Text documents that evolve with your ideas

Bring polished, professional documents to life seamlessly - keeping context, conversation, and thinking connected in one place

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From first draft to final document

A flexible text document that fits into
modern workflows

Create documents that stay connected to the ideas behind them.

Built for teams across regulated and creative industries

Core Features

A collaborative text document

Write together in real time or on your own schedule. See updates instantly across devices, keep discussions tied to the content, and move faster without workflow friction.

Modular formatting that adapts to your thinking

Structure documents your way. Arrange headings, paragraphs, lists, tables, images, and diagrams in whichever order suits your needs.

Audio recording and dictation, built in

Record meetings, dictate ideas, or capture quick thoughts directly into your document. Reduce manual note-taking and keep spoken context linked to the written record.

AI support where it actually helps

Use AI to summarize long documents, clarify key points, or surface insights without replacing human judgment or creative control.

Security and device-level consistency

Work confidently across iPad, Mac, Windows, and web. Enterprise-ready security and permissions help teams collaborate at scale while meeting governance needs.

How teams improve documentation with Goodnotes

4
hrs

Saved per week per team member on note organization

45
%

Faster meeting recap creation with AI summarization

90
%

Teams report improved information findability

60
%

Reduction in time spent reformatting notes

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FAQs

Is Text Documents a separate product?

No. Text Documents is part of Goodnotes, alongside notebooks, whiteboards, and other tools—all in one place.

Can teams collaborate in real time?

Yes. Teams can edit together live or asynchronously, with updates syncing instantly across devices.

Does this work for regulated or security-conscious teams?

Yes. Goodnotes supports secure collaboration, device-level consistency, and enterprise-ready controls for teams that need governance and reliability.

Is AI required to use Text Documents?

No. AI features are optional and designed to support clarity and efficiency—never to replace how teams choose to work.