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1. New features

   Be able to customize spacing in templates for lines and grids. Can choose to automatically make text boxes fit that line spacing.
   Real-time beautification of handwriting. Can automatically convert handwriting to text without copying and pasting words into text box. Be able to save multiple default fonts at once that you can switch between. Be able to switch the spacing and length of lines and dots with the new lines and dots pens.

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2. GoodNotes 6 did this better. Bring those text features back.

   I’m glad to see that some parts of the app have improved with the latest update. However, the text editing experience is still much less convenient compared to GoodNotes 6.

   Why did you add the unnecessary “Modern, Classic, Technical” text panel in the text box? Please replace it with the “Recently Used Fonts” feature like in GoodNotes 6. Many users frequently switch between multiple fonts, so removing that feature truly makes no sense.

   Also, I really hope you bring back the option to keep the font, size, and text settings fixed at the top like in GoodNotes 6. Something that used to take one tap now requires two or three taps — and it feels like a step backward rather than an improvement.

   I appreciate the efforts being made, but I sincerely hope the next update will further improve the text experience and usability.

   I’m glad to see that some parts of the app have improved with the latest update. However, the text editing experience is still much less convenient compared to GoodNotes 6.

   Why did you add the unnecessary “Modern, Classic, Technical” text panel in the text box? Please replace it with the “Recently Used Fonts” feature like in GoodNotes 6. Many users frequently switch between multiple fonts, so removing that feature truly makes no sense.

   Also, I really hope you bring back the option to keep the font, size, and text settings fixed at the top like in GoodNotes 6. Something that… more

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3. Support for HTML File Import and Annotation

   Currently, many educational resources, study notes, project reports, and data visualizations are created and shared as HTML files. It would be extremely helpful if Goodnotes allowed users to import HTML files directly into the app, just as they can import PDFs and Word documents.

   I would particularly appreciate the following capabilities:

   1. Direct HTML import: Allow users to import .html and .htm files from the Files app, iCloud Drive, and other supported locations.
   2. Apple Pencil annotation: Enable users to write with a pen, highlight text, erase annotations, draw diagrams, and add handwritten notes directly to the imported content.
   3. Preserve formatting: Retain the original layout, text, tables, images, code snippets, and mathematical expressions as accurately as possible.
   4. Offline access: Allow imported HTML documents to remain available for studying and annotating without an internet connection.
   5. Interactive content support: Where technically feasible, preserve interactive elements in a reading or preview mode while providing an annotation mode.

   Ideally, Goodnotes could render an HTML document into a high-quality, paginated document while retaining the ability to annotate every page with the same tools available for PDFs.

   This feature would be especially valuable for students who receive HTML study materials, programming notes, interactive reports, and project documentation. Instead of converting every file into a PDF using another application, users could import their materials directly into Goodnotes and annotate them in one place.

   Currently, many educational resources, study notes, project reports, and data visualizations are created and shared as HTML files. It would be extremely helpful if Goodnotes allowed users to import HTML files directly into the app, just as they can import PDFs and Word documents.

   I would particularly appreciate the following capabilities:

   1. Direct HTML import: Allow users to import .html and .htm files from the Files app, iCloud Drive, and other supported locations.
   2. Apple Pencil annotation: Enable users to write with a pen, highlight text, erase annotations, draw diagrams, and add handwritten notes directly to the imported content.
   3. Preserve formatting: Retain… more
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4. Please restore Apple Pencil Pro switching between Pen and Lasso without automatic Hand Selection

   Subject: Please restore Apple Pencil Pro switching between Pen and Lasso without automatic Hand Selection

   I’m using Goodnotes 7 on an iPad Air M3 with Apple Pencil Pro.

   I have configured the Apple Pencil squeeze gesture to switch between the current tool and the previously used tool.

   Previously, I could seamlessly switch between the Pen and Lasso tools. However, after recent updates, when I use the Lasso tool to select, move or resize handwriting, Goodnotes automatically activates Hand Selection.

   As a result, the Apple Pencil squeeze gesture starts switching between Lasso and Hand Selection instead of Pen and Lasso.

   This seriously disrupts my workflow while studying and annotating medical lectures. I repeatedly have to manually reactivate the Pen tool.

   Please provide an option to:

   1. Disable automatic switching to Hand Selection.
   2. Keep the Lasso tool active after editing handwriting.
   3. Preserve Pen ↔ Lasso switching through the Apple Pencil Pro squeeze gesture.

   The previous behavior was much more efficient. Please restore it or provide a setting to choose the preferred behavior.

   Subject: Please restore Apple Pencil Pro switching between Pen and Lasso without automatic Hand Selection

   I’m using Goodnotes 7 on an iPad Air M3 with Apple Pencil Pro.

   I have configured the Apple Pencil squeeze gesture to switch between the current tool and the previously used tool.

   Previously, I could seamlessly switch between the Pen and Lasso tools. However, after recent updates, when I use the Lasso tool to select, move or resize handwriting, Goodnotes automatically activates Hand Selection.

   As a result, the Apple Pencil squeeze gesture starts switching between Lasso and Hand Selection instead of Pen and Lasso.

   This… more

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5. Better combination of handwriting and typing

   When taking notes using handwriting and typing with a keyboard case it’s often a struggle to change betweeen the tools.
   When the writing tool is selected, I can’t type at all and have to long press on the page to select start typing / edit text. This is very annoying.
   The writing mode isn’t very intuitive either. It would be nice to just start typing without clicking many buttons.

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

   GoodNotes does not support the Portuguese Hibro (Israel) language

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7. Make making flashcards as easy as writing notes, i dont want to type

   I dont want to tap to edit everytime i want to make a flashcard by pen, i just want to write them then slide to a new one. Its exshauting to tap write save then exit everytime for someone who just wants to write them by pen

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8. swedish language

   Hi please add swedish language in goodnotes for apple - ipad, its not on the list and i have bought the app just for recording and transcription the lecture ... but its not on the list very disappointed

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9. Convert Handwritten Photos into Editable Digital Ink

   I would love to see a feature that allows users to take a photo of handwritten notes and convert them into fully editable GoodNotes digital ink.

   The key difference from importing a photo is that the handwriting itself becomes editable.

   How it could work:

   1. Take or Import a Photo

      • Users can take a photo of handwritten notes from:
        • Notebook page
        • Loose paper
        • Whiteboard

   2. Convert Handwriting into Digital Ink

      • GoodNotes AI analyzes the handwriting and reconstructs it as editable digital ink strokes.
      • The converted notes should closely match the original handwriting style and layout.

   3. Replace the Photo Background

      • Instead of keeping the original photo background, GoodNotes places the converted handwriting onto a standard GoodNotes page.
      • Users could choose lined, dotted, grid, or blank paper templates.
      • This creates a clean note page rather than a photo of a whiteboard or sheet of paper.

   4. Fully Editable Notes

      • After conversion, users can:
        • Erase individual strokes
        • Move handwritten content
        • Resize notes
        • Change ink colors
        • Use the lasso tool
        • Add additional handwriting
        • Organize content across pages

   Example Use Case
   A student takes a photo of a professor's whiteboard before leaving class. Instead of saving the image as a static photo, GoodNotes converts the writing into editable digital ink on a clean notebook page. The student can then reorganize the notes, add annotations, erase sections, and continue studying within GoodNotes.

   Benefits
   * Turns static photos into editable notes.
   * Makes classroom whiteboard notes much more useful.
   * Allows users to digitize old paper notes without manually rewriting them.
   * Creates cleaner and more organized notes by removing paper backgrounds, shadows, glare, and other image imperfections.
   * Bridges the gap between handwritten notes and digital note-taking.

   This feature would make it much easier for students, teachers, and professionals to capture handwritten information from the real world and seamlessly integrate it into their GoodNotes workflow.

   Don't import the photo—import the handwriting.

   I would love to see a feature that allows users to take a photo of handwritten notes and convert them into fully editable GoodNotes digital ink.

   The key difference from importing a photo is that the handwriting itself becomes editable.

   How it could work:

   1. Take or Import a Photo

      • Users can take a photo of handwritten notes from:
        • Notebook page
        • Loose paper
        • Whiteboard

   2. Convert Handwriting into Digital Ink

      • GoodNotes AI analyzes the handwriting and reconstructs it as editable digital ink strokes.
      • The converted notes should closely match the original handwriting style and layout.

   3. Replace the Photo Background

      • Instead of keeping… more
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10. [Object Menu] Show Copy, Paste and Take Screenshot without opening More (…)

    After selecting something with the Lasso tool, I have to tap More (…) in the Object Menu to find Copy, Paste or Take Screenshot. On a smaller screen, I also have to scroll through that list. In Goodnotes 5, these actions appeared directly when I tapped the selection.

    Copy and Paste are among the most-used actions in the app. Please show them directly in the Object Menu, or let us choose which actions are pinned there, the same way Toolbar Customization works for the main toolbar.

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11. Dark Mode for Handwritten Study Set Cards

    Currently it is possible to create cards in a study set for both typed and image based cards that are black background with white text. Writing the cards by hand however forces the background to be white.

    This is incredibly jarring when I am trying to study and I would very much like to create handwritten cards with a dark background and lighter text.

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12. Math and Scientific symbols with Exponents and Subscripts

    As a biology student all of my chemical formulas and math for all my classes has to either be hand drawn or inserted with screenshots from textbooks. I love the combination of being able to write and type, but for simple formulas it would be much easier to just be able to type them. Especially exponents and sub scripts, those would be the most important

    Sometimes you can get them to work with copy and paste but then it alters the entire page text alignment with the lines on the page.

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13. 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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14. Built-in browser

    Built-in browser or web search panel

    When working on a note, project, or research database, I often need to look up information on Google or check the reference on the website.

    With an in-app browser or a small search panel, users can browse and take notes without leaving good notes, creating a smoother and more efficient workflow.

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15. Adding a blank note page next to a document page for side by side annotations

    WHY?
    • Ability to take notes next to slides without covering the original text
    • Margin notes feature for clean PDF reading and studying
    • Add extra padding/whitespace around documents for annotations
    • No need to split screen

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16. share FOLDERS

    share FOLDERS with each other not just specific files or documents. I am a long time user of Goodnotes (about 6/7 years now). I have seen the amazing changes to this platform. However, recently, I received a school iPad and am forced to make a new account. Sharing files from my old account to my new account has been a real hassle. is there a way to share folders across different devices? This would be HUGE game changer.

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17. Update 7.0.3 is re-shaping my closed shapes. And not in a good way.

    Sorry, dear Goodnotes team, but sth is not cool with the new update 7.0.3 Whenever I want to draw a closed shape, it makes it all wobbly and creates some kind of text field out of it. What’s happening? How can I make it stop? I don’t need text fields, I use always my handwriting.

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18. Add folder pinning function

    As a long-term power user of GoodNotes, I have accumulated a large number of folders on my home page over years of use. Currently, folders can only be sorted by creation date, last modified date, name, or file type. I often spend a great deal of time scrolling to locate my frequently accessed, important folders.
    I sincerely hope the development team can add a folder pinning to top feature. This simple function would greatly streamline file navigation and save users ample browsing time.
    I have always admired the overall design and experience of GoodNotes, and this is the most anticipated feature I am eager to see included in future updates.
    Thank you for considering my suggestion.

    As a long-term power user of GoodNotes, I have accumulated a large number of folders on my home page over years of use. Currently, folders can only be sorted by creation date, last modified date, name, or file type. I often spend a great deal of time scrolling to locate my frequently accessed, important folders.
    I sincerely hope the development team can add a folder pinning to top feature. This simple function would greatly streamline file navigation and save users ample browsing time.
    I have always admired the overall design and experience of GoodNotes, and this is the most anticipated… more

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19. Request for Layer Functionality Support

    Hello Goodnotes Team,

    I am a long-time user who deeply enjoys using Goodnotes for taking notes and organizing documents.

    I am writing to suggest a feature that would greatly improve the user experience.

    Other note-taking apps (such as Flexcil) offer a Layer feature, which allows users to separate handwritten notes, text boxes, and imported images/PDF files. In Goodnotes, however, the lack of layers makes it quite inconvenient when working with overlapping elements.

    Currently, when I write over an inserted image or pasted document, trying to select or edit only the handwriting often results in accidentally moving or selecting the image underneath. To avoid this, I have to manage handwritten notes and pasted files separately, which significantly slows down my workflow.

    If Goodnotes could introduce Layer support (or a Feature to Lock/Separate images and pen strokes), it would solve these conflicts and drastically improve productivity for many users.

    I sincerely hope the development team considers adding layer support in a future update.

    Thank you for your hard work and continuous improvement!

    Best regards,

    Hello Goodnotes Team,

    I am a long-time user who deeply enjoys using Goodnotes for taking notes and organizing documents.

    I am writing to suggest a feature that would greatly improve the user experience.

    Other note-taking apps (such as Flexcil) offer a Layer feature, which allows users to separate handwritten notes, text boxes, and imported images/PDF files. In Goodnotes, however, the lack of layers makes it quite inconvenient when working with overlapping elements.

    Currently, when I write over an inserted image or pasted document, trying to select or edit only the handwriting often results in accidentally moving or selecting the… more

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20. Handwriting, Swedish and Polish

    To add more handwriting languages!! I am a Swedish student that uses digital notetaking on a daily basis, and sure, English is close to our language, but å, ä and ö aren't in the English alphabet; it would greatly help to get Swedish in handwriting and into the app itself!
    And since I've seen that zero have been done to get this done, and a lot of people still want languages such as Polish, Swedish, etc., and no updates, GoodNotes focuses too much on the aesthetic of the app instead of the functionality that it's supposed to give to students! Please consider fixing this and adding Swedish and Polish!

    To add more handwriting languages!! I am a Swedish student that uses digital notetaking on a daily basis, and sure, English is close to our language, but å, ä and ö aren't in the English alphabet; it would greatly help to get Swedish in handwriting and into the app itself!
    And since I've seen that zero have been done to get this done, and a lot of people still want languages such as Polish, Swedish, etc., and no updates, GoodNotes focuses too much on the aesthetic of the app instead of the functionality that it's supposed to give to students!… more

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