TextNow for Windows

Service snapshot

TextNow, created by Enflick, Inc., is a no-cost messaging app available to users in the United States and Canada. It lets people send unlimited text and image messages from a computer or other devices and assigns a personal phone number with a selectable local area code during sign-up. Messages can be exchanged with contacts whether or not they have the TextNow app installed.

How to get started and use it

When you register, TextNow provides a dedicated local phone number you keep while using the service. The web and app interfaces are straightforward, so you can compose and receive texts and photos quickly. Conversations stay synchronized across any devices where you sign in, allowing you to pick up chats from multiple locations.

Key advantages

• Conversations stay up to date on all your signed-in devices for seamless continuity.
• Unlimited texting and picture messaging at no charge, making it an economical option for everyday communication.
• You receive a permanent local phone number that can be used to message people who don’t use TextNow.
• A clean, easy-to-navigate interface that focuses on simple messaging without clutter.

Known limitations

• TextNow does not provide voice calling or video chat capabilities — it supports only text and image messages.
• The service is intended for use within the United States and Canada, so availability outside those regions is limited.