Hi Goodnotes team,

I’d like to share a recurring issue I’ve been experiencing, along with a suggestion that could significantly improve the user experience.

I usually work with notebooks in vertical (portrait) format, which fits best with my study and workflow preferences. However, when I import a PDF created in PowerPoint (which typically has a horizontal/landscape layout), Goodnotes automatically changes the entire notebook’s format to horizontal, while still keeping the original vertical page size centered on the screen. This results in huge side margins and forces me to constantly zoom in and out to work with the content properly. I’ve attached a screenshot to illustrate the problem.

This behavior disrupts the visual consistency and usability of the notebook, especially for users who rely on a uniform layout.

My suggestion: when importing a PDF, Goodnotes should adapt the PDF content to match the notebook’s existing format, not the other way around. The chosen format is a user’s deliberate preference, and imported content should respect and align with that structure.

Thanks for the amazing app and for considering this suggestion!

Best regards