In Notational Velocity, the same area is used both for creating notes and searching. I.e., in the process of entering the title for a new note, related notes appear below, letting users file information there if they choose. Likewise, if a search reveals nothing, one need simply press return to create a note with the appropriate title.

Its unique advantages are as follows:
  • Modeless Operation - Searching for notes is not a separate action; rather, it is the primary interface. -
  • Incremental Search - Searching encompasses all notes' content and occurs instantly with each key pressed. -
  • Transparent Encryption - All information is compressed and encrypted (enabled optionally) before it is recorded to disk. -
  • Mouseless Interaction - Notational Velocity's window was designed for keyboard input above all else, and thus has no buttons. -
  • Data Instead of Documents - There is no manual "saving" in Notational Velocity; all modifications take effect immediately.
  • Complete External Access - Synchronize natively with Simplenote, or via files in Dropbox with PlainText, Elements, iA Writer, and other iOS apps.

What’s new in version 2.0 β5

Updated on Apr 01 2011

Version 2.0 β5:
  • "Edit With..." menu for editing in WriteRoom, TextMate, etc., for all DB storage options
  • Indentation is preserved for lists created in TextEdit and Pages (Thanks to tewe)
  • No longer crashes when reading note-files containing illegal Unicode characters
  • No longer crashes when syncing to Simplenote on OS X 10.7 Lion Preview
  • Japanese font-substituted characters now display properly as tags
  • Searching by title could fail on some system localizations
  • Simplified single-line list display in horizontal layout
  • Control-J/K and Control-P/N shortcuts for switching between notes (Thanks to Christopher Sexton)
  • NV should use less memory when dealing with many tagged notes
  • Restores automatic updating via Sparkle
  • "NV: New Note With Selection" Services menu item is properly localized
  • Italian localization courtesy of Paolo Tramannoni
  • Chinese Simplified localization courtesy of Tunghsiao Liu

Information

License

Free

Size

2.6 MB

Developer’s website

http://notational.net/

Downloads

26204

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Intel 32
  • PPC 32
  • Mac OS X 10.4 or later
Try our new feature and write a detailed review about Notational Velocity. All reviews will be posted soon.

Write your thoughts in our old-fashioned comment

MacUpdate Comment Policy. We strongly recommend leaving comments, however comments with abusive words, bullying, personal attacks of any type will be moderated.
0.0

(0 Reviews of )

There are no reviews yet
  • Comments

  • User Ratings

Zx81
Zx81
Sep 16 2015
2.0 β5
5.0
Sep 16 2015
5.0
Version: 2.0 β5
Be careful : I synchronized my notes with simpleton and it works great, but it just deleted all my tags ; there was a warning about this on GitHub (https://github.com/scrod/nv/wiki/FAQ%3A-Synchronization) Same problem with NvAlt.
Philosopherdog
Philosopherdog
Dec 15 2013
2.0 β5
0.0
Dec 15 2013
0.0
Version: 2.0 β5
nvALT, which is a fork of NV is probably more up to date and has some extra cool features.
J-w-
J-w-
Jul 9 2013
2.0 β5
4.0
Jul 9 2013
4.0
Version: 2.0 β5
Great app, but development seems to have stopped. You may be better off looking at a fork.
Vinkri
Vinkri
Nov 3 2012
2.0 β5
5.0
Nov 3 2012
5.0
Version: 2.0 β5
I often have ideas when I'm not supposed to: when I'm writing an email, using skype or working on my website... the idea pops up in my head and I have to write it down quickly, before I forget it. And guess what? NO application allowed me to do that fast enough. Whatever I was using, I had to launch it or click on its icon somewhere. Then wait 2 seconds for it to open, then jot down my idea and save it. Then I could go back to whatever I was doing before. Until now, I was using Dovonthink's drawer... Mouse driven. And slow. In other words, a pain in the ass... Then I discovered Notational Velocity. When it"s launched (in a fraction of a second), just write your idea, then close it. Created a trigger hot key (with keyboard maestro) to launch it wherever I am on my Mac. When I want to note something, all the process takes less that 4 seconds. I take notes all the time, now. A brilliant app.
Thomas-Svendsen
Thomas-Svendsen
Oct 24 2012
2.0 β5
5.0
Oct 24 2012
5.0
Version: 2.0 β5
Love it!! Great feature set!!! Fast and easy to use.
Snappir
Snappir
Apr 22 2012
2.0 β5
5.0
Apr 22 2012
5.0
Version: 2.0 β5
Brilliant application!!! I love the fact that it works only with plain text, keeps it lightweight with unlimited number of notes, articles...etc...etc. and the fact that all words are magically linked - fantastic! Thank you!
Himalayan
Himalayan
Aug 18 2011
2.0 β5
5.0
Aug 18 2011
5.0
Version: 2.0 β5
I love NV. Have been using it for more than a year now, and it has become my go-to place to write everything down. Quick notes, important financial info, whatever. I also love the fact that the notes database is encrypted. My only wish is that I could find an iOS app that will sync with NV in some way *other* than via the cloud. All the solutions I've found sync via Dropbox, Simplenote, or Evernote. But since I have some very private information in my NV notes, I don't want to have them sitting unencrypted on some third-party server. What I'm looking for is an app that syncs with NV locally (via iTunes, Bonjour, or LAN WiFi). Any suggestions???
M-Wilke
M-Wilke
Jul 26 2011
2.0 β5
5.0
Jul 26 2011
5.0
Version: 2.0 β5
It just occurred to me to check for an update. Guess it's been a while since I last did that. Just to prove how great this app is, I've been using the 2003 version 1.1.1 for all these years, flawlessly. Glad to see NV is alive and well. I'll get the iPhone app next.
EndoLab
EndoLab
Jun 8 2011
2.0 β5
5.0
Jun 8 2011
5.0
Version: 2.0 β5
Great app. Love it !
Cv186
Cv186
May 9 2011
2.0 β5
5.0
May 9 2011
5.0
Version: 2.0 β5
This is simply the finest note-pad available for Mac. Just brilliant.
Joni-Meeserman
Joni-Meeserman
Apr 24 2011
2.0 β5
4.5
Apr 24 2011
4.5
Version: 2.0 β5
Aarrrggghhh!! I have a mixed feeling with this upgrade. On one hand, I love that it adds vi style navigation with control key. I have setup my capslock to control so it's really easy to navigate in NV now (rather than use cmd+h/j/k/l). On the other hand I now can't use some of the emacs keybinding (which supported system wide in Mac OS). One of the most important and sorely missed is control+k to delete to the end of line. I've used NV to manage my to do list, and usually just put the cursor at the beginning of the line and delete/kill it. Overall though, great work by developer. And NV is still the best notetaking app out there.
appleHQ
appleHQ
Apr 6 2011
2.0 β5
5.0
Apr 6 2011
5.0
Version: 2.0 β5
I *need* tags, please?! Can I haz?
Max-Roach
Max-Roach
Apr 6 2011
2.0 β5
5.0
Apr 6 2011
5.0
Version: 2.0 β5
Light, fast, clever, simple, useful…
Poikkeus
Poikkeus
Apr 3 2011
2.0 β5
4.5
Apr 3 2011
4.5
Version: 2.0 β5
I really liked the concise layout of Memoblock - but it takes a long time to boot, and its promising sync capabilities are useless for an iPod Touch. It's no longer usable. In comparison, Notational Velocity has enviable velocity, and its vertical orientation cuts down on on-screen real estate. But I was floored by its seamless import of PDFs. Presently, I use two types of notepad applications: textual (Notational Velocity), and graphic (Notebook, VooDooPad), and both types are essential.
Stormchild
Stormchild
Apr 2 2011
2.0 β5
0.0
Apr 2 2011
0.0
Version: 2.0 β5
The built-in updater currently doesn't work. Keeps giving "update is improperly signed" error. Looks like it has to be downloaded manually this time.
Drking
Drking
Apr 1 2011
2.0 β5
5.0
Apr 1 2011
5.0
Version: 2.0 β5
I love the Horizontal layout view! Also, love the way it does tags and searches for them and text. And Bookmarks, too. Very handy app in many ways! drking
xXAkumuXx
xXAkumuXx
Mar 19 2011
2.0 β4
5.0
Mar 19 2011
5.0
Version: 2.0 β4
This is so cool! =D
Snappir
Snappir
Feb 5 2011
2.0 β4
5.0
Feb 5 2011
5.0
Version: 2.0 β4
The Very Best of the Best!
mwschmeer-2
mwschmeer-2
Jan 31 2011
2.0 β4
5.0
Jan 31 2011
5.0
Version: 2.0 β4
I just want to say thanks for keeping PPC Tiger support in this new release. I use NV at home on an old G4 Tower and have an iMac running Leopard at work, syncing data via DropBox, and this works flawlessly for me. I really like the new horizontal window view--it makes this much more useable for me. Now, is there anyway to officially incorporate Markdown or MultiMarkdown and a preview pane, as some Steven Franks did in his fork?
ecdltf
ecdltf
Jan 29 2011
2.0 β4
5.0
Jan 29 2011
5.0
Version: 2.0 β4
An essential application for every mac, since many many years. Gets even 'more perfect' with the recent updates. Use it in junction with a Simplenote account, the Simplenote app on the iPhone and ResophNotes on Windows.
shca
shca
Sep 18 2023
2.0 β5
1.0
Sep 18 2023
1.0
Version: 2.0 β5
rlf
rlf
Aug 29 2023
2.0 β5
1.0
Aug 29 2023
1.0
Version: 2.0 β5
Zx81
Zx81
May 19 2023
2.0 β5
5.0
May 19 2023
5.0
Version: 2.0 β5
zlazkow
zlazkow
Jun 4 2022
2.0 β5
5.0
Jun 4 2022
5.0
Version: 2.0 β5
Cyzor
Cyzor
Jun 21 2014
5.0
Jun 21 2014
5.0
Version: null
J-w-
J-w-
Jul 9 2013
4.0
Jul 9 2013
4.0
Version: null
ron-b
ron-b
Nov 30 2012
5.0
Nov 30 2012
5.0
Version: null
Vinkri
Vinkri
Nov 3 2012
5.0
Nov 3 2012
5.0
Version: null
Thomas-Svendsen
Thomas-Svendsen
Oct 24 2012
5.0
Oct 24 2012
5.0
Version: null
Pinbacker
Pinbacker
May 17 2012
5.0
May 17 2012
5.0
Version: null
Snappir
Snappir
Apr 22 2012
5.0
Apr 22 2012
5.0
Version: null
s-peter
s-peter
Mar 20 2012
4.0
Mar 20 2012
4.0
Version: null
Fwph
Fwph
Sep 3 2011
3.5
Sep 3 2011
3.5
Version: null
Ckueny
Ckueny
Aug 18 2011
3.5
Aug 18 2011
3.5
Version: null
Himalayan
Himalayan
Aug 18 2011
5.0
Aug 18 2011
5.0
Version: null
M-Wilke
M-Wilke
Jul 26 2011
5.0
Jul 26 2011
5.0
Version: null
Moogan
Moogan
Jul 5 2011
4.5
Jul 5 2011
4.5
Version: null
EndoLab
EndoLab
Jun 8 2011
5.0
Jun 8 2011
5.0
Version: null
Cv186
Cv186
May 9 2011
5.0
May 9 2011
5.0
Version: null
Myka
Myka
Apr 28 2011
5.0
Apr 28 2011
5.0
Version: null
Joni-Meeserman
Joni-Meeserman
Apr 24 2011
4.5
Apr 24 2011
4.5
Version: null
gluhring
gluhring
Apr 6 2011
3.0
Apr 6 2011
3.0
Version: null
Badli
Badli
Apr 6 2011
5.0
Apr 6 2011
5.0
Version: null
Max-Roach
Max-Roach
Apr 6 2011
5.0
Apr 6 2011
5.0
Version: null
Poikkeus
Poikkeus
Apr 3 2011
4.5
Apr 3 2011
4.5
Version: null
oAjLuASqwHhgKFZ9EfTjZSATHV4IBzv
Apr 1 2011
5.0
Version: null
Drking
Drking
Apr 1 2011
5.0
Apr 1 2011
5.0
Version: null
Pmdf
Pmdf
Mar 23 2011
4.5
Mar 23 2011
4.5
Version: null
xXAkumuXx
xXAkumuXx
Mar 19 2011
5.0
Mar 19 2011
5.0
Version: null
anonymous-meerkat-2818
Feb 16 2011
4.5
Version: null
pcp
pcp
Feb 8 2011
4.5
Feb 8 2011
4.5
Version: null
mwschmeer-2
mwschmeer-2
Jan 31 2011
5.0
Jan 31 2011
5.0
Version: null
ecdltf
ecdltf
Jan 29 2011
5.0
Jan 29 2011
5.0
Version: null
cstephen87
cstephen87
Apr 8 2010
5.0
Apr 8 2010
5.0
Version: null
appleHQ
appleHQ
Feb 22 2010
5.0
Feb 22 2010
5.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Jan 31 2010
5.0
Jan 31 2010
5.0
Version: null
Billwest
Billwest
Mar 9 2007
5.0
Mar 9 2007
5.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Nov 25 2005
5.0
Nov 25 2005
5.0
Version: null
Jchryss
Jchryss
Feb 11 2005
5.0
Feb 11 2005
5.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Nov 11 2004
5.0
Nov 11 2004
5.0
Version: null
Free
Absolutely Free
How would you rate Notational Velocity?
Similar apps
FSNotes
Note manager.
Is this app is similar to FSNotes? Vote to improve the quality of this list.
Vote results
3
Upvotes
2
Total score
-1
Downvotes
Zettlr
One-stop publication workbench — from idea to publication in one app.
Is this app is similar to Zettlr? Vote to improve the quality of this list.
Vote results
1
Upvotes
1
Total score
0
Downvotes
Quick Note
Specially designed for light-weight note-taking.
Is this app is similar to Quick Note? Vote to improve the quality of this list.
Vote results
0
Upvotes
0
Total score
0
Downvotes
Standard Notes
Encrypted notes app.
Is this app is similar to Standard Notes? Vote to improve the quality of this list.
Vote results
2
Upvotes
0
Total score
-2
Downvotes
The Archive
Plain text note taking.
Is this app is similar to The Archive? Vote to improve the quality of this list.
Vote results
2
Upvotes
0
Total score
-2
Downvotes