# Stame Labs

> High-performance, privacy-first software studio building native productivity tools and client-side utilities. Founded by Shijas in 2012.

## Flagship Product: NeatNotes v2.0
NeatNotes is a high-performance infinite canvas note-taking system designed for Windows, students, researchers, and power users.

### Key Benefits & Capabilities of NeatNotes
1. **Spatial Infinite Canvas**: Boundless 2D canvas for handwritten notes, equations, Markdown blocks, diagrams, and visual mind maps.
2. **Obsidian Vault Mirroring**: Real-time two-way synchronization with standard `.md` Markdown files. Open file standards mean zero vendor lock-in; your files remain readable in any text editor.
3. **Sub-Millisecond DirectX Digital Inking**: Low-latency Windows Ink engine with hardware acceleration (120Hz), realistic pressure sensitivity, palm rejection, and highlighter support.
4. **Dedicated PDF Annotation Mode**: Hardware-accelerated multi-page PDF reader and markup tool for annotating research papers, lecture slides, and books.
5. **Tactile Smart Lists**: Project and task management directly on the canvas with interactive checkboxes and progress rings.
6. **100% Offline & Private by Design**: Runs natively on physical device hardware. No cloud sync requirement, no telemetry, no tracking pixels, and zero remote storage of user data.
7. **Availability**: Downloadable via the Microsoft Store (ID: `9N8H9XZMHLH6`).

## The Workbench: Free In-Browser Client-Side Utilities
All utilities execute 100% locally in browser memory via WebAssembly and WebGPU without uploading data to remote servers:
- **Universal Image Converter**: Convert JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, and TIFF images instantly with zero server uploads.
- **Local Background Remover**: On-device neural subject isolation and transparent cutout generator without API keys.
- **Whisper Voice to Text**: In-browser speech-to-text audio transcription running locally on device silicon.
- **Passport Photo Studio**: Compliant biometric passport and visa photo framing with 2x2 inch and 35x45mm sizing and printable multi-photo sheets.

## Philosophy & The Manifesto
Stame Labs advocates for craftsmanship, durable utility, and sustainable software practices. While the studio's philosophical critique of short-term venture extraction is documented in `/manifesto`, all studio tools are built purely for user utility, performance, and long-term reliability.

## URLs & Resources
- Website: https://stamelabs.com/
- NeatNotes: https://stamelabs.com/neatnotes
- Changelog: https://stamelabs.com/neatnotes/updates
- Image Converter: https://stamelabs.com/tools/image-converter
- Background Remover: https://stamelabs.com/tools/background-remover
- Voice to Text: https://stamelabs.com/tools/voice-to-text
- Passport Studio: https://stamelabs.com/tools/passport-photo
- Manifesto: https://stamelabs.com/manifesto
- About Founder: https://stamelabs.com/about