
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.
The best and only one app I use for taking notes!
I’ve tried countless note-taking apps over the years, but this one truly stands out. It’s incredibly intuitive, fast, and reliable. Whether I’m jotting down quick ideas, oaganizing detailed plans, or syncing across devices, this app never disappoints. The clean interface and powerful features make it the only note app I actually enjoy using daily. Highly recommended to anyone who wants a stress-free, efficient note-taking experience!
Why I should pay for pro lifetime version one more time???
I bought the full lifetime version of this app last year. It is really very good and thoughtful. But! The way how the developers did with their old customers is extremely unpleasant. I understand that the application has become popular and it's time to say "take more". But to reset the pro version of old buyers is the edge of disrespect and charlotanism. Having flipped through the reviews earlier, I saw that there are a lot of complaints on this topic and this is a really unpleasant problem. Moreover, the developer now wants $ 29 for the pro version, which is much more expensive. It looks like a complete deception, and I think that the Apple should cut such things. I want to complain further and somehow solve this issue.
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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
- 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) 14,49 USD
- Goodnotes 6 Free Trial 0,00 USD
- Essential (Yearly) 14,49 USD
- Goodnotes 6 One-Time Payment 42,99 USD
- Essential (Yearly) 14,49 USD
- Dotted Squares: Draft Papers 0,99 USD
- Marketplace Content 11,99 USD
- Goodnotes 6 One-Time Payment 34,49 USD
- Pro (Yearly) 42,99 USD
- Happy Place Covers 0,99 USD
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.