Write like it’s paper. Edit like it’s digital.

Goodnotes is built for stylus-first thinking. Capture ideas naturally, then refine them in seconds with Smart Ink—so your notes stay easy to read and easy to build on as your day moves fast.

Stay in flow from first stroke to final draft

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See how you can work smarter in minutes.

Everything you need to write cleaner, faster, and more flexibly

Write freely, then tidy up in seconds 

Straighten and align handwriting, adjust spacing, and reshape paragraphs without losing your original style—Smart Ink Notes Organisation means your notes look polished, even when you’re working quickly.

Handwriting to text conversion

Convert handwritten notes into clean, editable text for sharing, or turning ideas instantly into clear and clear text documents

Gesture-first editing

Use natural pen gestures like Scribble To Erase and Circle To Lasso notes and diagrams so you can edit at the speed you think.

Cleaner notes means clearer thinking 

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Saved per week per team member on note organization

45
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Faster meeting recap creation with AI summarization

90
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Teams report improved information findability

60
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Reduction in time spent reformatting notes

Why users rely on the Stylus Experience

“I absolutely love how perfectly Goodnotes works with the Apple Pencil — the writing feels super smooth and responsive. Goodnotes helps me keep all my handwritten notes, PDFs, and class materials in one place, so I don’t have to juggle multiple apps. Being able to search my handwriting, organize notebooks, and sync them across devices saves me time and keeps my workflow way more organized.”

Minjeong K.

Senior Researcher

“I like Goodnotes for keeping exhibition notes organised and searchable. It lets me sketch layouts, annotate floorplans, and compile provenance details easily. Handwriting recognition is accurate, and syncing across devices helps me work smoothly between gallery, office, and storage areas. It has replaced my scattered paper files, making it much easier to write reports quickly.”

Professional in Health

Wellness & Fitness

“Excellent app to take notes. I like the way it corrects my writing, also the spelling check even if I am handwriting. I love how easy it is to organize all my notes, helping me organize notes for all my projects.”

Eli B

Transformation Manager Medical Devices

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FAQ

How do I use Smart Ink while writing?

Write as usual, then use Smart Ink Notes Organisation tools to reflow handwriting, insert spaces, or straighten and align text to keep your notes structured.

Can I edit handwriting without rewriting it?

Yes. You can select handwriting and make quick edits like moving, copying, or deleting—so you can refine your notes without starting over.

How does handwriting reflow work?

When you adjust the width of your handwriting, Goodnotes automatically reflows your writing while keeping common structures like paragraphs and lists intact.

Does spellcheck change my handwriting style?

No. Spellcheck flags misspellings as you write while keeping the same look and feel of your own handwriting style.

What are ‘Scribble to Erase’ and ‘Circle to Lasso’?

They are simple pen gestures that help you edit faster. Scribble over ink to erase it. Circle content and tap the circle to quickly select it.

Do the handwriting features work across multiple languages?

Yes. Goodnotes supports handwriting features across 15+ languages. Handwriting conversion supports Japanese, Korean, Russian, Thai, and Simplified & Traditional Chinese, plus a wide set of Latin languages like English, French, German, and Spanish.

What stylus can I use with Goodnotes?

Goodnotes works with any stylus that your device supports. On iPad, Apple Pencil is the best match for the full “pen on paper” feel. On Android and Windows tablets, you can use compatible active pens like the Samsung S Pen on supported devices.