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1. Allow custom Google Drive folder for Auto Backup

   Currently, Google Drive Auto Backup is restricted to the root level of My Drive. I use Goodnotes together with Obsidian, with my Obsidian vault stored in Google Drive. I would like to back up my handwritten notes as PDFs directly into a folder such as:

   Google Drive → Obsidian Vault → Goodnotes

   More generally, allowing users to select an arbitrary Google Drive folder would make Auto Backup much easier to integrate with file-based workflows and other applications.

   Ideally, tapping Backup Location would open a Google Drive folder picker where the desired destination can be selected.

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2. GoodNotes does not support the Portuguese Hibro (Israel) language

   GoodNotes does not support the Portuguese Hibro (Israel) language

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3. Crop selection

   Where is my crop selection. It used to be right there on the first selection menu. In the picture mode why would I need to paste and match style? I’ve selected a picture, why would I need to paste?

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4. [Fountain Pen] Improvements

   The good notes fountain pen does not write how a fountain pen should. A fountain pen has a metal nib that creates thin cross strokes and wide down strokes. The pen in good notes is the opposite with wide side strokes and thin down strokes. The apple notes fountain pen is perfect in recreating the look of an actual fountain pen. This is the only reason I have to stay with apple notes. The pen interface is the most important for me. Otherwise, I would use good notes.

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5. Smart Guideline

   I would like to request the addition of a “Smart Guideline” feature similar to the one available in Samsung Notes. The feature could dynamically provide a subtle horizontal guideline while writing, helping users maintain a straight baseline even when working on completely blank pages.

   I frequently prefer unruled pages because they provide a cleaner and more flexible writing experience. However, maintaining a consistent straight line of handwriting on a blank page is difficult, particularly when writing longer notes. A Smart Guideline that assists with maintaining the writing baseline—without permanently adding ruled lines to the page—would solve this problem very effectively.

   Ideally, the feature could:

   • Detect the user’s handwriting baseline as they write.
   • Display a temporary, unobtrusive horizontal guideline.
   • Allow the guideline to move down automatically as the user progresses.
   • Optionally provide settings for guideline spacing, colour, and visibility.

   I believe this would be particularly useful for users who prefer writing on blank pages while still wanting the visual alignment benefits of ruled paper.

   I would like to request the addition of a “Smart Guideline” feature similar to the one available in Samsung Notes. The feature could dynamically provide a subtle horizontal guideline while writing, helping users maintain a straight baseline even when working on completely blank pages.

   I frequently prefer unruled pages because they provide a cleaner and more flexible writing experience. However, maintaining a consistent straight line of handwriting on a blank page is difficult, particularly when writing longer notes. A Smart Guideline that assists with maintaining the writing baseline—without permanently adding ruled lines to the page—would solve this problem very effectively.

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6. Colour bucket fill

   Add a bucket tool to fill colour into hand draw complex images, so for people who have to hand draw their own images easier. Don’t have to colour the whole thing bit by bit and way and for more accuracy.

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7. [Whiteboard options] Add Scene feature similar to Freeform

   I really like the whiteboard feature as it enables others and me to collaborate cross-platform on the same infinite canvas like on Freeform, where only Apple users can collaborate.

   But I miss the background options you get with ordinary.

   I also miss scenes from Freeform, which can serve as keynote slides, table of contents and a general outline of the whole mind-map.

   For me as a math and it student, this would be much appreciated.

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8. [Lock object] Prevent image from being selected

   It’s frustrating because whenever I try to write notes over an attached image, the image keeps getting selected instead. Even with the "lock" feature enabled, it only prevents the image from moving; I can't find any way to stop it from being selected. I seem to recall there used to be a specific setting for image objects in the document options—did that get removed? I can't seem to find it anymore. Please bring it back!

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9. 画像の背景透過

   画像の背景透過

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10. Bring back the ball point pen

    I hate using the fountain pen because I want all my writing to look consistent. The fountain pen has places where it's thicker and places where it's thinner and it drives me crazy. The ball point pen was way better because it was consistent. Bring it back!

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11. Scribble But Without Textbox

    I want much more freedom when I write than a textbox! So I'm requesting a feature where you can manually turn it on or off and when you write with your Apple Pencil on your iPad in GoodNotes with any pen (like brush pen, ball pen, fountain pen), as you write in real-time, your text gets replaced with a font. So it's basically scribble as you write with your handwriting and it gets turned into a font but without the textbox limitation. Because it saves a lot of time instead of clicking on the text box icon, then selecting text box size, and then start writing, especially when you are notetaking and the professor goes really fast! I miss key details from my professor because it takes so long. Thanks GoodNotes, hope you impliment this soon!

    I want much more freedom when I write than a textbox! So I'm requesting a feature where you can manually turn it on or off and when you write with your Apple Pencil on your iPad in GoodNotes with any pen (like brush pen, ball pen, fountain pen), as you write in real-time, your text gets replaced with a font. So it's basically scribble as you write with your handwriting and it gets turned into a font but without the textbox limitation. Because it saves a lot of time instead of clicking on the text box icon, then selecting text… more

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12. Download for offline editing that will still sync when connected

    You can make backups, but what would be nice is being able to have them kind of "cached" and saved on the devices storage for faster loading (loading in the app on android is pretty slow) and for access offline, but it still syncs back and forth when connected to internet. Mostly if loading could be faster, there's a lot of lag and it takes forever for things to open on the android app and sometimes on the web app too.

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13. After using lasso tool, put it back to pen tools.

    Currently, after using lasso tools, tapping with Apple Pencil will switch back to the eraser forcibly. It is so inconvenient that doesn’t revert to the tools I was using before, like pen or highlighters. Before the updates, it was used as usual. So please.

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14. Bug Report: Faulty PDF text data recognition blocks Text Box and Link tools

    Dear Goodnotes Support Team,
    I am writing to report a severe editing issue caused by the app's automatic PDF text recognition behavior, which currently frozen manual touch inputs on the document.
    When opening a PDF, Goodnotes automatically recognizes the text data and forcefully clusters a wide area into an unwanted purple selection block—even though I did not long-press to select any text. Furthermore, this text boundary recognition is highly inaccurate, capturing oversized regions regardless of the actual text layout.
    The critical issue is that within these faulty, automatically recognized text areas, all other manual touch inputs are completely disabled.
    My only goal is to tap on the empty spaces within that region to insert a new text box for typing or to add a hyperlink. However, because the app prioritizes the automatically recognized text data area, the entire region becomes completely unresponsive to the Text Box and Link tools. I am entirely blocked from inserting text or links where I want them, simply because the app has forcefully occupied that space with its automated text index.
    To resolve this workflow-breaking issue, I strongly request the following updates:

    1. Provide a [Toggle Switch in Settings] to completely disable this automatic text recognition/selection feature for users who do not need it.
    2. Ensure that manual user actions (like tapping to insert a Text Box or Link) [take absolute priority over the existing PDF text data area] so that users can freely type anywhere on the document.

    This text recognition behavior severely hinders the core note-taking experience. I kindly ask your development team to review this mechanic and release a swift fix.
    Thank you. I look forward to your response.

    Dear Goodnotes Support Team,
    I am writing to report a severe editing issue caused by the app's automatic PDF text recognition behavior, which currently frozen manual touch inputs on the document.
    When opening a PDF, Goodnotes automatically recognizes the text data and forcefully clusters a wide area into an unwanted purple selection block—even though I did not long-press to select any text. Furthermore, this text boundary recognition is highly inaccurate, capturing oversized regions regardless of the actual text layout.
    The critical issue is that within these faulty, automatically recognized text areas, all other manual touch inputs are completely disabled.
    My… more

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15. New update = hot garbage

    1. The tool bar being ON my document is blocking parts of my notebook, making my working area smaller.
    2. When in split screen mode half of the toolbar disappears(we used to be able to scroll over still) and will only reappear if i make the window bigger.
    3. Instead of functions being displayed on the toolbar i now have to press extra buttons to get to things like the bookmark, but why?
    4. Why is my pen automatically the lasso? In GoodNOTES you would think i would automatically need the pen no?
    5. Not everything needs to be a drop down menu! The double bar was goated! One tap to get to things NOT FIVE!
    6. The text box function is completely ruined. I have to tap it extra times to move it or expand it, but why?
    7. WHY ARE TEXTBOX CONTROLS ON MY SCREEN BLOCKING MY DOCUMENT?? JUST PUT IT BACK AT THE TOP OR ON THE SIDE OR SOMETHING BUT ON THE DOCUMENT I AM TRYING TO REFERENCE?? WHYYYYYYYYYYY?
    8. Press and hold to go into text mode? Why? There was a nice button that we could press that would instantly take us there. Now we press the text box button and then press and hold. Just for it to look odd.

    1. The tool bar being ON my document is blocking parts of my notebook, making my working area smaller.
    2. When in split screen mode half of the toolbar disappears(we used to be able to scroll over still) and will only reappear if i make the window bigger.
    3. Instead of functions being displayed on the toolbar i now have to press extra buttons to get to things like the bookmark, but why?
    4. Why is my pen automatically the lasso? In GoodNOTES you would think i would automatically need the pen no?
    5. Not everything needs to be a drop down menu! The double… more
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16. Table formatting issue when pasting from ChatGPT/Web

    Hello Goodnotes Team,

    I am a long-time user of Goodnotes, and I recently upgraded to Goodnotes 6. I am writing to request a crucial improvement regarding text formatting and tables.

    In Goodnotes 5, when I copied a table from ChatGPT or websites and pasted it into a text box, the table structure and grid format were preserved perfectly. However, in Goodnotes 6, this formatting is lost upon pasting; only the raw text appears or the table breaks entirely.

    Copying and pasting digital study materials (like ChatGPT tables) is essential for my workflow. It is very inconvenient to have to use workarounds like taking screenshots or passing through third-party apps just to keep the table format.

    Please improve Goodnotes 6 so that rich text and table structures from external sources are maintained when pasted, just like they used to be in Goodnotes 5.

    Thank you for making such a great app, and I look forward to seeing this fixed.

    Best regards

    Hello Goodnotes Team,

    I am a long-time user of Goodnotes, and I recently upgraded to Goodnotes 6. I am writing to request a crucial improvement regarding text formatting and tables.

    In Goodnotes 5, when I copied a table from ChatGPT or websites and pasted it into a text box, the table structure and grid format were preserved perfectly. However, in Goodnotes 6, this formatting is lost upon pasting; only the raw text appears or the table breaks entirely.

    Copying and pasting digital study materials (like ChatGPT tables) is essential for my workflow. It is very inconvenient to have to use… more

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17. Restore the undo button to top bar

    The undo button has been migrated to an inconvenient location. Please revert this change.

    I use split screen mode very often on my tablet, with Goodnotes on one side and lecture slides open on the other. The undo button was easily accessible before.

    Now I have to tap the 3-dot menu just to undo one change. The only other options are to use Goodnotes fullscreen (not ideal), or surgically erase things on diagrams I've drawn.

    This was so disruptive that I've already started moving to a different service. I'm aware there are smart gestures available, but I still heavily prefer the old system. Please revert it at once.

    The undo button has been migrated to an inconvenient location. Please revert this change.

    I use split screen mode very often on my tablet, with Goodnotes on one side and lecture slides open on the other. The undo button was easily accessible before.

    Now I have to tap the 3-dot menu just to undo one change. The only other options are to use Goodnotes fullscreen (not ideal), or surgically erase things on diagrams I've drawn.

    This was so disruptive that I've already started moving to a different service. I'm aware there are smart gestures available, but I still heavily prefer… more

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18. Remove background for images

    The tool similar to the one they have on word ( either the remove background, or set to transparent tool) for images… because I love to make aesthetic notes and it is so time consuming having to manually remove the background on images of third party tools and then import them into my notes

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19. Typing Feature in Toolbar

    Please bring back the typing tool in handwritten documents as a separate button in the toolbar.
    Also, please fix the overlapping of the typing “toolbar” with the title when typing.

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20. [Eraser] Pressure Sensitive Eraser

    Add a pressure-sensitive eraser, which allows the user to adjust the pressure level. Feeling different pressures determines whether the eraser function is activated.

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