GoodNotes

Goodnotes is the world's leading AI digital paper platform, enabling millions of users to capture, organize, and search handwritten notes across all major devices. Founded in 2011 by Steven Chan in Hong Kong, Goodnotes began as an improvement to physical paper — introducing digital handwritten notes with searchable text and organized digital libraries. Today the company operates as a global productivity platform with over 25 million monthly active users and 400+ employees across 40+ countries, headquartered in London. Goodnotes was named Apple's 2022 iPad App of the Year and Google Play's Best of 2025. The platform features AI-powered capabilities including the world's first generative AI for handwriting, an in-app AI assistant called Ask Goodnotes, PDF annotation, real-time collaboration, meeting notes, audio recording and transcription, and an infinite whiteboard. In 2024, Goodnotes acquired Korean AI startup Dropthebit and invested in WeBudding, South Korea's largest digital stationery platform, accelerating its AI feature roadmap. The company serves students, education institutions, legal professionals, AEC teams, government agencies, and creative professionals globally.