Goodnotes, the leading digital note-taking app with over 25 million monthly active users worldwide, has unveiled a transformative update that marks the first seamless integration of digital handwriting and generative AI, redefining productivity for individuals and teams. The launch of Goodnotes Essential and Goodnotes Pro introduces Goodnotes AI, a groundbreaking feature designed to bridge the gap between handwritten ideas and intelligent automation, enabling users to move effortlessly from inspiration to execution. Founded in 2011 to replace paper notebooks, Goodnotes has evolved into a central hub for capturing thoughts across devices—whether through handwriting, typing, sketching, or voice input. Now, with the integration of AI, the app is reimagining notetaking as a dynamic, collaborative, and intelligent experience. “From the beginning, our mission has been to replace paper with a digital experience that feels natural and powerful,” said Steven Chan, Founder and CEO of Goodnotes. “Today’s launch represents a major leap forward. We’re not just digitizing notes—we’re turning them into living, evolving tools that help users think, create, and collaborate more effectively, powered by AI that understands how people actually work.” The new release brings several key enhancements: A Canvas for Every Idea: Goodnotes now supports two new workspace types—Whiteboards and Text Documents. Whiteboards offer an infinite canvas ideal for brainstorming, mind mapping, and visual collaboration, while Text Documents provide a structured environment for writing, editing, and organizing typed content alongside images, tables, and GIFs. Together, these tools create a unified workspace that adapts to any creative or professional workflow. Goodnotes AI: Unlike generic AI assistants, Goodnotes AI is built to work natively with all forms of input—handwriting, typing, sketches, and voice. This deep integration allows it to understand context across different formats, helping users organize, summarize, and expand on their ideas in real time. Whether refining a sketch into a draft or turning a handwritten note into a structured outline, Goodnotes AI acts as a co-creator, evolving alongside the user’s thought process. Enhanced Collaboration: Real-time multi-user editing is now available across all document types—Notebooks, Whiteboards, and Text Documents—enabling seamless teamwork across teams and devices. Chan emphasized the shift in how AI can support creativity: “With Goodnotes AI, you’re never starting from a blank slate. It captures your ideas as they emerge, synthesizes what you’ve already written or sketched, and turns them into first drafts—co-creating with you as your thoughts unfold. It’s like having a thought partner that understands your unique way of working.” The company sees this as part of a broader transformation in productivity. “We’re in the midst of the most significant shift since the mobile revolution,” Chan said. “AI’s true potential is unlocked when it’s embedded directly into the creative process—not as a separate tool, but as a natural extension of how we think and work. We’re building a future where people and AI collaborate seamlessly, turning ideas into meaningful outcomes, wherever and however they work.” Goodnotes, named Apple’s 2022 iPad App of the Year, continues to lead the digital note-taking space by combining intuitive design, cross-platform support, and intelligent features. By embedding AI into the heart of its core functionality, Goodnotes is setting a new standard for productivity—where every note, sketch, and idea becomes a step toward innovation.