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Description

Turn your Mac into a smart digital notebook and a powerful document organization system. Work with your documents anytime and anywhere, and enjoy the complete set of features that GoodNotes 5 offers — not only on iPad, but also on your Mac.

CREATE, IMPORT, AND EDIT DOCUMENTS ON MAC

* Easily create digital notebooks and add text, handwritten notes, and drawings with full flexibility. (Use your keyboard, mouse, or trackpad for input. And thanks to the Sidecar feature, you can even write and draw with Apple Pencil on your iPad screen, and all changes will be instantly mirrored on your Mac!)

* Import PDF files and images into GoodNotes 5 mac workspace and conveniently annotate them with your own personal notes and markups.

* Add documents from your Mac hard drive into GoodNotes notebooks using simple drag and drop functionality.

YOUR PAPERLESS OFFICE

* Clear and intuitive document organization with the help of folders and subfolders for every project.

* Favorites section where your most important files, folders, and individual pages are always readily accessible.

* Custom tables of contents for convenient and quick navigation within lengthy documents.

* Export entire documents and individual pages as PDF files simply by dragging and dropping them out of the app.

ALL YOUR NOTES — ALWAYS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

* Synchronize all changes with other Mac computers, as well as iPad and iPhone devices seamlessly via iCloud.

* Start working on a document on your Mac and then continue editing on another computer or mobile device without losing progress.

THE FREEDOM THAT ONLY DIGITAL CAN PROVIDE

* Move, rotate, and resize your handwritten notes freely, as well as change the color of various individual elements on the page.

* Create perfect geometric shapes and straight lines using the dedicated Shape tool built into the application.

* Powerful Smart Eraser tool: erase an entire stroke at once or remove only specific segments of a line. The "Erase Highlighter Only" option protects your written text from any unintended modifications while cleaning up highlights.

* Fully functional hyperlinks in imported PDF files remain active and clickable. If you're wondering is goodnotes 5 free, the goodnotes 5 download is available through the Mac App Store where you can check current pricing and availability.


Frequently Asked Questions

Is GoodNotes 5 free?
Please check the developer's website for current pricing information.
The download seems damaged or won't open?
If the disk image won't mount, right-click the .dmg and choose Open — macOS Gatekeeper will then offer an override.
How do I install the app after downloading?
Mount the .dmg by double-clicking it, drag the application bundle into /Applications, then eject the disk image. For .pkg installers, double-click and follow the prompts.
Will this run on Apple Silicon (M1-M4)?
Check the Architecture line in the Specifications panel on this page. Universal binaries run natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel. Intel-only builds run through Rosetta 2 on M-series Macs.
How do I update the app later?
Re-download the latest version from the catalogue, mount the new disk image, and drag-replace the application bundle in /Applications.
Can I request an app that isn't in the catalogue?
The catalogue is curated by a small editorial team. Request lists are accepted by community comment threads on each macOS release roundup.


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