A browser workspace.
Organize projects with nested folders, work in multiple tabs, and resume exactly where you stopped. Always available where you already work.
Q3 Product & Project Roadmap
A clean breakdown of core objectives, upcoming milestones, and weekly priorities.
Priority Milestones
Target Specifications
"Simplicity is about subtracting the obvious and adding the meaningful."
Quarterly Deliverables Overview
| Phase | Milestone | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Folder Workspace Tree | Complete |
| Phase 2 | Multi-Tab Editor | Active |
| Phase 3 | Local Storage & Portability | Complete |
Q3 Product & Project Roadmap
A clean breakdown of core objectives, upcoming milestones, and weekly priorities.
Priority Milestones
Target Specifications
"Simplicity is about subtracting the obvious and adding the meaningful."
Quarterly Deliverables Overview
| Phase | Milestone | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Folder Workspace Tree | Complete |
| Phase 2 | Multi-Tab Editor | Active |
| Phase 3 | Local Storage & Portability | Complete |
A complete suite of workflows for daily productivity.
Textra combines the capabilities expected from desktop applications into a lightweight workspace inside your browser.
Structure your work effortlessly
Keep complex projects, .txt files, and documentation structured with file-explorer tools directly inside your browser.
Organize .txt files into deep, unlimited folder trees. Never lose track of project documentation or daily ideas.
Keep multiple files open simultaneously in browser-style tabs. Switch contexts without losing your place.
Reorganize files and folders effortlessly. Smooth mouse interaction for fast workflow rearrangement.
Always know your exact location within deep folder structures with clear path breadcrumbs.
Two distinct storage modes. Complete control over where your files live.
Whether you want an instant zero-setup workspace inside your browser or real .txt files saved directly on your computer, Textra adapts to your needs without lock-in.
Browser Storage
In-Browser Database (IndexedDB)
Runs entirely inside your browser profile via IndexedDB. Create, edit, and organize .txt files immediately upon installation with zero background software required.
Instant Activation
No companion installer or filesystem configuration required. Ready to write in seconds.
Sandboxed & Private
Files stay isolated to your current browser profile with zero remote server transmission.
One-Click Archive Export
Export your entire file hierarchy into a standard .zip archive or plain .txt files anytime.
Best for: Fast everyday writing, quick scratchpads, and restricted devices (e.g. work or school laptops).
Local Storage (Disk Sync)
Direct Filesystem Access (Textra Bridge)
Connects your browser directly to a designated folder on your computer. Every document is an actual .txt file that exists natively on your hard drive.
Direct File Explorer Access
Open, organize, and inspect your documents in Windows File Explorer, VS Code, or Notepad.
Live Local Synchronization
Edits made in desktop text editors reflect inside your browser workspace immediately.
Lightweight 30-Sec Bridge
Powered by a single local executable with zero network ports, zero telemetry, and zero tracking.
Best for: Full file ownership, desktop workflow integration, and Git/cloud backup.
Zero vendor lock-in. Start with Browser Storage today, and migrate your entire workspace to Local Disk anytime from Settings with a single click.
Every browser profile becomes an independent workspace.
No account switching. No complex workspace configuration. Textra naturally isolates files and folders per browser profile so your work and personal life stay separate.
Work Browser Profile
Isolated Workspace
Keep sprint planning, meeting logs, task checklists, and project specs cleanly structured in your work profile.
Personal Browser Profile
Isolated Workspace
Keep personal journals, side-project ideas, reading lists, and daily thoughts private in your personal profile.
School or Client Profile
Isolated Workspace
Isolate academic research, client deliverables, and coursework without cluttering your main workspace.
Zero accounts or workspace switching required. Each browser profile automatically manages its own local workspace.
Why Textra exists.
Web applications are often cluttered with forced signups, noisy notifications, and remote cloud tracking. We built Textra as an antidote to digital clutter.
100% Private & Offline
No account creation, no analytics tracking, no remote cloud telemetry. Your files stay strictly on your device—whether in your browser storage or directly on your local hard drive.
Full Theme Customization
Tailor every interface element color with built-in color pickers and HEX code inputs for both Light and Dark modes.
Zero Vendor Lock-In
Export your entire workspace or individual folders into standard .zip backups or plain text files with one click anytime.
Clear answers. Zero ambiguity.
Everything you need to know about Textra's workspace experience, privacy protection, and local storage.
Textra is completely free and open for feedback. Feel free to explore our features or reach out anytime.
Support & FeedbackYes. Textra is completely free to install and use. There are no subscriptions, paywalls, or mandatory accounts.
Yes. Textra is built as a local-first workspace. It operates entirely without an active internet connection.
Textra offers two flexible storage modes: Browser Storage Mode (stored instantly inside your browser database via IndexedDB with zero setup) and Local Storage Mode (saved as real .txt files and folders directly on your computer via the Textra Bridge).
Yes. Textra provides complete .zip archive and plain text export and import options so you can back up your workspace or transfer your files anytime.
Local Storage Mode allows Textra to save your workspace directly as real .txt files and folders on your computer. Because web browsers sandbox extensions for security, the lightweight Textra Bridge connects your browser to your local filesystem to read and write your files. Setup takes ~1 minute.
Yes. The Textra Bridge runs locally on your computer with zero telemetry, zero analytics, and zero tracking. Your files and folder contents are never uploaded to any remote servers or clouds—the bridge operates strictly as a local connector between your browser and your designated workspace folder.
None whatsoever. Textra contains zero tracking code, zero analytics SDKs, and zero remote data collection.
Textra works on Chrome, Brave, Edge, Arc, Opera, Vivaldi, and all Chromium-based browsers.
Have a question, feedback, or need help?
Every message goes straight to the developer. No automated bots or ticket queues.
Textra is 100% free with zero ads. Optional backing is warmly appreciated.