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1. API

   Please add a public API and developer resources so files can be automatically imported and organized into folders by class, week, and lecture. Better automation support would make Goodnotes much more powerful for students and developers building academic workflows.

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2. Autocorrect on Text Documents

   I'd love if we could have autocorrect and spelling check for typed notes. It's a feature for written notes, but I'd love it for typed notes too.

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3. Custom folder background

   Let us customize the background of our folder just like MacOS! I feel like I can put in quick info related to the folder in the background itself

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4. Support text-based PDF highlighting & add rectangular PDF text highlight

   There should be an option to be able to highlight the pdf text in the highlighter color you have selected. Similar to how you long press on a word and it selects, it should highlight, that way its much cleaner and easier on laptops to use. It should be in a rectangular highlighter shape. This feature is available in notability and is really urging me to switch.

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5. storage

   Fix Goodnotes Storage Management – This Is a Technical Disaster

   Goodnotes’ storage architecture is fundamentally broken. My actual library size is ~6 GB, yet the app is bloated to 27 GB on-device. This clearly indicates severe issues with cache invalidation, temporary file persistence, and orphaned/ghost data retention.

   Instead of performing routine garbage collection and data compaction, Goodnotes seems to endlessly accumulate redundant assets (thumbnails, partial syncs, stale caches). This is textbook storage leakage — exactly what happens when an app doesn’t properly implement lifecycle management for its local data.

   For an app marketed as a professional-grade productivity tool, this level of inefficiency is unacceptable. Users shouldn’t be forced into a delete-and-reinstall cycle just to reclaim wasted storage. Implement proper cache eviction policies, file system hygiene, and background storage optimization. Until then, Goodnotes is less of a note-taking tool and more of a storage black hole.

   Fix Goodnotes Storage Management – This Is a Technical Disaster

   Goodnotes’ storage architecture is fundamentally broken. My actual library size is ~6 GB, yet the app is bloated to 27 GB on-device. This clearly indicates severe issues with cache invalidation, temporary file persistence, and orphaned/ghost data retention.

   Instead of performing routine garbage collection and data compaction, Goodnotes seems to endlessly accumulate redundant assets (thumbnails, partial syncs, stale caches). This is textbook storage leakage — exactly what happens when an app doesn’t properly implement lifecycle management for its local data.

   For an app marketed as a professional-grade productivity tool, this level… more

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6. Pen color inversion for dark backgrounds and export options

   Feature request:

   Hi GoodNotes team,

   I would like to suggest a feature for better dark mode note-taking.

   When the page background is dark, it would be very helpful if pen colors could automatically reverse or adapt for visibility. For example, black handwriting could appear white on a dark background, while still preserving readability.

   Also, when exporting notes, please allow users to choose whether the handwriting should be exported as black or white. This would be especially useful because notes that look clear on a dark background may become hard to read when exported or printed.

   Suggested options:

   Auto-invert pen color when using a dark background
   Keep original pen color
   Export handwriting as black
   Export handwriting as white
   Export exactly as shown on screen

   This would make dark mode much more practical for studying, annotating, and sharing notes.

   Thank you.

   Feature request:

   Hi GoodNotes team,

   I would like to suggest a feature for better dark mode note-taking.

   When the page background is dark, it would be very helpful if pen colors could automatically reverse or adapt for visibility. For example, black handwriting could appear white on a dark background, while still preserving readability.

   Also, when exporting notes, please allow users to choose whether the handwriting should be exported as black or white. This would be especially useful because notes that look clear on a dark background may become hard to read when exported or printed.

   Suggested options:

   Auto-invert pen color… more

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7. Make it quicker again

   Goodnotes has become more cumbersome and slower with the latest update. I now need two clicks to switch between pens and the laser pointer. When I have images, there is now always a white border at the top of the projection, and I first have to switch to read-only mode to display the image in full screen.
   The fold-out toolbox also takes up space on the screen.
   Adding to favorites also requires one more click.
   The updates have only increased the amount of work involved and represent a deterioration. On the other hand, I don't need AI or sound recordings. The new features take up space and displace existing ones.
   I would suggest that Goodnotes really allow you to customize it however you want. Without the AI button or record button, everything would still fit as before.

   Goodnotes has become more cumbersome and slower with the latest update. I now need two clicks to switch between pens and the laser pointer. When I have images, there is now always a white border at the top of the projection, and I first have to switch to read-only mode to display the image in full screen.
   The fold-out toolbox also takes up space on the screen.
   Adding to favorites also requires one more click.
   The updates have only increased the amount of work involved and represent a deterioration. On the other hand, I don't need AI or sound recordings.… more

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8. [Audio Recording] Fix issue where audio stops or disappears in split-screen mode

   When using GoodNotes in split-screen mode, I record audio on one side so I can listen to it later, while studying for a test on the other side. However, if I close the screen I’m studying on, the recording disappears. The same thing happens when I try to open a different document on the study side — the recording stops and disappears.

   This feature worked fine before the update and also in GoodNotes 5, so I really want this issue fixed immediately. It’s seriously affecting my test preparation, and I’m having a lot of trouble because of it. Please fix it as soon as possible.

   When using GoodNotes in split-screen mode, I record audio on one side so I can listen to it later, while studying for a test on the other side. However, if I close the screen I’m studying on, the recording disappears. The same thing happens when I try to open a different document on the study side — the recording stops and disappears.

   This feature worked fine before the update and also in GoodNotes 5, so I really want this issue fixed immediately. It’s seriously affecting my test preparation, and I’m having a lot of trouble because of it. Please fix… more

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9. Personal Handwriting Model / Handwriting Cleanup

   I would love to see a feature that allows users to create a personalized handwriting profile that GoodNotes can use whenever AI edits, corrects, or improves handwritten notes.

   How it could work:

   1. Create a Personal Handwriting Profile

      • The user writes the full alphabet (uppercase and lowercase letters), numbers, and common symbols/punctuation marks in their neatest handwriting using a stylus.
      • GoodNotes saves these samples as the user's personal handwriting model.
      • This handwriting model becomes the reference style that AI uses for future handwriting improvements.

   2. Handwriting Cleanup

      • Users can write notes naturally, even if their handwriting becomes messy while taking notes quickly.
      • The user can then select, highlight, or circle a section of handwriting and choose a "Clean Up Handwriting" option.
      • AI rewrites the selected text using the user's saved handwriting style rather than a generic handwriting style or typed font.
      • The result remains personal and handwritten while being much easier to read.

   3. AI Spell Correction

      • When AI detects and corrects a misspelled handwritten word, the corrected word should be generated using the user's saved handwriting profile.
      • This would make corrected words blend seamlessly with the rest of the handwritten notes.
      • Currently, AI-generated corrections can look noticeably different from the user's actual handwriting.

   4. AI-Generated Content

      • If GoodNotes AI adds words, rewrites text, creates summaries, or makes other edits, the new content could be generated in the user's saved handwriting style.
      • This would keep notes visually consistent and maintain the feeling of genuine handwritten notes.

   Important Consideration
   * The handwriting profile should remain based on the user's intentional handwriting samples and should not continuously learn from everyday note-taking.
   * Many users (including myself) write neatly some of the time and (mostly) messily when writing quickly.
   * If the system continuously learned from all handwriting, it could gradually adopt the messy handwriting style instead of preserving the user's preferred neat handwriting style.

   Benefits
   * Preserves each user's unique handwriting style.
   * Makes messy notes easier to read without losing their personal appearance.
   * Creates more natural-looking AI corrections and edits.
   * Provides a better experience than converting handwriting to typed text or generic AI handwriting.

   I believe this feature would be especially valuable for students, professionals, and anyone who wants cleaner notes while still keeping the look and feel of their own handwriting.

   I would love to see a feature that allows users to create a personalized handwriting profile that GoodNotes can use whenever AI edits, corrects, or improves handwritten notes.

   How it could work:

   1. Create a Personal Handwriting Profile

      • The user writes the full alphabet (uppercase and lowercase letters), numbers, and common symbols/punctuation marks in their neatest handwriting using a stylus.
      • GoodNotes saves these samples as the user's personal handwriting model.
      • This handwriting model becomes the reference style that AI uses for future handwriting improvements.

   2. Handwriting Cleanup

      • Users can write notes naturally, even if their handwriting becomes messy while taking notes quickly.
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10. Real-time handwriting beautification (Apple Pencil)

    I’d love a feature that automatically refines handwriting to a font or refining my actual handwriting in real time while writing, similar to Freenotes.

    I would like to:

    • Smooth and standardize strokes live
    • Keep the user’s handwriting style OR apply a font
    • Improve legibility and aesthetics instantly

    Use case:

    • Annotating PDFs where neatness matters
    • Taking notes that look polished without rewriting
    • Digital planning

    Why it matters:
    Currently, GoodNotes requires manual conversion or editing. A real-time system would:

    • Save time
    • Improve visual quality
    • Compete with newer apps offering live handwriting refinement

    Optional features:

    • Toggle on/off
    • Adjustable “cleanliness” level
    • Style presets (natural vs polished)

    I’d love a feature that automatically refines handwriting to a font or refining my actual handwriting in real time while writing, similar to Freenotes.

    I would like to:

    • Smooth and standardize strokes live
    • Keep the user’s handwriting style OR apply a font
    • Improve legibility and aesthetics instantly

    Use case:

    • Annotating PDFs where neatness matters
    • Taking notes that look polished without rewriting
    • Digital planning

    Why it matters:
    Currently, GoodNotes requires manual conversion or editing. A real-time system would:

    • Save time
    • Improve visual quality
    • Compete with newer apps offering live handwriting refinement

    Optional features:

    • Toggle on/off
    • Adjustable “cleanliness” level
    • Style presets (natural… more
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11. handwriting mindmap

    Handwriting mindmap is soooo needed! there are few apps can do this, but if it is combined in goodnotes, i am sure there will be much more subscribers

    The only app i can find with the features is Tmind.

    hope to see these feature launched soon!

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12. Moving lasso'd items between pages in the same doc

    PLEASE make it to where we can move selected items across pages without having to copy and paste!!!!

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13. Expand Page Option

    Have a feature where you can expand the page of a document, so that you can have extra space to write annotations. This would be helpful for med students like me who often write and annotate over books but have no space to write. Have an option to expand the page to the left, or to the right, or expand both sides, or customized expansion.

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14. Tape

    Be able to remove tape in the entire deck with one button rather than for a page because when exporting I don’t want the tape, or a button to export without tape

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15. [New languages] Danish

    Please add danish as a language in Goodnotes !🙏

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16. Two page view

    Two page double page view in one window mode please

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17. Improve Search Navigation in Goodnotes

    • Search sometimes misses words that are already present in the document.
    • Add Match Case and Whole Words search options.
    • Navigate directly to the exact location of the searched word instead of only opening the page.
    • Preserve the current zoom level when jumping to search results.
    • Highlight the searched word after navigation.
    • This would be especially useful in Whiteboard mode, where the large canvas makes precise navigation essential.
    • A search experience similar to PDF Expert would greatly improve speed and productivity.

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18. Shape tool is not as good as before

    Shape tool has become worse than goodnotes 6. Earlier we could draw any shape by drawing and holding the shape but now it converts every weird shape into a perfect shape line like square, rectangle or star
    Just make it as flexible as goodnotes 6 shape tool

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19. Theme Customization

    Please introduce a theme customization feature in Goodnotes.
    
    It would be great if users could personalize the app by selecting their own colors or applying themes from a theme store.
    
    In addition to light and dark mode, please allow customization of the writing UI, menu colors, and background styles as well.

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20. Permanent tab bar

    When I have a document open, the tab bar shows a tab for each open document. Also, the Home tab appears on the left in the tab bar. When I click on it, the tab bar with the open documents disappears. To get back to the open documents, I then have to open a document again.

    It would be easier if in the Home view (a) the tab bar remained permanently at the top (so that the Home view is just another tab), or (b) there was a shortcut called “Open documents” on the left.

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