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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.

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Stay in flow from first stroke to final draft

Write naturally, refine instantly

Goodnotes gives you a smooth, responsive writing experience with built-in spellcheck—then helps you clean things up without rewriting from scratch, all while retaining the look and feel of your own handwriting.

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Keep your notes neatly formatted

Adjust the width and alignment of your handwriting, and your notes automatically reformat—so paragraphs and lists stay intact even after edits.

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Make quick edits without switching tools

Select handwriting with a simple gesture, then copy, paste, move it or add spaces—perfect for easily re-organising your notes.

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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.

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Handwriting to text conversion

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

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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.

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Cleaner notes means clearer thinking 

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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

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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.
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