Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF

Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF

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Goodnotes: Transform Your Handwriting into Action with AI-Powered Intelligence

Join 64 million high-achievers using the world’s most powerful digital paper. From aesthetic study notes to AI-driven meeting summaries, Goodnotes is the ultimate workspace for students and professionals to capture, organize, and elevate their thinking.

Publisher

Goodnotes Limited

Category

Productivity

Downloads

64M+

User Rating

4.6/5

Total Ratings

3M+

Locales

15

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Discover the interface used by 64M+ users.

A screenshot of Goodnotes showing an AI interface that generates questions and answers from handwritten notes of a volcano diagram.

A screenshot of Goodnotes showing an AI interface that generates questions and answers from handwritten notes of a volcano diagram.

Goodnotes app on an iPhone showing a business proposal document with AI powered typing features

Goodnotes app on an iPhone showing a business proposal document with AI powered typing features

Goodnotes app interface displaying physics notes and an automated AI lecture transcript window

Goodnotes app interface displaying physics notes and an automated AI lecture transcript window

Goodnotes app interface showing a professional flowchart diagram on an iPhone screen

Goodnotes app interface showing a professional flowchart diagram on an iPhone screen

Goodnotes app interface on iPhone showing a PDF document with highlights and handwritten notes

Goodnotes app interface on iPhone showing a PDF document with highlights and handwritten notes

Goodnotes app on iPhone showing real-time collaboration on a digital whiteboard with sticky notes and multiple participants.

Goodnotes app on iPhone showing real-time collaboration on a digital whiteboard with sticky notes and multiple participants.

Goodnotes app interface on a smartphone displaying AI math recognition and solving capabilities for a handwritten quadratic equation.

Goodnotes app interface on a smartphone displaying AI math recognition and solving capabilities for a handwritten quadratic equation.

Goodnotes app library screen on iPhone showing organized folders and a menu to create new notebooks and whiteboards

Goodnotes app library screen on iPhone showing organized folders and a menu to create new notebooks and whiteboards

Goodnotes app presentation mode options on an iPhone screen

Goodnotes app presentation mode options on an iPhone screen

Screenshot of the Goodnotes marketplace featuring digital stickers, templates, and planner tools for students and professionals.

Screenshot of the Goodnotes marketplace featuring digital stickers, templates, and planner tools for students and professionals.

Elevate Your Thinking with AI-Powered Productivity

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 64M+ users.

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AI-Enhanced Learning

Perfect your handwritten notes with AI summarization and custom study sets designed to help you master complex subjects with less effort.

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Intelligent Meeting Support

Stay focused while AI transcribes audio and generates structured minutes, syncing every spoken word to your handwritten highlights.

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Limitless Creative Freedom

Express yourself on an infinite canvas with digital stickers, custom templates, and tools that make your planning as beautiful as it is functional.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 64M+ people who love this app.

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"Goodnotes is a total game-changer for my medical studies. The AI audio transcription that syncs with my handwriting during long lectures is pure magic—I never miss a detail anymore. Between the digital flashcards and the ability to search my handwritten notes instantly, my study sessions are finally efficient and organized."

Maya R., Medical Student
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"As a project manager, the AI-powered meeting summaries have saved me hours of manual work. I can stay fully present in discussions while the app structures my minutes and key takeaways. The infinite canvas is perfect for our team's remote brainstorming sessions, making collaboration across our iPads feel completely seamless."

David S., Senior Project Manager

About the app

Everything you need to know about Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF.

Description

Goodnotes has always been the place to capture your ideas — from quick notes to big plans. Now, it goes further. With powerful AI and new ways to capture information, Goodnotes helps you connect the dots, unlock insights, and turn ideas into action. *Existing Goodnotes 5 users can continue to use Goodnotes 5 indefinitely or upgrade to the new Goodnotes. Either way, your notes are safe!* For professionals: Increase productivity at work ■ Whiteboard + Goodnotes AI: One of our most requested features — brainstorm, mind-map, and diagram freely on an infinite canvas that grows with your ideas. Enhanced diagramming tools and real-time collaboration make it easy for teams to workshop, ideate, and problem-solve together, while Goodnotes AI helps you capture and organize key takeaways instantly. ■ Goodnotes AI Audio & Meetings: Stay fully present in every conversation while Goodnotes does the work for you. AI-powered transcription and live summarization automatically capture discussions and structure them into clear meeting minutes. After the meeting, merge transcripts with your own notes to create polished, shareable documents in seconds. ■ Text Documents + AI: Create documents that think with you. Enjoy a superior typing experience with rich inline blocks, build on ideas with external insights, and collaborate seamlessly with teammates. With AI-powered summarization, automated note generation, and transcript support, you can turn rough notes and meetings into finished content faster than ever. ■ Present your notes, slides, and content directly from Goodnotes when you connect your device via AirPlay or HDMI to an external screen. ■ Use Laser Pointer to guide your audience’s attention during your presentation. ■ Export your notes to email, print, or share them anywhere as PDFs. ■ Send a link to your notebooks to work on the same notes directly — perfect for asynchronous work or collaborative brainstorming. ■ Import documents by emailing them to your custom Goodnotes email. For students: Ace your exams with ease ■ Record audio notes that are magically synced to the moment you write — perfect for lectures or presentations. ■ Search and instantly find any of your notes from any class. ■ Study and practice straight from your notes with Study Sets — flashcards built on active recall and spaced repetition. ■ Use AI to summarize, shorten, change the tone of your words, and perfect your typed text. For planners: Let your creativity flow ■ Customize the size and color of your paper templates to create the template you want. ■ Add, create, or import stickers, stamps, washi tapes, images, and more Digital notebooks: unlimited notebooks for the price of a single physical one. ■ Combine handwriting and typed text on one page, alongside images, stickers, diagrams, and doodles. ■ Create digital notebooks with customizable paper templates, including Blank Paper, Ruled Paper, Cornell Paper, Checklists, Planners, and more. ■ Navigate long documents with ease. PDF tables of contents are automatically imported; or create custom outlines yourself. ■ Back up all your notes to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive, and use iCloud to sync across iPad, iPhone, and Mac — so your notes are always safe. ■ Edit your writing by resizing it, changing the text color, or moving it to another spot on the page. Privacy Policy: https://www.goodnotes.com/privacy-policy Terms and Conditions: https://www.goodnotes.com/terms-and-conditions

Latest Version

7.0.26

Size

680.8 MB

First Released

Jan 15, 2019

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF

Can Goodnotes AI answer questions directly from my notes?

Yes, Goodnotes AI allows users to ask questions and receive answers based on the content of their notes. This feature helps connect dots and unlock insights.

Does Goodnotes support real-time collaboration on documents?

Yes, Goodnotes enables real-time collaboration on whiteboards and notes. Users can send a link to their notebooks to work on the same notes directly with teammates.

How does Goodnotes AI assist with meetings and lectures?

Goodnotes AI provides audio transcription and live summarization for meetings and lectures. It automatically captures discussions and structures them into clear meeting minutes, merging with personal notes.

Are Goodnotes 5 users required to upgrade to the new Goodnotes app?

No, existing Goodnotes 5 users can continue using Goodnotes 5 indefinitely. They also have the option to upgrade to the new Goodnotes app, and their notes remain safe.

Can I customize my note-taking experience in Goodnotes?

Yes, Goodnotes offers extensive customization. Users can customize paper template size and color, and add or import stickers, stamps, washi tapes, images, and more.

What cloud services does Goodnotes support for backup and synchronization?

Goodnotes supports backing up all notes to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive. It also uses iCloud to sync notes across iPad, iPhone, and Mac devices.

Can Goodnotes be used to present notes to an audience?

Yes, Goodnotes allows users to present notes, slides, and content by connecting their device via AirPlay or HDMI to an external screen. A Laser Pointer tool is also available.

Does Goodnotes allow users to edit and annotate PDF documents?

Yes, Goodnotes enables users to highlight, annotate, and edit any PDF document. It also automatically imports PDF tables of contents for easy navigation.

What features does the Whiteboard in Goodnotes offer for brainstorming?

The Goodnotes Whiteboard provides an infinite canvas for brainstorming, mind-mapping, and diagramming. It includes enhanced diagramming tools and supports real-time collaboration for teams.

How does Goodnotes AI assist students with studying and exam preparation?

Goodnotes AI helps students summarize, shorten, and refine typed text. It also offers Study Sets, which are flashcards built on active recall and spaced repetition for effective practice.

Can Goodnotes recognize and solve handwritten math problems?

Yes, Goodnotes features math recognition capabilities. Users can input handwritten math equations and utilize the AI to ask questions about or solve the problems directly within the app.