GoodNotes 5 as a PDF reader: EVERYTHING you need to know

[@davidward1729]

Very helpful video. Might start using GN as my main PDF annotation editor. The highlighting (under text) and good handwriting experience is definitely a plus. Thanks

[@AbidKhan-lr5wb]

Yes lately I’ve been using GoodNotes 5 for pdf annotations and I must’ve to admit that digital inking in GoodNotes 5 is superior to notability and is equal in quality to LiquidText...Tc...

[@emmgeevideo]

Great suggestion! I’ve been using Flexcil for PDFs, but I wasn’t thrilled by its highlighting and note taking tools. Because of iPad limitations, I couldn’t store handwritten notes and PDFs in the same folders. I just tried my first PDF import and a brief test of highlighting and annotation. It is fantastic! Now I can use one UI for pens, highlighters, scrolling, etc. I can commingle notes and PDFs in the same folders. Nirvana. Thank you (as always).

[@PaperlessX]

Always happy when I am useful to advanced users like you 😃😃😃😃😃

[@kj17589]

Switched from Notability to Goodnotes for this reason. Goodnotes handles big ebook pdfs much better because the bookmarks come up as outlines. Notability does not see the bookmarks and you would have to create your own tediously. I also took the plunge and got the Goodnotes app for Mac. So all my pdf books are now on Goodnotes. When I am out an about I can use them on my ipad. Any annotations and additions are synced on icloud. When I am home I pick up where I left off. (As a side note, note taking and highlighting do not improve your learning. I write questions for myself based on the text. When I am reviewing the material, I force myself to answer these questions. This method although feels difficult has the best evidence as the most effective way to learn).

[@gd7681]

Is there a way to see an overview of all your annotations, similar to the thumbnails/outline view?

[@wsturner88]

I have been really trying to cut over to iPad Notes.. Tried OneNote, Notabilty, Good notes... Thanks for walking be through some of these.. I picked GN5.. Thank you so much for these videos..

[@RogerZoul]

I annotate PDFs every day with GoodNotes. I also use the presentation feature every day. Other only other app I use on the regular is notability for writing tasks. I use the tab feature all the time as well, but I typically have note been editing that way.

[@2Evan]

PDF "editor" is PDF-7, right? One thing unfortunate in GN5 (and possibly NS2, Notability, not sure), we can't paste a URL onto a handwritten note and/or PDF document, and have it clickable. Then, we could send it to someone (good tip "Editable vs Flattened"), and they would simply click on our pasted link in the PDF reader of their choice. Very practical for a lot of people. We've done it before, but don't remember which app we used (NS2 or Notability, I guess). UPDATE: Yep, you can paste a URL on a Notability page (as text or in text box), and it is clickable in a PDF reader (or Notability).

[@PaperlessX]

Yes... PDF editor is PDF-7. I have since edited the title. Yes, the text box in Notability will allow you to do that. I’ll check in GN5, it should work actually.

[@sakurakilari]

Thanks for the video. Can you do a video for making planner?

[@Deleriyd]

Love your video. Do you know if it is possible to increase the size of the margins? (so I can fit more annotations there)

[@PaperlessX]

Thanks... Sorry, it's not possible

[@erickbourdin4039]

Hi Ropsie I confirm that I use Goodnotes5 a lot for pdf annotations ... and tend to think that GoodNotes 5 currently is « the best » Note taking App. I use to comment or take Notes on PowerPoint files with Noteshelf 2 as well but now switched on GN5 which also integrate a good document scanner ! ( I used Scannerpro a lot but now use GN5 as well since GN5 has an automatic cloud back-up. Thanks for your instructive and up to date videos Erick

[@PaperlessX]

Erick, how come your GN5 had automatic backup? Beta testing is it?

[@erickbourdin4039]

Paperless Student Yes Ropsie you’re correct ... cloud Sync is in beta test Erick

[@PaperlessX]

😃 I avoid Beta testing like the plague. I haven’t enough devices to partake in such experiments 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@oterosocram25]

Hi, I'm new to the iPad, how are you doing everything you are doing while talking and narrating everything you are doing?? very clear and concise. very good video thank you.

[@PaperlessX]

It’s a long process. One we hope to do a video on, one day

[@oterosocram25]

@@PaperlessX lol, ok 👌 looking forward to it.

[@katelynnburrell]

Does she explain how you can use a text-to-speech application on goodnotes? That is what I'm looking for

[@fabiogloor]

Good video, thx. Is it also possible to just hide annotations?

[@PaperlessX]

When exporting yes, otherwise, no

[@hypereactivegbu1549]

Can you add a blank page (where you can write notes) before or after a page in the PDF file you are annotating?

[@PaperlessX]

Yes you can

[@mwansajerrymusankabala4989]

You’re so amazing... I love all your videos. I follow all your recommendations...👍👍👍👍

[@justindarcy8234]

You should make a top PDF editor video like you did for top notes app recently.

[@PaperlessX]

Added that to my to-do list 👆🏾

[@micahhlc]

Because of u, I picked gn5 over notability

[@helenh2442]

As a student with windows laptop, android phone and iPad, i'm crazily looking for a pdf note taking app that runs in three platforms!!!!!!!!! Currently my laptop has Drawboard which is free, easy and amazing but it cannot open multiple windows (they arrange all files in multiple tabs). I also have Acrobat DC but for note-taking, I don't need that much edit functions actually. My iPad is using OneNote which requires me to printout all pdf in one page and then taking notes... and my android phone can only view pdf with Android version Office! I literally need to pay for a full functional app running in three platforms.... (Also I have onedrive and google drive which always misleads me which drive need to be synced)...

[@PaperlessX]

Have you tried Foxit reader? It’s not great for annotations though.

[@helenh2442]

@@PaperlessX never heard that... will give it a try

[@dr.adityakaushal6908]

thanks for the video, really helpful. i wanted to know of good notes supports two page view of PDF such that it resembles a traditional book while reading (not split screen view). Two page view makes memorising by association much easier. Thank you in advance.

[@PaperlessX]

It does not. Flexcil does though

[@yapchenpo95]

Does GN have any dual page scrolling now?

[@AdEngineer]

When you select a text a highlight option will appear, but if you highlight a text using this option you can't change the color or undo your highlighting

[@madmedicos3759]

Really helpful video☺️😇

[@AbidKhan-lr5wb]

Hi Ropsie...Lately goodnotes 5 is providing frequent updates but the experience isn’t as it was before the iPad os release...secondly, when you insert a blank page, then a page will be inserted in different size than the rest of the pages in the document...Yes inking has been improved and now it’s much better than before (but still lagging behind notability!).GoodNotes 5 must include audio and syncing of this audio with the writing as in notability...Notability is still very stable And it’s inking and audio sync capabilities, I will prefer to annotate PDFs in notability than in GoodNotes 5...On the other hand, notability must enhance its pdf annotating capabilities and thus go beyond a mere note taking app...Also It must introduce more features in it’s AWESOME audio dept like trimming of audio, renaming of the audio recordings etc...My random 💭 thoughts 😀... ✌🏼 🕊🕊

[@PaperlessX]

I agree with you on the updates. They have dished out a lot of them lately! And I think that’s more to do with iPadOS than it does with GN5 because I have seen the pattern with several apps. Notability is very stable. Which is why on my list, with all its missing features, it still remains the number 1 note taking app for the iPad! For PDF annotation though, I feel GN5 is better especially because it handles bigger files better than Notability...

[@AbidKhan-lr5wb]

@@PaperlessX hello 👋 Ropsie...Yesterday I bought LiquidText and it’s inking is much better than notability...It’s the first app which has overtaken notability in inking dept and I am still exploring the rest of the features...But upto now I will say LiquidText is AWESOME 👏🏻!!! REGARDS...

[@PaperlessX]

Yes, their inking is much better than Notability! I agree. However, I doubt it makes for a better note taking app kkkkkkkkk PS: Hello, Nadir 😃

[@AbidKhan-lr5wb]

@@PaperlessX Hello Ropsie 😀... hope you are doing very well...Yes LiquidText will not be a suitable app for just taking notes...But for the sole purpose of LiquidText that is to to take notes side by side with the pdf, this superior inking tech was an essential feature...Without this, LiquidText will not have gained so much traction from the customers around the world...One thing that I really like about LiquidText inking is that during writing there is a sort of a ‘control’ so that your Apple Pencil on the glass of iPad doesn’t feel slippery and thus gives you a feeling like you are writing on the paper with the real pen...This is just like writing with the montblanc 149 fountain pen in which there is a slight tooth and so the pen doesn’t get out of control...hope you understand my point and also like my analogy 😉😃...take care 👍🏻🕊✌🏼

[@ojasvibhandari3735]

Hi thanks a lot for your video, I have good notes but I cannot figure out all the options can you please make a video on that latest good notes app. I use it on my iPad Air , again thanks for the tips!

[@PaperlessX]

Sure thing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKLUq2Ownaiaiac

[@zhyar8]

I love your videos. Is there any way to export only highlights and notes on GoodNotes 5?

[@PaperlessX]

Thank you. No, GoodNotes doesn’t have that feature.

[@thefighterturgut]

One question guys, Can I write on the margins of the pdf when I annotate it, I meant to write on grey sides of the pdf pages like in OneNote, OneNote is great but i hate that in mac we cant stop it from keeping sync the notes which it makes writing by pen so laggy each minute. Thanks

[@PaperlessX]

You can’t do that, unfortunately

[@virendrasinghcharan7485]

I have seen that u r using PDF expert app too. Can u tell me that how does the writing with pressure sensitivity differs from Pdf expert to goodnotes. Because i love the writting with pressure sensitivity in PDF expert. Is it as good in Goodnotes. Plz tell me bcos i am planning to buy Goodnotes.

[@PaperlessX]

Their writing is similar...

[@hraquib]

Query: Can we increase the margin of the paper on pdf. PS : I'm new to paperless world. I've very little knowledge of different apps. Please enlighten me. TIA

[@PaperlessX]

Not in GN5, there are some apps that can if that’s really important to you... try MarginNote 3

[@srivard99]

@@PaperlessX Can you provide tips on annotating PDF documents when the margins are too small and Goodnotes 5 doesn't allow you to write on the canvas surrounding the document?

[@JezT07]

If only Notability had this functionality with PDFs too

[@PaperlessX]

I know right!!!

[@cool31gigi]

I like to annotate my books on good notes but I still haven't found a way to add sticky notes that don't cover the text. Sometimes some pdf don't have enough room to write notes on the side.. is there an easier way to do that that doesn't require adding a page ?

[@PaperlessX]

In GoodNotes there isn’t. Unfortunately, you’ll need a different app.

[@SariaQuamer]

What is the maximum size pdf can be opened or used in Goodnotes 5 ?

[@PaperlessX]

We don't know as generally we work with small PDFs.

[@SariaQuamer]

@@PaperlessX Okay

[@firevr]

Are the file sizes still an issue? Great video as always. Many thanks 🙏🏻

[@PaperlessX]

I don’t understand. In terms of how big the files get in GN5?

[@firevr]

Paperless Student Hi there, yes, I am sure I saw one of your videos a while back. I think it was comparing GN5 & Notability and GN5 scores lower due to the space it used for files on the IPad. x

[@PaperlessX]

Yes. GN5 generally creates bigger files than Notability. Notability optimises the amount of space you use on your iPad, which is very useful

[@yapchenpo95]

Can you guys kindly share your thoughts if 128gb is enough for GN?

[@24CARLOKB]

Great video! Can you please let us know what aspects of the PDF are interactive. Can we copy figures from the PDF to another note? :)

[@PaperlessX]

Yes you can do that, using the lasso tool

[@ritwikvashistha7782]

Can you insert textboxes while annotating a pdf like we do it in pc on say Adobe PDF?

[@PaperlessX]

Yes you can

[@naveensrinivas8529]

Hi sister, can you please make a video on.... SHORTCUTS app (how it can be used for note taking).... Like linking different apps to REMINDERS app & accessing particular PAGE in a PDF( when PDF present in LIQUID TEXT or NOTES or ONE NOTE...etc.,)

[@PaperlessX]

Hmmm, I see what you mean. I’ll add that to my to-do list

[@ian9615]

Hi, I have a problem. My PDF file have outline and I can see it in GoodNotes 5. But after I use auto-backup to export my file, outline is gone. Do you have any advise? Thx.

[@PaperlessX]

This will help: beingpaperless.com/how-to-create-an-outline-for-your-notes-in-goodnotes-5/

[@cyprianskiba8768]

Is there a way to import a PDF and make larger margins for note taking?

[@PaperlessX]

Not in GoodNotes, no

[@_infires8543]

If I annotate on a PDF that's already saved on my OneDrive, will the PDF automatically save and update with the annotations, or do I have to manually export it to OneDrive?

[@sagarmodak989]

I actually have same kind of question. And if I open a file from my google drive to GoodNotes, is it being saved in my iPad's local storage or is it only in my google drive and I am just viewing it from GoodNotes?

[@_infires8543]

@@sagarmodak989 After spending HOURS researching Goodnotes vs Notability, I just went and paid the few bucks for GN instead of wasting more time 😂 So to answer my own question: no, it doesn't automatically replace the file with the newest version on OneDrive. Each PDF you want to annotate has to be downloaded/imported into Goodnotes first. All annotations stay in Goodnotes only, so you have to export (full document or selected pages) them back to your cloud drive afterwards. If you want files to automatically backup to your cloud drive, you can do so but they will all be in a preselected folder on the drive (so not back in the original folder where they came from). I've only been using GN for a few hours and I didn't connect it to Google Drive, so to answer your question, I believe you also have to export it from the Drive and import it into GN first, which stays on your device, not your Drive. I might be wrong since I haven't tested all the functions yet, but I went everywhere in settings and I couldn't find a way to do what we've been talking about. I really desperately want that, so if anyone knows an app that can do it, please reply 😭 (I only know PDF Viewer that does it, but I experienced too many crashes and lost my annotations so I do not recommend it)

[@sagarmodak989]

@@_infires8543 Try foxit reader once. I think it does the things that we are talking about. Not sure tho

[@PaperlessX]

LiquidText has that function, it is the only app we have encountered that can update the original file wherever you took it from. But proceed with caution, the app can be very unstable... we have reviewed it extensively so you know what you're getting into.

[@sagarmodak989]

@@PaperlessX Thanks😊

[@TonGolem]

Super useful!

[@frodobaggins2803]

Very helpful video thanks! I have a few questions: Can the annotated pdf be saved as a pdf with the highlighting and the handwritten notes? If I send it to someone with a windows pc or android device will he/she able to view the annotations?

[@PaperlessX]

Yes, you can send a copy with your annotations and they’ll be visible on other operations systems

[@abhishekpatro5517]

Since the saved files use up memory space , is it possible to save Goodnotes notes files in Micro sd card or iCloud ?

[@PaperlessX]

yes it is

[@973majid]

You saved my $50 Thanks

[@preritdatta]

Hi. I Recently saw your video for Flexcil. I was wondering if you can compare flexcil and goodnotes 5? I really like having the notes sidebar instead of add pages directly to the pdf. Does Goodnotes 5 has similar feature to annotate pdfs? Also, I read that goodnotes 5 has made universal app purchase. I’m wondering if that would make it more lucrative for working across platforms. Thank you for your time and for making amazing videos!

[@PaperlessX]

Annotations in GoodNotes 5 differ from that in Flexcil

[@preritdatta]

@@PaperlessX Please do a video comparing PDF annotations in both the apps if you can. I'm planning to buy an app soon but can't make a decision! It would be really useful thank you.

[@sudhansookhanna2643]

@Paperless X pls compare good notes 5 with Flexcil as pdf annotator

[@RujioWR]

I dont have goodnotes so take this with caution: As I saw in this video, it is possbile to multitab GN with different instances. So you are technically able to read PDF on the left and splitscreen the notes to the right, which is basically the same as a sidebar. Even tho you would have 2 different Dokuments / Books i quess. One for PDFs one for Notes.

[@StyngRay1]

Hi thanks . Can you view a book in side by side manner like a book that is open naturally ?

[@PaperlessX]

No... Pen & Paper does that though

[@mahazelrosaryapostol3956]

Hi, my goodnotes keeps on crashing while I open my Harrisons pdf. What to do?

[@PaperlessX]

Harrison is a huge book. That’s probably why it’s crashing. Try to work on sections of the book at a time. Break it into smaller chunks

[@j45393]

Can you change the pdf background colour? I.e. to a light yellow instead of white to make it easier on your eyes?

[@PaperlessX]

Yes, when you change your system settings.

[@lavrodem]

Hi was a great video :) :) I am a musician and goodnote application in my hand, I want to install my chord archive (PDF) and use it like a repertoire book .. I bought a folder and threw the 200 pdf file into the pdf file. I can't make transitions:/:/ So all have a separate pdf, I guess there is a page pass in a single pdf ... Is there a setting of this? I hope you understand :) So when there is more than one PDF file in the folder, we can't switch like a notebook to page ... There is just a page event in a pdf ... If I install 250 songs into a single pdf at that time, how do I find the song I want in between:/:/

[@PaperlessX]

To find the song you want, you can search for it. That hasn't worked? The set up you want wouldn't work in GoodNotes, try the Files app instead. It might work

[@sustainedshnatz1141]

The outlines or TOC support in Goodnotes is a nice surprise, thank you for pointing that out. For PDF books I prefer using Documents though I might move to PDF Expert due to its dark mode and the fact it gets more updates. The reasons I prefer Readdle's apps: * It easier to navigate the TOC. Reading a book is a single hand operation. I can hold the iPad with my right hand and still use just my right thumb to click on the TOC button, expand a hierarchical entry of the collapsed table of contents and click on the entry go to the right page and swiping through pages. And the TOC is more condensed and limited to a small popup window which is, in my opinion, a better design. * Swiping through a book's pages is smoother and faster than Goodnotes, especially in scanned books. Readdle's PDF rendering engine is just better and better accelerated. * Still no support in Goodnotes 5 for alternative automated cloud backup target other than iCloud. That's a serious limitation for someone like me which the iPad is his only Apple device. If I don't have my iPad then I have no access to my notes. * Syncing notes to iCloud means the books are also being synced and that means I need to buy an extra iCloud storage if I have more than a few books. With Readdle's apps, I can use other cloud services. I can reuse my Google One storage, and also connect to a local network share which can be a remote machine on my home network accessible via VPN. Also, I don't even need to store books locally on the iPad if I don't want to as I can access the book via the cloud service without saving it locally. * As long as Goodnotes 5 does not support alternative cloud services as an automated backup target I prefer using Notability for my notes.

[@firevr]

sustainedshnatz With respect I completely disagree. I was a huge fan of PDF Expert and really came to rely on it across all my devices for my studies. However, they decided to update their app which is now extremely unreliable (version 7). It is full of bugs, looses functionality, down grades all their pro customers who had already paid for the “pro” package and should they want to keep what they paid for they have to pay a far higher amount than it originally cost and they have to pay that every year. For their money they receive a more buggy app with an unprofessional interface (by comparison to predecessor) an only one new feature which allows you to group your favourite tools. They try to argue that there are two new features as you can now scan. I argue that for a one off payment of £5.99 you could have bought that feature (Scanner App) from them. It needn’t have cost you £50/year when the whole (less buggy and better interface) package cost around £25.99 as a one off payment. Then the fact that they forced the update (which I didn’t want) and then there is their, frankly, disgusting response which only came after ignoring me for a long period. I had bought the whole package Mac, iPad & iPhone. I relied on it for my work flow which is very important to me fir a plethora or reasons. They are updating a lot because they’re trying desperately to fix their new bloated and buggy software, they do not care about you or I. They are chasing the money 💰 It was a great app and it’s sad that greed and ignorance have taken over at Readdle inc.

[@sustainedshnatz1141]

@@firevr I get what you're saying but for anyone who doesn't need the premium features and only read PDF books, add an annotation here and there in the book but still uses a separate app for note-taking then the free version of PDF Expert is more than capable and also even the Documents app.

[@firevr]

sustainedshnatz Yes, I agree with you on that but should you need to upgrade in the future, be mindful of their ethos. Companies offer good free versions because they know you are imparting your data & knowledge to their systems and you become somewhat reliant on their products.

[@sustainedshnatz1141]

​@@firevr You are definitely correct but you could as that about every app company. The developers need to feed their families so if one payment model fails then they need to find another one that works. I don't think they're evil or greedy, they're just trying to figure out how to sustain their company. As a general rule I try not to be dependent on a specific app for my workflow, so I always have an alternative. This is especially important for me as my iPad is the only Apple device I own. For Documents/PDF Expert my current alternative (on iOS) is just accessing my files on Google Drive and if needed adding them manually to the Books app which somewhat acceptable.

[@firevr]

@@sustainedshnatz1141 The trouble is you're right you can say they about a great number of developers these days. I don't begrudge any person or firm trying to make ends meet or to turn a profit. If Readdle's business plan wasn't working out for them, then they absolutely should change it. My issue is the method, the numbers, the lack of communication to the downright rude communication, the forcing of the update and the downgrading of a plan that I paid for. If you do the math it doesn't add up to anything less than greedy. There are other ways to go about changing models and responding to concerns from faithful customers. Their blatant disregard for neurodiversity is also an issue and sadly that is true of many other developers these days. I also try to utilise options in my workflow but sometimes a feature may be unique or having a second program is too costly. When you've paid a large price tag for a suit of software you should be able to continue to use it without having to pay for a back up application (as in a back up for the use case) However, when I can I do leave myself options but my issue is more often what works for me, what I can actually use and what I can't use.

[@raincoat1597]

can we merge pdfs in gn5?

[@PaperlessX]

no we can’t

[@samaaaa6666]

hi when i open pdf by goodnotes parts of the information do not appear, like if my pdf is 20 lines only 15 will appear in goodnotes

[@dochrishistrange]

Liquid text ad op

[@forestnerd1287]

With onenote you can write next to pdf files imported, not on top of them. Can you do the same with goodnotes or notability? I don't want to write on top of pdf pages, I'd rather write next to them. Please answer.

[@PaperlessX]

No, you can only do that in OneNote because it has an unlimited canvas

[@forestnerd1287]

@@PaperlessX ok thanks! also saw a few of your videos and they were helpful so thank you!

[@madnessintomagic]

I have a pdf form I have to fill out that won’t even work on my ipad acrobat app. It requires acrobat “dc”, whatever that is. Basically forcing me to go find a desktop computer somewhere and hope they have paid adobe on it. Is there a way to deal with this using goodnotes 5?

[@PaperlessX]

Most note-taking apps can use text boxes to fill forms. So GoodNotes can work

[@madnessintomagic]

@@PaperlessX It does not. It won’t even open drop down menus, much less the “add” a field button this form has. Ipad files app viewer let me use the drop down boxes but not the “add” field button.

[@nasergh9354]

Can i delete or add pages to pdf file? And is it possible to open two or more pdf files same time in goodnote like multiple taps and switch between the pdfs? If not which app can do this in speed?

[@PaperlessX]

GoodNotes can do that.

[@RajeshKumar-jh9ne]

Hey, thanx for the video . How did you show the cursor / touch in the screen record? Is it possible without a Bluetooth mouse?

[@PaperlessX]

You need the Bluetooth mouse. Simply pair it to your iPad and it will show. If you have a hub, a usb mouse should work the same way

[@monsedelossantos2311]

Hello I just got goodnotes 5 and I’m wondering if there’s any way to write on the pdf and scroll to the other page without having to press on and off the icon?

[@PaperlessX]

There isn’t 😬 It’s a bit annoying, right?

[@TheDisasterousHorse]

Hi, I have been using default files app for reading my pdfs and organising my pdfs according to the subjects, but now i have subscribed to goodnotes 5, can you suggest a way to transfer all the folders(categorised according to the subjects) which have pdfs inside in one go, as i have many folders and sub folder within those, it will take too much time to organise everything again in goodnotes 5. (I also use one drive and gdrive if that can help in any way)Your help is appreciated.! Thanks!(

[@PaperlessX]

Switching between apps is always ugly. Zip the folders and then import the zipped folder into GoodNotes

[@suhaimizakaria5842]

How about the size of the file with annotations? Im using normal pdf viewer, after adding up some annotation, my pdf file size became so much bigger than its normal size

[@PaperlessX]

GoodNotes creates huge files as a general rule. Notability handles that better

[@paweeeeee4201]

Can you edit imported word documents on good notes? Been trying and when I type it always comes out as new text box.

[@PaperlessX]

No you can’t edit word documents. GoodNotes converts them to PDF when you bring them into the app. Therefore you can only annotate on them

[@mktsp2]

Since you mentioned Notability, don't you get annoyed when a pdf has links in it, and you click on them, you have to "travel" through all the in-between pages, to get to the desired page? "travel" as in, watch every single one of them going before your eyes... On the other hand, I 've heard that Goodnotes is very slow with pdf's that contain more than 50 pages. Is this true? If yes, it is prohibiting for me, since I use 600-700 pages pdf's all the time!

[@PaperlessX]

Navigating through those in-between pages is very annoying. 😬 I dislike it with a passion!!! GoodNotes handles bigger files better than Notability. Unless if it is buggy maybe 🤔

[@magalin7978]

Hi there, so what’s different in GN compared with Notability? What’s best in one or the other? Thanks.

[@PaperlessX]

I compared them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGbdd5p6dtZnqrM

[@MBlankestijn]

Thanks for this video !!

[@PaperlessX]

You welcome 😃

[@CelestialxPanda]

Hey! Have so many cbz and epub files from comics and manga that I've downloaded but I don't have a good reader on the ipad. I used to use the challenger comic on the iPad. Could you please recommend a nice reader?

[@PaperlessX]

For epub, FB reader will do the trick. Not sure about cbz files. Will have to look into that one

[@ramanujlal]

I love GN5 but the only problem is that I can't do a two page view on PDFs, kind of like reading a real book 😭

[@PaperlessX]

yes, GoodNotes doesn’t have that feature ☹️

[@mauvemaven]

Can I export highlighted text in my pdfs from goodnotes to another file format? I do a lot of research and I need an app that can do this so I wouldn’t need to print mountains of pdfs like I used to before...

[@PaperlessX]

What file format?

[@mauvemaven]

Paperless X any format, but preferably txt or html... even pdf. I just need to extract the notes so that I can arrange them how I want them and not have to copy highlight per highlight like I do in xodo (ios) now...

[@PaperlessX]

If you want to extract information from your PDFs GoodNotes is not the best app to use. Try looking into LiquidText and MarginNote

[@mauvemaven]

Paperless X Thanks! Will check both out.

[@Ganut22]

Could you add several pdf files to one notebook and then export it as one document to print?

[@PaperlessX]

Use the import to Current Document

[@megacanam]

I've been having issues where the file size grows so large that it cannot be emailed. Very simple real estate documents >20pages. Any suggestions?

[@PaperlessX]

Most emails only support files smaller than 25MB. GoodNotes creates huge files that is probably why it can’t be sent.

[@Beetlebum.13]

Is this possible to underline without using the highlighter?

[@PaperlessX]

Have you tried using the pen tool instead? That could solve your problem, though it’s not quite what you looking for

[@Beetlebum.13]

It's quite annoying using the pen tool 😭 I solved by using PDF EXPERT to study from pdf and Goodnotes as a planner and Notebook 🤦🏻‍♀️ Thank you! 💕

[@monikayadav5347]

How to scroll pdf file in goodnotes using apple pencil only?

[@PaperlessX]

Pencil icon with a slash on it, top right corner.

[@monikayadav5347]

@@PaperlessX it worked thanku

[@rajeshwarihemmadi3229]

Can we change the position of image or paragraph of pdf page thru GoodNotes ?

[@PaperlessX]

No, GoodNotes doesn’t edit PDFs

[@rajeshwarihemmadi3229]

@@PaperlessX oh ok..thanks for the reply

[@MrCash62]

At 1:23 , I want to nest the Outlines to other outlines ( create a a Hierarchy)... is it possible to do this with Goodnotes 5 or another app?

[@PaperlessX]

Not in GoodNotes. Only in ZoomNotes

[@AshokKumar-ng9is]

Hey i have a question. While annotating a pdf can we add a blank page to the pdf!?

[@PaperlessX]

Yes you can

[@Zapzup4]

Hi. I am struggling to find the option to change the colour (yellow) for the standard highlight tool which appears when you keep your finger on a word. Until now I only can do it with the help of the lasso tool. Anyone knows?

[@PaperlessX]

The lasso tool is the only way to do that...

[@Zapzup4]

@@PaperlessX so nice from you to answer. Thank you!

[@cv6473]

can you export you pdf highlights and notes to one document wiht this app? I don't have ios. Do you know of any programs that will do this for windows?

[@PaperlessX]

Have you tried Foxit reader?

[@funnykurdish8119]

Please can anyone tell me when you select a word or a text on goodnotes what options will apper

[@PaperlessX]

Highlight, strikeout, define, copy

[@funnykurdish8119]

@@PaperlessX thanks alot🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@alexandraogilvie3434]

My pdfs keep exporting into landscape and its not letting me change to portrait. What do I do

[@PaperlessX]

are they in portrait when you’re writing on them? If so then it’s a bug. Try rebooting your iPad

[@prshantmalodia]

Can anyone help me about how to skip between pages in goodnotes I can’t find a way to jump to a specific page

[@PaperlessX]

howto.beingpaperless.com/how-to-skip-to-a-specific-page-in-goodnotes/

[@catarina2356]

hi, goodnotes use lot of memory? I need a good pdf reader which I can send to my google drive easily because I just have 32GB on my Ipad

[@PaperlessX]

Only LiquidText can do that

[@yasminelsobky]

All my pdf books are on google drive, is there way to annotate the pdf while it is on the drive?

[@PaperlessX]

We’ll try to find all some feasible solutions for that. 😃 And we’ll do a video for it in case other ppl have a similar question

[@MsBlueDaffodil]

If you write notes in your PDF file, are you able to save the file as is with the notes?

[@PaperlessX]

Yes you can

[@vishwakumar2922]

Is there a way to export the custom highlighter colours which I made in GN4 to GN5?....... I forgot their codes because of which I am still using GN4 and not GN5.....

[@PaperlessX]

There is no way to do it. But you can use another app to find out the Hex code for the colours 🤔

[@meloarcilla]

Is there an option to highlight easily just by swiping down a paragraph or do we have to highlight line by line? Thank u

[@meloarcilla]

Similar to the highlight feature in pdfexpert

[@PaperlessX]

It is line by line. It has the most basic functions for PDF annotation. Flexcil can do that though

[@zariftahmid3403]

im having a hard time download pdfs on my ipad. help anyone?

[@PaperlessX]

Where are you downloading them from?

[@jhaselle1718]

Is it possible to annotate a locked pdf? Thanks

[@PaperlessX]

It depends on where and how it was locked. Sometimes it can, other times it can’t

[@Cyterous]

Hey ! Do you know if there is a hyperlink from another notebook to another? Thanks

[@PaperlessX]

No, there is none... at least for now there isn’t.

[@hrjee9649]

U can try this kzbin.info/www/bejne/e53QpKR-ZZV4m5o

[@stevanoiphone1996]

Please, can I edit an imported PDF file like delete or add sentences ?

[@PaperlessX]

No you can’t

[@Prakhar_A]

hey can i add a blank page in between a pdf book which i downloaded from the internet? i mean i want to write notes just below the page i am reading..is it possible?

[@PaperlessX]

Yes, it’s possible

[@sydneyjoyes1752]

Hi there, my school textbooks are located in Adobe Digital Editions, is there a way to import them into GoodNotes? Please help :)

[@PaperlessX]

Your best shot would be to screenshot the sections you need as you need them

[@thekornsx]

Hi, do you know if it is possible to import a zip file with multiple PDf's to GN?

[@PaperlessX]

It can

[@kristian95iversen]

Has good notes 5 beaten riddlels pdf expert?

[@PaperlessX]

Not yet. Readdle can create hyperlinks 👆🏾

[@nahdinsabla]

Hi, I was waiting on your video the explanation on how to activate or to deactivate the hyperlinks of a pdf you are working on, could explain where can I find this setting?

[@dommii1993]

Does someone know if I can use GN5 just to open the PDF, e.g. from OneDrive, and synchronize it, so that it keeps saved in the cloud?

[@xuguangyu]

no

[@PaperlessX]

At the moment you can’t auto backup to Onedrive. But you can certainly import from it.

[@alizaki4974]

does anyone know if i have for example a 500 page pdf questions book can i for example answer from page 1-100 then submit only those pages as a pdf?

[@PaperlessX]

yes you can

[@alizaki4974]

@@PaperlessX tysm i ended up buying the ipad air 5 and goodnotes 5 and its honestly so good

[@deepanshugrover1864]

Can we search words in PDF opened in gn5?

[@PaperlessX]

yes

[@Ganut22]

Can you add a blank page within the pdf file?

[@PaperlessX]

yes you can

[@sumeyrasen9783]

is Goodnotes good for ppts too?

[@PaperlessX]

Yes it is...It converts them to PDF first though

[@sumeyrasen9783]

@@PaperlessX Thank you so much!

[@anandkumarsharma8567]

Thanks a lot

[@PaperlessX]

You welcome

[@basitanwer6295]

Is it okay to read through a 500 page pdf or book? I meant any performance issues etc

[@basitanwer6295]

Jack March cool thanks

[@PaperlessX]

GoodNotes 5 has no problem handling massive files

[@basitanwer6295]

Paperless Student awesome. Good to have confirmation!

[@postnatalmotcoach1006]

Thanks so much

[@PaperlessX]

Pleasure 😃

[@anatoly8612]

can i create an ebook on GoodNotes ?

[@PaperlessX]

An ebook? Technically you can create PDFs. Is that what you mean?

[@charlenedarylyayen651]

can you also annotate encrypted pdf on goodnotes? i mean i downloaded an encrypted pdf and i need to doodle my computations.. anyone?

[@PaperlessX]

Never tried that before... is encrypted the same as password protected? For password protected you just need the password and you'll be good to go.

[@lutherarpan3936]

Can i use a pdf which is larger than 200mb

[@PaperlessX]

yes you can… generally, iPad apps don’t handle PDFs very well.