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Insert images into Goodnotes

You can add images to your notes with the Images tool, paste them from another source, or add an image as a full page.

Add an image with Images

  1. Select Images from the Toolbar.Images icon in the Goodnotes Toolbar
  2. Select an image from Photos, or select Insert from... and choose an image from your files.
  3. Move the inserted image to the position you want on the page.

Paste an image onto a page

  1. Long-press the image you want to add, then select Copy.
  2. Long-press a Goodnotes page, then select Paste.

On iOS, you can also copy an image from a webpage. Some websites prevent images from being copied and may place only the image URL on your clipboard.

Crop an image

  1. Select Images, then tap the image to show its options. Alternatively, long-press the image and select Crop.
  2. Choose a crop style:
    • Rectangle: Drag the handles to adjust the crop.
    • Freehand: Draw the outline you want to keep.
  3. Select Done.

Add an image to Elements

  1. Add the image to your document.
  2. Select the image:
    • On iOS: Tap the image twice, then select Add Element.
    • On Android, Windows, and Web: Select the image with Lasso, tap the selected image, then select Add Element.
  3. Select an existing collection, or select New Collection..., enter a descriptive name, and select Create.

To learn more, see Elements Tool: Enrich your Notes.

Add an image as a whole page

Add a single image as a whole page when you want to annotate it:

  1. In Document View, select the Add Page icon on the right side of the Nav Bar.
  2. If needed, select Before, After, or Last Page to choose where to place the image.
  3. Select Image, then choose an image from Photos.

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