Turn static PDFs into living documents

Handwrite, highlight, and comment naturally, then instantly search, refine, and share your annotated PDFs without losing context.

Built for the way you work

Review PDFs without the friction

Write naturally. Find instantly. Share confidently.

Make every PDF easier to work with

Add any PDF and start marking it up

Import contracts, reports, presentations, forms, or personal documents and naturally annotate them in seconds.

Write the way you think

Handwrite, highlight and type directly on your PDFs with ease. All the freedom of pen and paper but with the power of digital notes.

From notes to next steps

Turn handwritten feedback into searchable insights. Stay organised and easily share polished annotated PDFs wherever you work.

How Goodnotes has improved clients’ work processes

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Saved per week per team member on note organization

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Faster meeting recap creation with AI summarization

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Teams report improved information findability

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Reduction in time spent reformatting notes

A notebook experience our users love

“It’s a great tool for collaborating on notes and keeping them synced across devices. I find its PDF tools and editing features to be excellent. It’s good to keep the notes synced between devices and use them on the go.”

Aditya A

Business Analyst

“Goodnotes has the best writing experience using Apple Pencil so far. You don’t have to lug your notebook around anymore; an iPad is more than enough. I also like that you can add PDFs and files to a section and keep them separate rather than embedded in notes, which makes it much easier to organize and review annotated documents.”

Alibek C

CFO

"I prep for surgeries by highlighting PDFs in Goodnotes on one side of my screen while typing up key points in Google Docs on the other. If I need to check something mid-procedure, I pull my notes up on my phone in read-only mode. Having everything synced across devices gives me a level of flexibility I didn't have before.”

Frederick

Doctor, Singapore

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FAQs

What is PDF annotation software?

PDF annotation software allows you to add notes, highlights, comments, and markups directly to a PDF document. Goodnotes combines natural handwriting tools with powerful search and organisation features to streamline document reviews.

Can I annotate PDFs and share them with others?

Yes. After you annotate a PDF, you can export and share the file via email or cloud storage, making it easy for colleagues or collaborators to review your feedback.

Can I search within my annotated PDFs?

Yes. Goodnotes helps you keep documents organised and searchable, so you can quickly find the right file — even when managing multiple projects.

Does Goodnotes work for individual professionals and teams?

Yes. Goodnotes works just as well for individual professionals reviewing their own documents as it does for teams coordinating feedback across projects.

What types of documents can I annotate?

You can annotate contracts, proposals, reports, presentations, forms, technical drawings, and more — any PDF that needs feedback, edits, or signatures.

Can I type as well as handwrite on PDFs?

Yes. Add typed text, margin notes, highlights, and comments; whichever works best for your workflow.

Can I use Goodnotes across devices?

Goodnotes works across multiple platforms. You can access and work on your PDFs across any device, making it easy to review, annotate, and share wherever you are.