Transparent Floating Notes
& Teleprompter for macOS
Lucid Notes is a macOS note-taking app with a transparent floating window that stays on top of other applications. Read your talking points during meetings, auto-scroll scripts for presentations with the built-in teleprompter, and keep notes visible without covering your work — with zero analytics and complete privacy.
Meeting NotesBuilt for Meetings, Presentations & Speeches
Whether you're in a meeting, on stage, or on camera — your transparent floating notes are always right where you need them.
Meetings
Unlike browser-based notes, Lucid Notes floats transparently over your video call so you can read talking points without switching tabs or windows.
Presentations
Works like a professional teleprompter — auto-scrolls your script at adjustable speed with line highlighting, so you never lose your place on stage.
Interviews
The transparent window lets you glance at prepared questions or key points without the interviewer seeing you look away from the camera.
Video Calls
Floating notes that stay on top of Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams — no need for a second monitor or split screen.
Public Speaking
Built-in teleprompter with adjustable auto-scroll speed and line highlighting — the best free teleprompter app for macOS speakers and content creators.
Powerful Features for
macOS Note-Taking
Lucid Notes is the only macOS app combining transparent floating notes with a built-in teleprompter. Everything you need for distraction-free note-taking — nothing you don't.
Transparent Floating Window
Hero FeatureAlways-on-top window with adjustable transparency. Perfect for taking notes during video calls, interviews, and presentations.
Teleprompter Mode
NewAuto-scrolling text with adjustable speed and line highlighting. Perfect for presentations, speeches, and video scripts.
Rich Text Editing
Format your notes with bold, italic, headers, lists, code blocks, and links. Everything you need for organized note-taking.
Folders & Organization
NewOrganize your notes into folders for easy access. Keep your workspace clean and find what you need instantly.
iCloud Sync
ProSeamlessly sync your notes across all your Mac devices. Your notes are always up-to-date, everywhere.
App Lock & Security
ProProtect your notes with Touch ID or Face ID. Auto-lock after idle time keeps your information private.
Multiple Export Formats
Export your notes to JSON, Markdown, RTF, PDF, or plain text. Your data is always portable and accessible.
Privacy First
No analytics, no tracking, no third-party data sharing. Your notes stay on your device and in your iCloud.
Simple, transparent pricing
Start for free, upgrade when you're ready. No hidden fees, no surprises.
Free
Perfect for trying out Lucid Notes
- Up to 5 notes
- Rich text editing
- Transparent floating window
- Basic themes
- Export to all formats
- Local storage
Pro
For power users who need more
- Unlimited notes
- Everything in Free
- iCloud sync across devices
- App Lock with Touch ID / Face ID
- Premium themes
- Priority support
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Lucid Notes.
Lucid Notes is the best transparent notes app for macOS. It features an always-on-top floating window with adjustable transparency, a built-in teleprompter with auto-scroll, rich text editing, folder organization, and iCloud sync — all with zero analytics and complete privacy. It's available as a free download on the Mac App Store.
Yes, Lucid Notes is free to download and use. The Free tier includes up to 5 notes, rich text editing, the transparent floating window, and export to all formats — no time limit, free forever. Pro ($4.99/month, $24.99/year, or $49.99 lifetime) removes the note limit and adds iCloud sync, app lock, and premium themes.
Yes, Lucid Notes has a built-in teleprompter mode with adjustable auto-scroll speed and line highlighting. You can load any note as a teleprompter script, set your preferred scroll speed, and the transparent floating window stays on top of your presentation or camera app — making it the best free teleprompter app for macOS.
Yes. The floating window stays on top of any app, including Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, FaceTime, and any other video conferencing tool. Your notes are always visible during video calls without needing a second monitor or split screen.
Yes, Lucid Notes uses a transparent always-on-top window that floats over all other applications. You can adjust the transparency level so you can see both your notes and the app behind them. This makes it ideal for reading notes during meetings, presentations, and interviews.
Unlike Apple Notes, Lucid Notes features a transparent floating window that stays on top of other apps, a built-in teleprompter with auto-scroll, and adjustable window transparency. Apple Notes is a general-purpose note app, while Lucid Notes is purpose-built for professionals who need visible notes during meetings, presentations, and speeches.
Your notes stay entirely on your device. Lucid Notes collects zero analytics, zero tracking data, and shares nothing with third parties. We have no servers and no telemetry. With Pro, iCloud sync uses your own Apple account with Apple's encryption — we never see your notes.
Free gives you 5 notes with full rich text editing, the transparent floating window, and export to all formats. Pro ($4.99/month, $24.99/year, or $49.99 lifetime) unlocks unlimited notes, iCloud sync across your Macs, app lock with Touch ID / Face ID, and premium themes.
Yes, Lucid Notes works completely offline. All notes are stored locally on your Mac. iCloud sync (Pro feature) works when you're online but your notes are always accessible locally, even without an internet connection.
Lucid Notes is currently available exclusively for macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later. It runs natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. Windows and iPad versions are not available at this time.
Lucid Notes supports exporting to JSON, Markdown, RTF, PDF, and plain text. All export formats are available on both Free and Pro plans, so your data is always portable and accessible.
Lucid Notes requires macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later. It runs natively on both Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) and Intel Macs.