How to download and install Joplin on Ubuntu 24.04

Joplin on Ubuntu

Joplin is an open-source note-taking and to-do app that continues to be a reliable choice in 2025.

Compatible with Ubuntu 24.04, Windows, macOS, and mobile platforms, it provides a straightforward way to organize notes, tasks, and ideas.

The app supports Markdown formatting, allows importing notes from Evernote, and offers synchronization options like OneDrive and file systems, ensuring your data stays accessible across devices.

For users seeking a trustworthy and updated note-taking solution on Ubuntu or other systems, Joplin is a solid option.

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How to Download Joplin on Ubuntu 24.04

To install Joplin on your Ubuntu system, follow these simple steps:

1. Choose where you want to download Joplin from:
   📦 Download from Snapcraft (Snap package)
   📥 Download from Flathub (Flatpak package)
   🐙 Download from GitHub Releases (AppImage/DEB)
2. Once downloaded, follow the provided installation instructions for your chosen format. After installation, launch Joplin from your applications menu and start using it.

How to Install Joplin using the Command Line

1. Open your terminal.
2. To install Joplin via Snap, run the following command:

   • sudo snap install joplin

3. Alternatively, to install Joplin via Flatpak, use this command:

   flatpak install flathub net.cozic.joplin_desktop

4. To install Joplin via .deb:
   • Download the .deb file from the GitHub Releases page: https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases
   • Navigate to the directory where the .deb file is downloaded and run:

     • sudo apt install ./joplin-<version>.deb

   • Replace <version> with the actual version number of the downloaded file.
5. To install Joplin via AppImage:
   • Download the AppImage file from the GitHub Releases page: https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases
   • Make the file executable:

     • chmod +x Joplin-<version>.AppImage

   • Run the AppImage:

     • ./Joplin-<version>.AppImage

6. Once installed, you can launch Joplin from your applications menu or by typing:

   • joplin

What Is Joplin About?

Joplin is a free, open-source note-taking and to-do app designed to manage a large number of notes organized into notebooks. Notes are stored in Markdown format, making them searchable, editable, and taggable. Joplin supports importing Evernote notes (including formatted content, resources, and metadata) and synchronizes with various platforms like the file system and Microsoft OneDrive. It is available for desktop (Electron), terminal (terminal-kit library), and mobile (React Native for Android), and is suitable for everyday use.

Features:

• Markdown Support: Notes are written and stored in Markdown format for easy editing and formatting.
• Evernote Import: Seamlessly import notes from Evernote, including formatted content, attachments, and metadata.
• Cross-Platform Sync: Synchronize notes across devices using file systems, Microsoft OneDrive, and more.
• Organized Notebooks: Manage notes efficiently with notebooks, tags, and search functionality.
• Open Source: Free and open-source, with active development and support for multiple platforms.

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How to Uninstall Joplin via Terminal on Ubuntu

Uninstall Joplin via Snap:

1. Open your terminal.
2. Run the following command:
   sudo snap remove joplin

Uninstall Joplin via Flatpak:

1. Open your terminal.
2. Run the following command:
   flatpak uninstall net.cozic.joplin_desktop

Uninstall Joplin via .deb:

1. Open your terminal.
2. Run the following command:
   sudo apt remove joplin

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