
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.
Problem for left-handed studens
I love this app ,but the last update bookmark tab comes back,i think previously it was on the upper LEFT ,Now it’s on the upper RIGHT,as a left-handed medical student I need to use this feature almost day ,i hope to release update so i can switch between tabs ,for example i don’t use voice recordings so much so i can put it in the right side “as a left-handed student” and vice versa for right-handed students.
Scammers i wish app store have a 0 star or -1 star for rate
Scammers pushing social media advertising Premium account with no feature even file app is better -basic features not included in premium subscription they offer the subscriper special (free) which is a goal tracker book that can be created by word microsoft or stickers or memo but if u need planners or or template only for additional payment AI for maths i suggest this app for 5 grade student or sat students dont connect with other apps as revrso for translation…) I was using foxit pdf Pdf or other type transfer to any document type even web to pdf option it have Ai assist for summaries flash card and active recall spelling translation explanation even if u want to upload a pdf file and chat and discuss about what u upload or written note - note writing or peopel who prefer keyboard not pencil thats for free no trial or subscription with 100 page upload but with subscription unlimited u can add comment as small colorful small box that pop up when u press it and option that export the commont u wrote only no need to search for each box u did recognize texts manyy tabel shapess protetcted files each page u write Ai can automatically outline the page Ai reading text with high quality reading and adjust speakers and speed …) u can highlight by selecting the text or with a single finger and it will auto light the word striaght
Events
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
- Goodnotes Limited
- 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) $11.99
- Goodnotes 6 One-Time Payment $35.99
- Goodnotes 6 Free Trial $0.00
- Essential (Yearly) $11.99
- Essential (Yearly) $11.99
- Pro (Yearly) $35.99
- Goodnotes 6 One-Time Payment $28.99
- Dotted Squares: Draft Papers $0.99
- Essential (Yearly) $11.99
- 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.