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1. Laser Pointer Tool Writing

   The writing experience is much smoother with the laser tool, and looks prettier as well. I would love to have that permanantly as a pen type. It would still be a huge help if at least if the developers could share which thickness/sharpness etc. to use with which pen style to best 'replicate' the laser.

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2. Stickers - bring back the old menu

   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!

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3. ocr pdf export

   Be able to export pages with handwritten text from a notebook as seachable PDF, so including the (already existing) OCR-layer. So my exported PDFs become seachable, too.

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4. Optimization Issues in GoodNotes for iPad on Apple M-Series Chips

   This proposal summarizes optimization issues that include chronic overheating, performance degradation, and user experience problems occurring in the GoodNotes iPad app, even on high-performance Apple Silicon devices such as the M1 iPad Pro and newer models equipped with M-series chips.

   The core objective of this proposal is to respect the hardware constraints of the iPad’s fanless design while fully leveraging Apple Silicon–specific hardware accelerators, including the Apple Neural Engine (ANE), through a truly native architecture approach. By optimizing GoodNotes in accordance with Apple Silicon hardware characteristics, the app should regain a “Pro-level” stability where users no longer need to restart their device simply to restore normal pen input performance.

   During long-term usage (e.g., university undergraduate students using GoodNotes continuously for 6–8 hours or more while attending classes), performance gradually degrades. As a result, users are forced to quit the app or reboot their device to recover a usable writing experience. Despite updates released after the introduction of GoodNotes AI, these issues persist repeatedly. This strongly suggests severe internal memory fragmentation and resource leaks.

   Due to these unresolved issues, many users who wish to use GoodNotes 6 are compelled to downgrade to GoodNotes 5, even after purchasing both versions, simply to maintain basic usability.

   The following issues are still observed:

   • Blurred page rendering when zooming into scanned documents or large PDF files

   • Charging repeatedly stopping around 80% due to thermal protection (thermal throttling) during use

   • The iPadOS system forcibly reducing screen brightness due to excessive heat generated while using GoodNotes, resulting in very dim displays

   • Severe scroll stuttering when AI responses are being generated, while recording audio, when scrolling text content, or when interacting with page layouts—scroll lag occurs across nearly all scrollable UI areas

   • Unintended page jumps to the very top or bottom when scrolling through document pages

   • AI analysis (indexing/preparation phase) frequently remaining stuck at 0% for extended periods

   • Severe pen input lag and intermittent stroke interruptions

   • Excessive device overheating

   • For students who must use GoodNotes for extended periods on campus, enabling Low Power Mode combined with audio recording, simultaneous handwriting, and GoodNotes AI usage causes critical issues such as pen input interruptions and uncontrolled scroll jumps

   • When deleting pages, importing images, or adding/removing pages via the page layout feature, deleted data is not properly removed from the GoodNotes archive. “Ghost files” remain, and imported documents (entire files or partial pages) are duplicated in full, resulting in massive storage bloat and triggering AI network errors

   Additionally, it would be highly beneficial to introduce an automatic resource-aware control mechanism. When Low Power Mode is enabled, or when the device begins to overheat or approach critical thermal thresholds, background-intensive processes such as AI indexing, document analysis, and spell-checking should be automatically paused or temporarily suspended. This would prevent unnecessary thermal throttling, reduce system-wide performance degradation, and preserve core interactions such as pen input and scrolling responsiveness during active use.

   These issues have been present since the release of GoodNotes 6 and remain unresolved to this day. As many of these problems also existed in earlier versions, meaningful optimization and fundamental architectural improvements are urgently needed rather than continued deferral.

   This proposal summarizes optimization issues that include chronic overheating, performance degradation, and user experience problems occurring in the GoodNotes iPad app, even on high-performance Apple Silicon devices such as the M1 iPad Pro and newer models equipped with M-series chips.

   The core objective of this proposal is to respect the hardware constraints of the iPad’s fanless design while fully leveraging Apple Silicon–specific hardware accelerators, including the Apple Neural Engine (ANE), through a truly native architecture approach. By optimizing GoodNotes in accordance with Apple Silicon hardware characteristics, the app should regain a “Pro-level” stability where users no longer need to restart… more

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5. Bidirectional links and Knowledge Graph View

   Please add bidirectional links. I use Obsidian as a Personal knowledge management (PKM) vault and love its bidirectional links and Knowledge Graph view. Being able to see how notes reference each other makes large collections of notes manageable while also allowing me to make connections otherwise impossible to see. Please add so GoodNote can be my one stop shop for note taking.

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6. Toolbar disappear

   I like the new update, especially where you can make the toolbar disappear, but still write. I want it to stay gone when I double-tap my Apple Pencil to erase. It increases space on the page with it gone, but I would love to be able to switch to my erase (by double-tapping), and not have it pop back up.

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7. Joining pages together for cross stitch

   I use Goodnotes for cross stitch. Many of my patterns are PDF files with multiple pages. It would be nice to be able to join the individual pattern pages together to create one seamless picture.

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8. Stream line sending over shared document

   When allowing sharing a document it should have the options to send it to someone not just copy the link

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9. Foulders for favourites

   It would be very helpful if the objects saved in “favourites” could be further organized, for example by allowing users to sort favorites into folders. Thank you very much.

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10. Expand Pencil Grades and Add a Mechanical Pencil Tool in GoodNotes

    I would like to suggest expanding the pencil tool in GoodNotes by adding a full range of pencil hardness options, including:

    12B, 11B, 10B, 9B, 8B, 7B, 6B, 5B, 4B, 3B, 2B, B, HB, F, H, 2H, 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H, 7H, 8H, 9H, and 10H.

    In addition, it would be great to include a mechanical pencil (sharp pencil) tool, which would be especially useful for precise writing, diagrams, and technical notes.

    These additions would provide users with more realistic and flexible drawing and writing experiences, similar to traditional pencils.

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11. Add PDF Editing Features to Correct Typos and Layout Issues

    I often import lecture PDFs into GoodNotes to take notes and add annotations. However, the materials uploaded by professors or instructors are rarely 100% free of typos or layout errors. These mistakes can sometimes confuse GoodNotes AI, and when typos exist, I often end up importing a blank white page and manually re-typing the corrected text using the text or pen tools.

    As PDF editing is becoming increasingly important, I would like to suggest adding built-in PDF editing features that allow users to directly correct typos and fix layout issues within PDFs. This would make it possible to view and work with corrected text and properly adjusted layouts, without relying on workarounds such as overlaying new text or images.

    Such a feature would significantly improve both note-taking efficiency and AI accuracy when working with lecture materials.

    I often import lecture PDFs into GoodNotes to take notes and add annotations. However, the materials uploaded by professors or instructors are rarely 100% free of typos or layout errors. These mistakes can sometimes confuse GoodNotes AI, and when typos exist, I often end up importing a blank white page and manually re-typing the corrected text using the text or pen tools.

    As PDF editing is becoming increasingly important, I would like to suggest adding built-in PDF editing features that allow users to directly correct typos and fix layout issues within PDFs. This would make it possible to view and… more

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12. Add AI Model Selection and File Attachment Features to GoodNotes AI

    Proposal: Add AI Model Selection and File Attachment Features to GoodNotes AI
    I would like to suggest adding AI model selection and advanced attachment capabilities to GoodNotes AI.

    First, it would be great to introduce tiered AI plans under the GoodNotes AI Pass, such as AI Basic, AI Pro, and AI Special. Based on the selected AI Pass and the available tokens or credits, users could choose and use different AI response models.
    For example: ChatGPT 5.2 (Thinking / Auto / Instant), Gemini 3 Pro, Gemini Flash, or a GoodNotes-native AI model (v1.0).

    Second, I suggest adding options that allow users to choose whether the AI should respond based on:

    the current document only,

    the document plus web search, or

    web search only.

    In addition, a Deep Research mode would be highly valuable for more in-depth analysis and long-form answers.

    Finally, regarding attachments: currently, users can only attach images or text via the Lasso Tool. It would be very helpful if users could:

    reference and attach other GoodNotes documents,

    import files from iCloud, OneDrive, or Google Drive, and

    attach external files such as images or PDFs directly to the AI prompt.

    The number of files that can be uploaded or attached could be differentiated based on the user’s AI Pass tier or subscription level.

    Proposal: Add AI Model Selection and File Attachment Features to GoodNotes AI
    I would like to suggest adding AI model selection and advanced attachment capabilities to GoodNotes AI.

    First, it would be great to introduce tiered AI plans under the GoodNotes AI Pass, such as AI Basic, AI Pro, and AI Special. Based on the selected AI Pass and the available tokens or credits, users could choose and use different AI response models.
    For example: ChatGPT 5.2 (Thinking / Auto / Instant), Gemini 3 Pro, Gemini Flash, or a GoodNotes-native AI model (v1.0).

    Second, I suggest adding options that allow… more

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13. Suggested Feature: Integrated Calculator and Scratch Paper

    Hello Goodnotes Team,

    I’d love to suggest a feature that could make Goodnotes even more useful, especially for students and professionals:

    1. Integrated Calculator

    • A calculator that can be freely moved anywhere on the screen, so it’s always available right where you need it.

      • It can be collapsed into a small icon and expanded again at any time, so it never gets in the way of note-taking.
      • Beyond basic arithmetic, it would be very helpful if the calculator could handle functions such as x², √, fractions, and potentially even simple scientific functions (like sin, cos, log).
      • This would make Goodnotes a strong companion for university classes, exams, and professional work where quick calculations are needed without switching apps.

    1. Scratch Paper

    • A movable, flexible scratch area for quick notes or side calculations.

    • Ideal for jotting down temporary ideas, brainstorming, or making to-do lists without cluttering the main document.

    • Notes could be written with both pen and keyboard.

    • Items could be crossed out as tasks are completed—helpful during exams, problem-solving, or project work.

    1. Lockable Text Boxes

    • A lock feature that fixes a text box in place.

    • The text can still be edited, but the box itself can no longer be accidentally moved.

    I also created a sketch of the idea to better illustrate how this could look in practice.

    Thank you for considering this suggestion—I believe these tools would make Goodnotes even more versatile and efficient for everyday use.

    Hello Goodnotes Team,

    I’d love to suggest a feature that could make Goodnotes even more useful, especially for students and professionals:

    1. Integrated Calculator

    • A calculator that can be freely moved anywhere on the screen, so it’s always available right where you need it.

      • It can be collapsed into a small icon and expanded again at any time, so it never gets in the way of note-taking.
      • Beyond basic arithmetic, it would be very helpful if the calculator could handle functions such as x², √, fractions, and potentially even simple scientific functions (like sin, cos, log).
      • This would make Goodnotes a… more

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14. Text Document support custom fonts

    I would like the Text Document feature to support custom fonts.
    Being able to set and use custom fonts is important for my note-taking workflow, especially for maintaining visual consistency and personal preferences. Currently, the lack of font customization in Text Documents limits their usability compared to handwritten notebooks.

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15. Please release IOS and Window sync (July 18, 2025)
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16. Full Page Typing mode

    In one of the last Updates the full page typing mode was removed and now you have to hold down the add textbox button and do 3 more extra steps. Please bring back the old option where you could just click in the nav-bar the option for keyboards and start working. Again this is now just extra complicated and all in all a downgrade. Writing this on Oktober 10th with the newest goodnotes and ios updates btw

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17. Support for older devices

    It seems that my 2017 MacBook Pro 15" isn't compatible with Goodnotes anymore (it doesn't synchronies to the latest documents anymore and says that I should Update my Goodnotes app but my App Store doesn't provide any new updates.) and I just wanted to feedback you that I find this very sad and would really appreciate a longer support for older devices (:

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18. Change the typing options back to how it used to be

    There used to be 2 options to Type on a page, the Text Box and the whole screen text field. It used to be so easy to acces the whole page typing mode, and to edit it later on, which it now isnt. Having one button to get back to the feature would save so much time and ones work flow, because the way you access it right now is really inconvenient. Same thing goes for the text box - this little widget with options to edit the text font etc. is always in the middle of the screen covering exactly where I’m typing. (Look at picture) Like that I can’t really use that option to type anything, which defeats its whole purpose.
    Please change the utilities back to how they were, because I used to be able to utilise it really effectively.

    There used to be 2 options to Type on a page, the Text Box and the whole screen text field. It used to be so easy to acces the whole page typing mode, and to edit it later on, which it now isnt. Having one button to get back to the feature would save so much time and ones work flow, because the way you access it right now is really inconvenient. Same thing goes for the text box - this little widget with options to edit the text font etc. is always in the middle of the screen covering… more

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19. Make it possible to airdrop the goodnotes files from one device to another

    Make it possible to airdrop the goodnotes files from one device to another

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20. Same range of colours to be used for drawing shapes as drawing with the pen/pencil like it used to be

    The same way it was before the most recent update, as it’s easier when needing to draw straight line shapes with the same colours used for writing/drawing as it’s far more convenient than copying and pasting the colour code

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