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Purpose
Quoll Writer is a writing application designed to help writers focus on their words.Read 11 Oct 2026 · quollwriter.com
Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Support
The site provides a support page, user guide, bug reporting, and feature request links.Read 11 Oct 2026 · quollwriter.com
Backups
Quoll Writer automatically saves chapters and supports configurable automatic backups.Read 11 Oct 2026 · quollwriter.com
Distraction free writing
Full screen mode offers a distraction free text view with optional timers and word count targets.Read 11 Oct 2026 · quollwriter.com
Editor Mode
The Editors Service lets users share projects for feedback, with editors highlighting text and adding comments rather than changing the text.Read 11 Oct 2026 · quollwriter.com
Editor Mode limitation
The service says it cannot prevent recipients from using a copy of shared work in an unintended way.Read 11 Oct 2026 · quollwriter.com
Editor Mode security
Editor Mode uses PGP encryption and HTTPS/SSL for messages, while its security page says the private key is stored unencrypted in the local editors database.Read 11 Oct 2026 · quollwriter.com
Integrations and file formats
Users can import Microsoft DOCX files and export projects to DOCX, EPUB, and HTML.Read 11 Oct 2026 · quollwriter.com
Linux package
The Linux download is provided as a .deb file, and the site says it does not plan to create other distribution types unless install4j supports them.Read 11 Oct 2026 · quollwriter.com
Local project encryption
Users can optionally encrypt project files with AES; losing the password means the work cannot be retrieved.Read 11 Oct 2026 · quollwriter.com
Open source
Quoll Writer is open source software released under the Apache 2 license.Read 11 Oct 2026 · quollwriter.com
Project management
It lets writers organize projects, chapters, characters, locations, scenes, plot outlines, notes, and ideas.Read 11 Oct 2026 · quollwriter.com
Spellchecker
The application includes an integrated spellchecker and synonym lookup.Read 11 Oct 2026 · quollwriter.com
Writing feedback
Problem Finder highlights potential writing issues using configurable rules that users can define or ignore.Read 11 Oct 2026 · quollwriter.com

Plans and prices

Quoll Writer Free Completely free to use · Windows, macOS, Linux Read 11 Oct 2026 · quollwriter.com

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