Question 1

Do I need to download anything besides the browser extension?

Accepted Answer

No. Notana is a lightweight browser extension. You install it once from the Chrome, Firefox, or Edge store, and it lives in your toolbar. No desktop software, no separate app, no account required to start.

Question 2

Can I use Notana on my own photos, not just images I find online?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Right-click any image on the web, or upload your own photo directly into Notana's panel. It works with JPG, PNG, and WebP files. All processing happens locally on your computer — your images never leave your machine.

Question 3

Does Notana replace learning how to draw or paint?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. Notana is a tool to help you see better, not a shortcut around technique. It reveals value masses, shape structures, colour relationships, and composition grids that are already in your reference. Your eye and your hand still do the work. Think of it as a patient studio assistant, not a crutch.

Question 4

Is there a subscription? What does it cost?

Accepted Answer

The tool is free, and it always will be. Every analysis tool is included at no cost — grayscale conversion, value grouping, posterization, the block-in generator, edge detection, colour relationships, rule of thirds, golden ratio overlays, palette extraction, all of it. There is no free tier and no paid tier, because there is nothing held back. The only optional extra is settings sync: if you would like your preferences, viewer configurations and saved palettes preserved and carried across your devices, that is $95 a year. It syncs your settings only — your images are never uploaded to our servers, subscribed or not, because all processing happens locally in your browser. It is entirely optional, it unlocks no tools, and Notana works fully without it.

Question 5

Will Notana slow down my browser?

Accepted Answer

Notana is extremely lightweight. It only runs when you open the panel on an image. There's no background process, no tracking, no hidden resource drain. You'll likely forget it's even installed until you need it.

Question 6

I paint in oil or acrylic or watercolour. Is Notana useful for me?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The analysis tools are medium-agnostic. Value relationships, shape simplification, colour harmony, and composition apply whether you mix oil, layer watercolour, or block in acrylic. Notana helps you understand your reference photo, no matter what you put on the brush.

Question 7

What if I need help or have a feature request?

Accepted Answer

Reach out anytime. The "Get in Touch" section has an email address and social links. Notana was built by a painter, and feedback from other painters is what shapes future updates. You're not shouting into a void.