Vellum combines deep focus tools with elegant typography to create a sanctuary for serious readers and writers. No distractions, just pure intellectual work.
Focus mode strips away clutter, leaving only text and thoughtful margins. Customizable themes reduce eye strain during long sessions.
Distraction-free editor with typewriter scrolling, goal tracking, and seamless export to multiple formats including LaTeX and EPUB.
Organize sources, annotations, and insights in a unified knowledge base. Full-text search across your entire collection.
Import texts, clippings, or start writing immediately. Vellum accepts PDFs, EPUBs, plain text, and web articles.
Read with focus tools, write in the editor, and connect ideas with bidirectional links and tags.
Export polished work or share private reading rooms with collaborators. All data remains yours and encrypted.
“Vellum transformed my dissertation process. The focus modes helped me power through dense theory, and the writing flow felt like pen on parchment.”
“As a novelist, I need tools that disappear. Vellum’s typography and spacing make hours feel like minutes. My drafts have never been cleaner.”
“The research linking is revolutionary. I can trace an idea from a 19th-century footnote to my conclusion in seconds.”
Yes. All core functionality works offline. Your data syncs when you reconnect, with end-to-end encryption throughout.
We support PDF, EPUB, MOBI, TXT, MD, LaTeX, DOCX, and HTML for import. Export includes all formats plus print-ready PDF.
Absolutely. All data is encrypted client-side before transmission. We use zero-knowledge architecture—we cannot access your content.
Yes. Students and faculty receive 40% off Scholar plans with valid .edu email. Institutional pricing available for departments.
Cancel anytime from your account settings. Access continues until the end of your billing period. No prorated refunds, but no further charges.
Join thousands of readers and writers who have found their focus in Vellum’s quiet interface.