Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF 4+

Note taking & whiteboard app

Goodnotes Limited

    • Free
    • Offers In-App Purchases

Description

Goodnotes has always been the place to capture your ideas — from quick notes to big plans. Now, it goes even further.
With powerful AI and flexible tools built for your Mac workflow, Goodnotes helps you connect the dots, unlock insights, and turn ideas into action.
*Goodnotes 5 users can continue using it indefinitely or upgrade to the new Goodnotes. Either way, your notes are safe and fully accessible on Mac.*

For professionals: Supercharge your productivity on Mac
■ Text Documents + AI: Create intelligent documents that think with you. On Mac, enjoy a superior typing experience with inline blocks and flexible layouts that make the most of your screen. AI-powered summarization, automated note generation, and transcription support help turn rough notes and meetings into polished and shareable content.
■ Whiteboard + Goodnotes AI: One of our most requested features is here. Brainstorm, diagram, and mind-map freely on a spacious, infinite canvas that grows with your thinking. Perfect for larger screens and multitasking on Mac. Enhanced diagramming tools and real-time collaboration let teams workshop and problem-solve together, while Goodnotes AI helps capture and organize ideas instantly.
■ AI Audio & Meetings: Stay focused in your meetings while Goodnotes on Mac works behind the scenes. AI-powered transcription and summarization tools record your conversations and structure them into clear meeting notes, ideal for remote work and hybrid teams. Merge transcripts with your own notes to create polished, shareable documents in seconds.
■ Present directly from your Mac via AirPlay or HDMI to an external screen — no need for third-party tools.
■ Use Laser Pointer to guide your audience during virtual or in-person presentations.
■ Export your notes easily via email, print, or as PDFs.
■ Share notebooks via link for collaborative editing — perfect for async work or team brainstorming.
■ Import documents quickly by emailing them to your Goodnotes address — available on all devices, including Mac.

For students: Study smarter, wherever you are
■ Record audio notes that sync with your writing, perfect for lectures.
■ Instantly search across all your notes with Mac’s powerful tools.
■ Study Sets turn your notes into flashcards using active recall and spaced repetition.
■ Use AI to summarize, rewrite, or edit your notes with tone suggestions and corrections.

For planners & creators: Organize with freedom
■ Customize paper size, templates, and colors to match your workflow.
■ Add or design stickers, stamps, washi tapes, images, and more to make your workspace yours.

Digital notebooks on Mac: All-in-one workspace
■ Combine handwriting and typing on a single page, ideal for hybrid note-taking.
■ Choose from customizable templates like Blank Paper, Ruled Paper, Cornell, Checklists, Planners, and more.
■ Navigate long documents easily with outlines or imported PDF tables of contents.
■ Sync seamlessly across Mac, iPad, and iPhone with iCloud.
■ Back up everything to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.
■ Edit handwriting with your mouse or trackpad — resize, recolor, or reposition effortlessly.

Privacy Policy: https://www.goodnotes.com/privacy-policy
Terms and Conditions: https://www.goodnotes.com/terms-and-conditions

What’s New

Version 7.0.10

- New! Draw Shape option in Writing Tools: a fast and familiar way to create precise shapes in your notes.
- You can now use Goodnotes AI on shared documents too.
- You can now nest tables inside toggle lists in your documents.
- Improved the quality of diagrams generated from Goodnotes AI, making your flowcharts and diagrams look much cleaner and easier to read.
- Fixed an issue that could cause your subscription or purchase status to appear incorrectly while offline
- Fixed an issue where outlines didn't appear correctly in the page ordering view.
- Fixed a crash that could occur when exporting documents on Mac.
- Fixed an issue where rotating note items on a Whiteboard could cause errors.

Ratings and Reviews

4.7 out of 5
249 Ratings

249 Ratings

Editors’ Notes

This digital notepad and PDF markup tool covers all the bases. Create notes with your keyboard or Apple Pencil: the app transforms your hand-drawn shapes into perfect ones, and can even convert your handwriting to text.

Mohamed ballo ,

Bad

Since the last update, the app has been malfunctioning. I am unable to create or edit any notes. Upon visiting your website, I received a message stating that the issue is with the iCloud server. Despite waiting for five days, the problem remains unresolved. Additionally, I have paid for your annual subscription. My experience with your application has been extremely negative. I would like a refund and will be switching to Notability.

MohFathy86 ,

More than Amazing Application

I have updated my review since it was updated to Goodnotes 6 and i was forced to pay for the updated versions otherwise i cannot use this version , i remember well when i purchased the app for the first time years ago , it said that its lifetime Payment with no further payment , now you forced us to pay again.

I hope bot to come after couple of years with Goodnotes 7 and asks for New Payment !! It will be a fraud .
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Amazing Notes application , works perfectly on my iPad Pro Easy , reliable Easy to save on the cloud Reaching all notes via iCloud throughout all my apple devices Exporting notes to pdf format very easily and share them Totally , it’s wonderful

App Privacy

The developer, Goodnotes Limited, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.

Data Not Linked to You

The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

  • Identifiers
  • Usage Data
  • Diagnostics

Privacy practices may vary based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More

Supports

  • Family Sharing

    Some in‑app purchases, including subscriptions, may be shareable with your family group when Family Sharing is enabled.

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