Goodnotes Limited

Handwriting and PDF annotation are at the center of Goodnotes Limited’s best-known product, Goodnotes, which turns a tablet into a notebook for handwritten notes, planners, and marked-up documents. The appeal is the mix of freehand writing, organized digital notebooks, search, and imported PDFs in one workspace; it is especially relevant to students and people who annotate documents. By our assessment, that combination gives it a clear job rather than making it just another general notes app. The experience depends on a compatible device and stylus for the most natural handwriting, and people who prefer typing or paper may not gain much from its central features. It sits among dedicated digital notebook apps, with Notability and Apple Notes as familiar alternatives. A notebook can be reorganized or searched without carrying a stack of paper.