Goodnotes for Windows has evolved beyond a simple companion app into a comprehensive digital paper ecosystem, bringing the beloved note-taking experience to PC users with impressive fidelity. The software now bridges the gap between touch-first creativity and desktop productivity, allowing you to create, edit, and organize handwritten notes, typed documents, and visual brainstorms in one unified interface. With the recent release of version 7.0.18 in December 2025, the developers have addressed key feature parities, introducing powerful tools like infinite whiteboards and block-based text editing that transform how you manage information on Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices.
Key Features
- Infinite Whiteboards: Break free from fixed page sizes with a boundless canvas designed for sprawling mind maps, collaborative brainstorming sessions, and large-scale diagrams that require unrestricted space.
- Block-Based Text Documents: Switch from handwriting to typing instantly with a flexible editor that treats paragraphs as movable blocks, allowing you to rearrange ideas and structure reports without traditional formatting headaches.
- Audio Recording & Sync: Capture lecture audio or meeting discussions directly within your notebook, where the playback automatically highlights your notes in real-time to show exactly what was said when you wrote it.
- Goodnotes AI Assistant: Utilize built-in intelligence to summarize lengthy pages, check your handwriting for spelling errors, and even assist with complex math equations using the new Math Assist capabilities.
- Cross-Platform Cloud Sync: Access your entire library of notebooks and folders created on other devices through Goodnotes Cloud, ensuring your digital planner and study materials are always up to date on your PC.
- Advanced Toolset: Access essential creation tools previously exclusive to tablets, including the precise Ruler, Tape for interactive study quizzes, and the Lasso tool for resizing and moving specific elements.
Use Cases
University students can rely on the software to record semester lectures while simultaneously annotating PDF slides or solving math problems with AI assistance. Remote professionals and creative teams will find the collaborative whiteboard feature indispensable for mapping out project timelines and sharing visual ideas during video calls.
Goodnotes for Windows creates a versatile workspace that adapts to your preferred input method, making it an essential download for users who need their digital notebooks to be as flexible and accessible as their ideas.
Version Goodnotes 6 (Latest Stable) — December 2025
Added:
- AI Math Assistance: Now detects equations and helps correct errors directly on the canvas.
- Scribble to Erase: New gesture support to quickly remove text by scribbling over it.
- New Templates: Added 2026 digital planners and seasonal stickers to the Marketplace.
Improved:
- Synchronization: Faster sync intervals between Windows and iOS devices.
- Rendering Engine: Smoother ink flow and reduced latency for Surface Pen users.
- UI scaling: Better adaptation for high-DPI Windows displays.
Fixed:
- Resolved an issue where large PDF imports would occasionally freeze the app.
- Fixed a login persistence bug requiring frequent re-authentication.
- Corrected text alignment issues when converting handwriting to typed text.
Security:
- Updated library dependencies to address minor security vulnerabilities.
- Enhanced data encryption protocols for notebook synchronization.
