Goodnotes

What it does

Goodnotes is a note-taking app for tablets and other devices. You can write by hand, type, sketch or record audio, annotate PDFs, and work on whiteboards and text documents. Notes sync across devices. Goodnotes AI adds search, summaries and diagram tools. Teams can collaborate in shared notebooks and documents. A signup page offers a free start with no credit card, and a 30 day free trial is listed. Apps are available for iOS and iPadOS, Mac, Windows, Android and the web.

The home page lists tools for note-taking, whiteboards, text documents, PDF annotation, AI productivity, collaboration, meeting notes, audio recordings, handwriting and quicknotes. PDF annotation includes handwriting, highlights, typed text and margin notes, with searchable handwriting and export for sharing. The signup page supports Google, Microsoft and Apple single sign on. Downloads cover iOS and iPadOS, Mac, Windows, Android and web, plus Goodnotes Stickers. Pricing, help center, case studies and a marketplace are linked from the site. Security features mentioned include admin controls, encryption and privacy-first design.