GoodNotes 6 is a comprehensive and feature-rich note-taking application designed to replace traditional paper notebooks with a digital solution, offering a seamless and natural handwriting experience on digital devices.
What GoodNotes Does
GoodNotes 6 allows users to create, organize, and manage digital notebooks, combining the simplicity of handwriting with the power of digital tools. It is available on iPad, iPhone, Mac, and integrates well across these devices to ensure your notes are always accessible and synced.Key Features
Digital Notebooks and Customization
- Users can create unlimited digital notebooks with customizable paper templates, including Blank Paper, Ruled Paper, Cornell Paper, Checklists, Planners, and more. Each notebook can have unique page themes, sizes, and layouts, allowing for versatility within a single notebook.
Handwriting and Text Integration
- GoodNotes supports both handwriting and typed text on the same page, along with the ability to add images, stickers, diagrams, and doodles. The app features advanced AI for spell-checking, word prediction, and even summarizing and editing typed text.
Organization and Navigation
- The app offers robust navigation tools, including automatic import of PDF tables of contents, custom outlines, and the ability to search through handwritten notes, PDF text, and scans using optical character recognition (OCR). Users can also bookmark pages, use vertical or horizontal scrolling, and manage documents through a clear workflow.
Collaboration and Sharing
- GoodNotes enables real-time collaboration by allowing users to share links to their notebooks, enabling multiple users to edit and comment on documents simultaneously. Notes can be shared via email or links, and users can work on the same documents asynchronously.
Audio and Study Tools
- The app includes features such as audio note recording that syncs with written notes, ideal for lectures or presentations. It also offers Study Sets, which are flashcards based on active recall and spaced repetition, helping students and learners to study more effectively.
Backup and Syncing
- GoodNotes ensures data safety by allowing backups to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive, and uses iCloud to sync notes across all connected devices.
Presentation and Export
- Users can present their notes directly from the app using AirPlay or HDMI, and export notes as PDFs to email, print, or share them elsewhere. The Laser Pointer feature on Mac helps guide the audience’s attention during presentations.
Additional Features
- GoodNotes 6 introduces new features like Stroke Stabilization for smoother handwriting, AI-driven summarization of audio recordings, and enhanced text box customization with options for background and border colors, shadows, and more.