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  1. Every Goodnotes file I bring up on my iPad has the (annoying) "Summarize" option pop up.... I do not use it, it would be great to have a "turn this off" feature. Thank you for making a great product!

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  2. Would be handy to print them out like flashcards.

    3 votes

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  3. Not every notebook is the same, being able to save font styles and sizes per notebook would be infinitely easier and would encourage people to buy different notebooks

    3 votes

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  4. Wouldn't it make more sense if the undo button was on the top right instead of the left? As a right-handed person, clicking on the undo button covers the whole screen and you can't see exactly what has already been removed. Its just annoying (goodnotes 6)

    3 votes

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  5. It would be amazing to have vector based lines that are elastic, that could be editable and moved around after sketching the initial path. For the ends and mid points of the lines should allow user to pick arrow heads, circles, squares, etc. As an end type option the ability to connect to an object or photo, so if you move that object the line stretches to the new location yet the line remains edible.

    The line corners should have adjustable arcs or curves that could be tweaked.

    I use this app to draw diagrams of audio visual setups, so…

    3 votes

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  6. It would be nice to be able to separate libraries of stickers. I have a bunch that are for work other for fun and all the libraries get mixed up in the one single horizontal line. Would be nice if we could make categories of libraries to make the search easier.

    3 votes

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  7. It would be nice to import mp3 audio files directly to notes. Take for example, a voice memo recorded onto the default app, it would be nice if I could import it to a Goodnotes note. The notes being synced would be neat, but that is not as important.

    3 votes

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  8. Include a line or cursor (upside down T) so users can line washi tape up with paper line or other lines. In the current state, the user has to guess to align washi tape, delete, and try again, or apply the washi tape, lasso it, and then move it. It will be easier to include a cursor so washi tape can be applied straight the first time.

    3 votes

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  9. While using the pointer function, I cannot open or close the tape function.
    I would like to be able to turn the tape function on and off even when using the pointer function.
    When giving a lesson, I use the pointer, but I have to switch to the pen tool every time I want to open or close the tape, which is very inconvenient.

    3 votes

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  10. The App loads for five seconds every time I switch from another app to Goodnotes that’s incredibly annoying and Please, Please fix this. Generally the App is really slow even on a fast device.
    I think you should fix such problems first instead of inventing the 3rd AI feature or a nasty animated circle around the active tool. I mean wtf nobody needs this. I just want a working app.

    3 votes

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  11. It would be great if we could pin file(s)[pdf,word,…] on top of page and display/open them on it.

    3 votes

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  12. 3 votes

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  13. It takes too many steps to convert handwriting.

    1; circle /select handwriting
    2: tap circle, hope the menu comes up
    3: tap the 3 dots button
    4: tap convert
    5: tap text
    6: tap convert again
    7: change font because the default settings don’t apply to converted text

    Should be 2 steps
    1: circle/select handwriting
    2: tap a convert button

    If it makes a mistake, you’d have to edit it anyway. So the pop up is redundant.

    I know this is possible because your code is already ‘converting’ the handwriting in order to be able to spellcheck and search handwritten…

    3 votes

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  14. I suggest for the laser pointer to show up in the notes when you do a voice recording. Not saying for it to stay on the page but would be nice to make notes such as circling something while a professor goes over it without the circle being permanent. Hence the laser pointer function.

    3 votes

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  15. Currently, GoodNotes does not offer a way to temporarily hide pages without deleting them. Users who want to remove certain pages from view must delete them permanently. This lack of flexibility makes it harder to structure notes effectively and increases the risk of accidental data loss. Enable users to hide pages temporarily without deleting them, providing an intuitive and visually clear way to manage hidden pages.
    How It Would Work
    • A new “Hide Page” option would be added to the same menu as “Delete Page.”
    • Hidden pages would no longer appear in the main document but remain accessible.…

    3 votes

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  16. デザインの仕事をしております。
    その際にレイヤーシート機能があると打合せの際に書き換える必要なく様々なデザインをご提案できると思います。

    他デザインアプリ コンセプト や プロクリエイトにある機能にはなります。

    無料アプリ 自由ノート(freenot)にはその機能が入っているようです。
    ご検討の程よろしくお願いいたします。

    3 votes

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  17. I use the learning sets regularly and it's super quick. However, I noticed a few points that make it a bit complicated to use.
    I would therefore like to give you some suggestions for improvement:
    1. Mark cards: A function to mark certain cards that would be very helpful to find them more quickly (like with QuickNotes)
    2. Search function within the flashcards: It would be really nice if you could search for specific words within the learning sets, like with the documents. With learning sets with over 100 cards and the small preview, it is almost impossible to quickly…

    3 votes

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  18. I would love the ability to customize the aesthetic of the app header. I tend to prefer neutral colors, and there are other apps that allow for color customization.

    3 votes

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  19. I’ve been a dedicated GoodNotes user since early 2021, having chosen it over Notability after extensive research. It was a near-perfect note-taking app for me, and the one-time purchase model made it even more appealing. Over the years, I’ve adjusted to its shortcomings because, overall, the experience was solid.

    However, in mid-2024, as I began my MBA, the necessity of recording lectures became undeniable. But to my absolute frustration, GoodNotes makes this process far from discreet. The recording indicator is blatantly visible—a glaring orange timer that continuously updates, drawing unnecessary attention. Every time I record, people notice and start asking…

    3 votes

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  20. A two-way sync would allow me to synchronize the data over multiple devices.
    This means that a backup on Nextcloud can be restored without the need to import each document separately.

    Additionally, it allows the user to share documents with others and sync any changes made to the document.

    This would a huge productivity boost for
    - students in Germany
    - enterprise users

    3 votes

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