Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF 4+

Name: Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF
Rating: 4.7 (120 reviews)
Author: Goodnotes Limited

Note taking & whiteboard app

Goodnotes Limited

- 4.7 • 120 Ratings

- 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

28 Oct 2025

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.

4.7 out of 5

120 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.

Feature suggestion

Currectly if we set the scrolling direction it is the same for all documents. It would be nice, if, for example, you could scroll horizontally in one document and vertically in another without constantly having to change the settings.

Also, good note could have a simmilar template to freeForm where the page is endless and can be used for mindmaps ect.

GoodNotes Review

Overall, I thoroughly enjoy using GoodNotes. It’s a powerful and intuitive app that has elevated my note-taking and organization. However, I have a few feature suggestions that could enhance the user experience even further:
1.Expanded Outline Options
While the current outline feature is helpful, it would be great to have the ability to create sub-outlines within the main outline. This would allow for better organization and the ability to break down topics into smaller, more manageable parts.
2.Auto-Generated Flashcards
A feature to automatically generate flashcards from the notes we write would be a game-changer. For students and learners, this could save time and make revision much more efficient by seamlessly converting key points into flashcards.
3.Transcription Integration for Audio Recordings
It would be incredibly helpful if the audio recordings made in the app could display a live or post-recording transcription. This would make it easier to copy and paste important parts into notes or quickly jot down thoughts without needing to replay the recording multiple times.

These additions would take GoodNotes from excellent to indispensable. Despite these suggestions, I truly enjoy the app and find it an invaluable tool for learning and productivity.

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

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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: 5 Churchill Place 10th Floor LONDON N/A E14 5HU United Kingdom
Phone Number: +44 2036672683
Email: support@goodnotes.com

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759.9 MB

Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF 4+

Note taking & whiteboard app

Goodnotes Limited

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