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Going paperless doesn't mean giving up the benefits of handwriting. This post covers why writing by hand on an iPad is just as effective as pen and paper, what you gain by going digital, and how to make the switch one class at a time.

Five simple things to set up before fall semester, from consolidating your notes to letting AI help you study, so the first weeks of college don't set the tone for a stressful year.

Most students spend the first few weeks of college figuring out their iPad setup by trial and error. This guide skips the trial and error.

Whether you're a student, a professional, or someone who loves taking notes, read on to discover the best AI-powered note-taking apps on the market.

Looking for the best iPad apps for students? Here are the top-rated apps that'll help you excel at school (and won't break the bank).

iPad, Air, Pro or Mini? Compare every 2026 model by price, chip and Goodnotes compatibility — and find the right one for college.

Here's everything that landed in Goodnotes between April and June, from new features to quality-of-life improvements.

Today, we’re thrilled to open the doors to the official Goodnotes Discord community, a hub for connecting, sharing, and shaping the future of how we work and create.

You can now turn your ChatGPT chats into Goodnotes documents, diagrams, or images, where you can annotate, refine, and expand your ideas without disrupting your workflow.

Everything you love about Goodnotes Classroom will be available directly inside the main Goodnotes app. Known as Goodnotes Education, we’re providing a simpler, all-in-one space for school and personal use.

Three creators share with us how they use Goodnotes to simplify processes, stay organized, and turn ideas into action.

We’re excited to share that Goodnotes Education is free for K-12 schools! Learn more about what this means.

We’re closing out a big year at Goodnotes with powerful updates across all devices—bringing smarter AI features, better customization, improved collaboration, and smoother workflows to help you create and organize more efficiently than ever.

Looking for some ideas for digital planning in 2026? Here are some of the best digital planners to start your year off on the right foot.

Read the highlights of the three-day event that brought together members of the community from around the world to celebrate a new chapter in Goodnotes.

Here's a peek inside our product development process for Goodnotes AI to help users capture ideas, make connections, and shape them in meaningful ways.

Goodnotes and Architectural Design go hand in hand. Here's how one studio in Kobe, Japan, uses Goodnotes for their work.

The use of AI in education is inevitable - and as an educator, it’s up to you to ensure it’s being used safely, responsibly, and in a way that encourages meaningful learning.So, how do we make sure AI will make education better, not worse?

Everything you love about Goodnotes Classroom is now available directly inside the main Goodnotes app! Now known as Goodnotes Education, we’re providing a simpler, all-in-one space for school and personal use. Whilst you have plenty of time to make the switch, here are the great features waiting for you there…

Goodnotes continues to evolve for the way you work. This quarter introduces Whiteboards, Text Documents, automated note‑taking, and Goodnotes AI — plus refinements shaped by your feedback.

Goodnotes AI brings step-by-step solutions and concept-driven guidance directly into your notes, helping students solve math problems efficiently without juggling multiple tabs.

Discover the transformative new Goodnotes with Whiteboards, Text Documents, Goodnotes AI, and real-time collaboration—expanding beyond digital handwriting to enhance how you capture, develop, and share ideas across all devices.⁠ ⁠

Chelsea Mangold-Takao walks us through how Tape in Goodnotes was conceptualized & designed.

We are excited to announce the introduction of an AI literacy interview as part of our hiring process. This interview is not a technical assessment, instead it's all about you: The way you adapt to new trends, how you preserve critical thinking, and how you see AI shaping the future of work.