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  1. I import a lot of older books and text images from classes, but in order to use goodnotes AI, the words in the imported PDF need to be actual text.

    MacOS does it well in preview, but I can't export it as embedded text from the image scan, so I'll have to resort to janky online tools that take forever to read the images then ultimately import it again to goodnotes.

    I've seen some occassional messages from the AI sidebar asking if it can read it, but it never does and the message is sporatic anyway. How can goodnotes read…

    2 votes

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  2. The pencil tool could benefit from the possibility of regulating sensitivity, stabilization, stroke streamlining, and CONCENTRATION allowing for smoother, more controlled lines when writing or sketching. At the moment, it feels a bit too dull and diluted, making precise work difficult. Additionally, it would be great if the pencil tip were round instead of flat, to better mimic the feel of a real pencil and produce more natural, consistent strokes.

    2 votes

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  3. Dear GoodNotes Developers,
    I hope this doesn’t come across as too forward, but I have a suggestion I’d like to share.
    I would greatly appreciate it if you could create a dedicated bug report channel here.
    For example, when a Sticky Note is positioned at the center or bottom of the screen, the screen automatically moves whenever the keyboard is opened. I’ve reported this issue multiple times through the in-app bug reporting, but even after several updates over the past few days, the issue still hasn’t been addressed.
    There are also other ongoing issues, such as scrolling glitches, pen input…

    2 votes

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  4. It would be helpful for many people if the flashcard set could be exported as a PDF and printed, for example.

    2 votes

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  5. I really love the addition of the elbow/curved line correctors, perfect shape tools, and stroke settings, however the issues coinciding with these are making them hard to enjoy.
    1. Arrows and other connecting lines auto attach to other shapes in the document with seemly no way of detaching them. I understand they are called connecting lines for a reason and are meant for connecting diagrams and flow charts, but I almost never use them to connect objects or shapes. This makes using them to draw arrows and other pictures very frustrating and annoying. The new shape tool does not have…

    2 votes

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  6. Arranging by time or name is not the way I want it. Please allow us to drag items to organize them.

    2 votes

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  7. Please add voice recording of system in audio recording option. As now we take classes mostly online .please add it please please please

    3 votes

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  8. I found this feature very helpful with my creative designs in previous versions of the app. I have long loved Goodnotes and am disappointed that I can no longer easily use this feature. While using lasso you can see that I can adjusted the size but there is no longer the option to rotate the selected shape.

    2 votes

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  9. Why were the Arabic fonts removed? All my friends and I are upset about the removal of the Arabic fonts. If they are not returned, I and all my friends will cancel the subscription and it will not be renewed. This is a tragedy. I have a project that I have been working on and coordinating for three years. I am surprised that today it is in a state of chaos because of the removal of the fonts that I was applying to it.

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  10. I can’t really use the new shape tool to teach geometry.
    The new version
    - attaches the handwritten data to the shape, so I can’t move them separately
    - automatically deletes parts of my handwritten notes if it’s on a shape
    - it’s not possible to rotate the shapes.
    - I can’t remove the border of the shape.

    I attached a few drawings that could be made easily in the previous versions.
    Thanks if you consider to bring back the previous settings for the shape tool.

    2 votes

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  11. I would love to see a dark theme option in Slide Show (Presentation Mode). Currently, presentations are displayed with a light background, which can be harsh on the eyes, especially in low-light environments such as lectures or bedside teaching.

    Notability already offers a Dark Presentation Mode, and it’s extremely helpful for reducing eye strain and improving readability during night study sessions or when presenting in dim rooms.

    Adding this feature in GoodNotes would:

    Make presentations more comfortable on the eyes.

    Improve usability for students, educators, and professionals who work at night.

    Keep GoodNotes competitive with similar apps.

    Suggested Implementation:
    A…

    3 votes

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  12. It would be incredibly useful if Goodnotes could apply OCR to both inserted images and imported PDFs. This would allow users to search, highlight, and copy text from all types of study materials.

    5 votes

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  13. When listening to recordings, the pause, play, and progress bar used to be at the top of the screen and now they are in a window and in the way and I often accidentally hit it with my hand or pencil which is incredibly frustrating. Please put it back.

    2 votes

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  14. When moving stickers or text boxes between pages, they disappear. The only way to make this work is to cut and paste. Please let us move stuff between pages.

    2 votes

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  15. When using tape over a marker highlight, lifting the tape automatically switches the app into selection mode. Please fix this behavior so that removing tape does not trigger selection mode.

    2 votes

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  16. Hello GoodNotes Team,

    I love using GoodNotes for note-taking, but I think a dark mode specifically for handwriting templates would be a great addition. While the app supports dark mode for menus, the note pages themselves remain white, which can strain the eyes during long study or work sessions.

    With a dark mode for note pages, users could:

    Reduce eye strain during night-time or low-light usage.

    Customize page backgrounds for better visibility of handwriting.

    Maintain the same experience without affecting exported notes.

    This feature would enhance comfort and usability for long note-taking sessions. Thank you for considering it!
    @Golf

    2 votes

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  17. I am a user of GoodNotes on a Microsoft Surface Studio (Windows version) . When using the Text Tool, the newly created text box should automatically span the entire paper width (or full usable margin width) without manually resizing each time.

    Why it’s important:

    Saves time and friction: each time I start a new text box, I currently have to resize it manually.

    Provides a consistent look and layout across notes, especially when writing longer paragraphs.

    Makes Windows version closer in functionality to what iPad version has, enhancing cross-platform consistency.

    Suggestions for implementation:

    Option in settings: “New Text Box Default…

    2 votes

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  18. 1- Sync Pen Colors Across Devices
    It would be great if custom pen colors automatically synced between all devices linked to the same account (iPad, Windows, Android, etc.). This way, users can keep a consistent color palette without having to recreate it manually.

    2- Add Paper That Matches the Document Size
    Please add an option to insert new pages that automatically match the size and layout of the current document. This would make it easier to keep documents consistent without adjusting the paper size each time.

    3- Add More Built-in Stickers
    Expanding the sticker library with more categories (study, productivity,…

    2 votes

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  19. When selecting text on an iPad on a pdf, I have to hold down on a word and manually drag the selection as if I am using my finger. The drag function with a cursor on iPad is currently used to scroll through, but this is much less useful than using two fingers on a trackpad or a scroll wheel. Could the ‘drag cursor’ function please be reprogrammed to select text instead (like in every other application) please??

    2 votes

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  20. Please bring back the old method of being able to tap anywhere on screen to show the sticker menu and have the sticker placed exactly where you tapped on screen. The new method of tapping the sticker icon in the toolbar, selecting a sticker, the. Having to find the sticker randomly placed on the page, then move it where it’s required is such a backwards step and waste of time!

    2 votes

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