Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF 4+
Note taking & whiteboard app
Goodnotes Limited
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- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
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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 7.0.4
- Enhanced shape tool to prevent creation of odd-looking shapes
- Fixed a UI issue where “Delete” and “Rename” actions appeared in the same color in the outlines sidebar
- Improved notification center dismissal animation for a smoother experience
- Resolved an issue with flashcards appearing enlarged in Smart Learn after using Split Screen
- Fixed a bug where hidden documents remained unchecked when using "Select All" in Library
- Performance improvements and stability enhancements
- Updated the Goodnotes logo
- Cleaned up legacy "What's New" screens
Ratings and Reviews
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.
Addio quaderni di carta
Ho comprato questa app per prendere appunti a scuola. La prima nota positiva è il fatto che sia possibile condividerla con la famiglia, infatti l’ho acquistata solo io ma adesso possiamo usarla su tre dispositivi diversi. Inoltre costa anche relativamente poco e non serve un abbonamento. Per quanto riguarda la funzionalità, posso dire che mi trovo veramente bene. All’inizio ho fatto un po’ di fatica a capire quale fosse la misura giusta delle penne, ma poi ho trovato quella ideale e da allora non ho più avuto problemi per scrivere. La suddivisione in taccuini è ottimale per chi studia e ha bisogno di tenere separate le varie materie. Non uso più quaderni da quando ho l’app. Lo stesso vale per la facilità con cui è possibile importare immagini, documenti, pdf... Ho invece qualche problema con la funzionalità che ti ingrandisce lo “spazio di scrittura” (sto parlando del riquadro azzurro che scorre sul foglio). Non c’è la possibilità di togliere la ripresa automatica che personalmente trovo molto scomoda e spesso fa confusione e non mi manda a capo nel punto giusto. Se venissero corretti questi piccoli problemi e se venissero aggiunte più penne e matite (c’è ne sono veramente poche), darei senza dubbio 5 stelle!
In ogni caso la consiglio 🦦
IPad si e MacBook no
Abbiamo un pro ed un contro. Su iPad quest'app è un piacere, intuitiva, scattante, piacevole alla vista e il compito di sostituire l'ipad con la pencil alla carta è pienamente riuscito, basta solo un pò di pratica e pochi pregiudizi. L'app sul MacBook è un disastro: ha molti lag, zoom che va scatti ed anche la scrittura da tastiera, vi giuro, è molto più piacevole da pages o da word. Non ho trovato una nota positiva, per quanto mi sforzassi di trovare un piccolo punto a favore per l'app sul MacBook vi giuro che non ci sono riuscito. A chiunque legga questa recensione e come me stava decidendo o stia decidendo l'acquisto tra goodnotes 5 (8,99€) e notability (9,99€ ipad 2,99€ macbook) non valuti troppo il prezzo, che alla fine se si vuol comprare notability pure sul mac bisogna spendere 2,99€ (forse unica nota a favore di goddnotes che acquisti una volta per tutti i dispositivi) ma tenga conto di cosa vuol fare, perchè la differenza tra le due app è quella per Notability di essere anche scattante sul Mac, come qualunque altra app fatta bene, mentre GoodNotes 5, migliore di Notability sull'Ipad, anche se quest'ultima funziona comunque benissimo, ma GoodNotes è veramente veramente disastrosa sul MacBook.
Mio consiglio: se usate solo iPad per prendere appunti, modificarli e studiarli comprate GoodNotes 5 e non ve ne pentirete; se come me usate anche il Mac per fare tutte queste cose allora guardate ad altro.
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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
Information
- Provider
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Goodnotes Limited has identified itself as a trader for this app and confirmed that this product or service complies with European Union law.
- DUNS Number
- 226275236
- Address
- 1 Bartholomew Lane LONDON LONDON N/A EC2N 2AX United Kingdom
- Phone Number
- +44 2036672683
- support@goodnotes.com
- Size
- 759.5 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 17.5 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 17.5 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 14.5 or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.2 or later.
- Languages
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English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese
- Age Rating
- Learn More
- Copyright
- © 2011-2025 Goodnotes Limited
- Price
- Free
- In-App Purchases
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- Essential (Yearly) 12,99 €
- Essential (Yearly) 12,99 €
- Goodnotes 6 Free Trial 0,00 €
- Goodnotes 6 One-Time Payment 39,49 €
- Goodnotes 6 One-Time Payment 31,90 €
- Essential (Yearly) 12,99 €
- Dotted Squares: Draft Papers 0,99 €
- Pro (Yearly) 39,49 €
- Happy Place Covers 0,99 €
- Goodmind Journal 0,00 €
Supports
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Family Sharing
Some in‑app purchases, including subscriptions, may be shareable with your family group when Family Sharing is enabled.