Notability: Notes, PDF
Note-Taking Beyond Paper
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14.8for iPhone, iPad and more
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Apr 29, 2024
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About Notability: Notes, PDF
Take your notes beyond paper! Download for free and enjoy the powerful, yet wonderfully simple note-taking experience. You will quickly see why we’re Apple Editor’s Choice!
Notability is as versatile as you. Jot down thoughts, import & annotate textbooks, sync your notes with audio, or sketch your next masterpiece. Whether you’re a student, professional, or hobbyist—you’ll find all the tools you need.
MORE THAN PAPER AND PEN
• Write on a variety of paper templates with customizable spacing and backgrounds.
• Take notes with multi-media tools like pencil, highlighter, text, and audio.
• Mark up textbooks, documents, lecture slides, assignments, or images.
• Clean up calculations with Math Conversion technology.
• Search anything in your notes, including handwriting and imported documents.
HANDWRITE AND SKETCH NATURALLY
• Write with the most lifelike, vector-based digital pencil on the market.
• Ink is fine-tuned for the most responsive, precise writing experience (compatible with Apple Pencil & Logitech Crayon).
STAY ORGANIZED, PAPER-FREE
• All your notes in one place! Always keep notes with you, without the weight, hassle, or paper waste.
• Organize notes with customizable subjects and dividers.
NEVER MISS A THING WITH AUDIO PLAYBACK
• Get more out of your lectures and meetings with audio recording, synced to your notes.
• Tap anywhere (in playback mode) to see your note come to life in real-time.
• Search or copy time-stamped text from Audio Transcripts.
EASILY SHARE IDEAS IN PRESENTATION MODE
• Present ideas full-screen without distracting toolbars.
• Engage an audience with all of Notability's tools including a Laser Pointer.
MULTI-TASK WITH MULTI-NOTE
• Work with two notes side-by-side.
• Drag & Drop handwriting, typed text, and images between notes.
IMPORT, ANNOTATE, AND SHARE
• Import and mark-up PDFs, DOCs, PPTs, images, GIFs, and more.
• Easily create searchable PDFs using built-in Document Scan.
• Full-featured, left-aligned typing with word count and formatting options.
FIND AND SHARE INSPIRATION
• Publish your notes for the world to see in the Notability Gallery.
• Browse notes from the community, search topics, save favorites, and download templates!
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Download Notability for free on iPad, Mac, and iPhone and enjoy Notability with limited editing and features.
Unlock the premium, unlimited note-taking experience with an annual Notability subscription. Subscribers get:
• Unlimited edits, Audio Transcripts, Auto-Backup support, and iCloud sync.
• MyScript Handwriting Recognition and Math Conversion technology.
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Subscription auto-renews unless canceled, and will be charged via Apple iTunes account on an annual basis. Prices vary by location. You can manage your subscription in account settings after purchase. Family Sharing is not supported.
For technical assistance reach our team at support@gingerlabs.com. Visit notability.com or connect with us @notabilityapp on social.
Privacy policy: https://notability.com/privacy
Terms of Service: https://notability.com/terms
Notability is a registered trademark of Ginger Labs, Inc.
Notability is as versatile as you. Jot down thoughts, import & annotate textbooks, sync your notes with audio, or sketch your next masterpiece. Whether you’re a student, professional, or hobbyist—you’ll find all the tools you need.
MORE THAN PAPER AND PEN
• Write on a variety of paper templates with customizable spacing and backgrounds.
• Take notes with multi-media tools like pencil, highlighter, text, and audio.
• Mark up textbooks, documents, lecture slides, assignments, or images.
• Clean up calculations with Math Conversion technology.
• Search anything in your notes, including handwriting and imported documents.
HANDWRITE AND SKETCH NATURALLY
• Write with the most lifelike, vector-based digital pencil on the market.
• Ink is fine-tuned for the most responsive, precise writing experience (compatible with Apple Pencil & Logitech Crayon).
STAY ORGANIZED, PAPER-FREE
• All your notes in one place! Always keep notes with you, without the weight, hassle, or paper waste.
• Organize notes with customizable subjects and dividers.
NEVER MISS A THING WITH AUDIO PLAYBACK
• Get more out of your lectures and meetings with audio recording, synced to your notes.
• Tap anywhere (in playback mode) to see your note come to life in real-time.
• Search or copy time-stamped text from Audio Transcripts.
EASILY SHARE IDEAS IN PRESENTATION MODE
• Present ideas full-screen without distracting toolbars.
• Engage an audience with all of Notability's tools including a Laser Pointer.
MULTI-TASK WITH MULTI-NOTE
• Work with two notes side-by-side.
• Drag & Drop handwriting, typed text, and images between notes.
IMPORT, ANNOTATE, AND SHARE
• Import and mark-up PDFs, DOCs, PPTs, images, GIFs, and more.
• Easily create searchable PDFs using built-in Document Scan.
• Full-featured, left-aligned typing with word count and formatting options.
FIND AND SHARE INSPIRATION
• Publish your notes for the world to see in the Notability Gallery.
• Browse notes from the community, search topics, save favorites, and download templates!
---
Download Notability for free on iPad, Mac, and iPhone and enjoy Notability with limited editing and features.
Unlock the premium, unlimited note-taking experience with an annual Notability subscription. Subscribers get:
• Unlimited edits, Audio Transcripts, Auto-Backup support, and iCloud sync.
• MyScript Handwriting Recognition and Math Conversion technology.
---
Subscription auto-renews unless canceled, and will be charged via Apple iTunes account on an annual basis. Prices vary by location. You can manage your subscription in account settings after purchase. Family Sharing is not supported.
For technical assistance reach our team at support@gingerlabs.com. Visit notability.com or connect with us @notabilityapp on social.
Privacy policy: https://notability.com/privacy
Terms of Service: https://notability.com/terms
Notability is a registered trademark of Ginger Labs, Inc.
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What's New in the Latest Version 14.8
Last updated on Apr 29, 2024
Old Versions
- Fixed a crash when toggling selection mode in the Content Manager
- Added other miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
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- Added other miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
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Version History
14.8
Apr 29, 2024
- Fixed a crash when toggling selection mode in the Content Manager
- Added other miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
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- Added other miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
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14.7.13
Apr 24, 2024
- Fixed a crash when sharing notes from the Library
- Added other miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
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- Added other miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
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14.7.12
Apr 19, 2024
- New themes: Celebrate Earth Day every day with our new botanical themes
- Added other miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
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- Added other miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
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14.7.11
Apr 8, 2024
- New templates include: isometric paper, multi-column paper, and more planning templates!
- Added other miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.
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- Added other miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.
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14.7.10
Apr 2, 2024
- Fixed crash in subject color picker
- Fixed crash with text correction
- Added other miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
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- Fixed crash with text correction
- Added other miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
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14.7.9
Apr 1, 2024
- Fixed crash in subject color picker
- Fixed crash with text correction
- Added miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
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- Fixed crash with text correction
- Added miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
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14.7.8
Mar 21, 2024
Fixes a crash when deleting notes.
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Thanks for using Notability!
14.7.7
Mar 18, 2024
• Using Tenor to power GIFs media menu
• Fixed issues in audio transcription quotas
• Added other miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
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• Fixed issues in audio transcription quotas
• Added other miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
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14.7.6
Mar 6, 2024
• Fixes a crash with text to speech
• Fixes a crash when sharing via AirDrop
• Improves error handling in Audio Transcription flows
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• Fixes a crash when sharing via AirDrop
• Improves error handling in Audio Transcription flows
Thanks for using Notability!
14.7.5
Feb 28, 2024
• Fixes a crash when dismissing the color picker
• Fixes a crash with the text box selection menu and keyboard
• Fixes a crash on iOS 15 when opening the content manager
• Fixes unresponsive library buttons on macOS Sonoma
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• Fixes a crash with the text box selection menu and keyboard
• Fixes a crash on iOS 15 when opening the content manager
• Fixes unresponsive library buttons on macOS Sonoma
Thanks for using Notability!
14.7.4
Feb 26, 2024
• Fixes a freeze and crash when using the text tool
• Fixes an occasional crash when stopping audio playback
• Automatically dismiss options menu when opening the content manager
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• Fixes an occasional crash when stopping audio playback
• Automatically dismiss options menu when opening the content manager
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14.7.3
Feb 20, 2024
• Sharing a note via the Apple Mail app includes the note's title
• Fixes a crash when editing note info
• Improves default sharing options
◦ No longer reuses the last export's password
◦ No longer reuses the last export's page range selection
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• Fixes a crash when editing note info
• Improves default sharing options
◦ No longer reuses the last export's password
◦ No longer reuses the last export's page range selection
Thanks for using Notability!
14.7.2
Feb 12, 2024
• Improves file import (eg Canvas, PowerPoint, Web Pages)
• Support for locked PDF import
• Improves the Recent Notes widget
• Allows convert to math in safe mode
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• Support for locked PDF import
• Improves the Recent Notes widget
• Allows convert to math in safe mode
Thanks for using Notability!
14.7.1
Feb 5, 2024
- Introduced new 2024 planners from Paperlike
- Added an option to open a note directly in Notability after import from an external app
- Added Note paper backgrounds as default to quick share
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- Added an option to open a note directly in Notability after import from an external app
- Added Note paper backgrounds as default to quick share
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14.7
Jan 23, 2024
Introducing Notability Widgets!
Quickly create new notes, view a specific note, access your Recent Notes, or access notes in a specific subject with our 4 new Widgets.
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Quickly create new notes, view a specific note, access your Recent Notes, or access notes in a specific subject with our 4 new Widgets.
Thanks for using Notability!
14.6
Jan 17, 2024
14.6 includes an options menu update, an improved import flow, and the ability to hide your status bar!
Our options menu inside a note has a revamped design, and allows you to rename a note and sort to subject from within the Note info.
You can also long press an Unfiled in the Library to sort note to subject.
We've refreshed the design of our import flow to make it quicker and easier to share to Notability.
The new "Status Bar" option allows you to hide the iOS battery and time info to minimize distractions to get an even better look at your notes. This feature can be found in the updated options menu under "View settings" on iPad.
Thanks for using Notability!
Our options menu inside a note has a revamped design, and allows you to rename a note and sort to subject from within the Note info.
You can also long press an Unfiled in the Library to sort note to subject.
We've refreshed the design of our import flow to make it quicker and easier to share to Notability.
The new "Status Bar" option allows you to hide the iOS battery and time info to minimize distractions to get an even better look at your notes. This feature can be found in the updated options menu under "View settings" on iPad.
Thanks for using Notability!
14.5.4
Jan 9, 2024
- Added support for keyboard shortcuts to copy and paste media objects
- Fixed zoom keyboard shortcuts
- Fixed paste to work regardless of tool selected
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- Fixed zoom keyboard shortcuts
- Fixed paste to work regardless of tool selected
Thanks for using Notability!
14.5.3
Jan 2, 2024
*** What's New in 14.5.3 ***
• Fix zoom issues in planners
• Hide home bar when a note is open
• Fixes a crash with smart highlighter
• Show search result count in transcripts
• Fix for images with a transparent background
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• Fix zoom issues in planners
• Hide home bar when a note is open
• Fixes a crash with smart highlighter
• Show search result count in transcripts
• Fix for images with a transparent background
Thank you for using Notability!
14.5.1
Dec 18, 2023
*** What's New in 14.5.1 ***
We’ve refreshed our themes! This includes new graphics for all seasonal and holiday themes.
• Decreased app size
• Fixes an issue where Starter tier could incorrectly be shown on launch
Thank you for using Notability!
We’ve refreshed our themes! This includes new graphics for all seasonal and holiday themes.
• Decreased app size
• Fixes an issue where Starter tier could incorrectly be shown on launch
Thank you for using Notability!
14.5
Dec 11, 2023
• Tape has more colors and new patterns! Tap Tape to open the style tray and reveal new options
• Added 2 new planners for 2024 and new pastel stickers
• Updated the highlighter icon
• Fixed a bug for Laser Tool colors in the style tray
• Added other miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
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• Added 2 new planners for 2024 and new pastel stickers
• Updated the highlighter icon
• Fixed a bug for Laser Tool colors in the style tray
• Added other miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
Thanks for using Notability!
14.4.6
Dec 4, 2023
- Updated media menu with new icons
- Media objects can be set to Fit to Page and flipped horizontally and vertically
- Fixed status bar theme in portrait orientation
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- Media objects can be set to Fit to Page and flipped horizontally and vertically
- Fixed status bar theme in portrait orientation
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14.4.5
Nov 22, 2023
- Fixed issue with Tape coloring
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Thanks for using Notability!
14.4.4
Nov 20, 2023
- Added Quick Look previews for note files
- Added other miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
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- Added other miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
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14.4.3
Nov 15, 2023
- Transcriptions are now supported on iPhone
- Zoom view improvements
- Fixed issue where furthest left tool was not tappable on iOS 15
- Added other miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
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- Zoom view improvements
- Fixed issue where furthest left tool was not tappable on iOS 15
- Added other miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
Thanks for using Notability!
14.4.2
Nov 6, 2023
- Fixed an issue where links copied from Chrome could not be pasted into Notability.
- Zoom view now hides automatically when switching to a non-writing tool.
- Added other miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.
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- Zoom view now hides automatically when switching to a non-writing tool.
- Added other miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.
Thanks for using Notability!
Notability: Notes, PDF FAQ
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iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later.
Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later.
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