How to import documents?

There are various file types and methods with which you can import to Goodnotes for Android, Windows, and Web. Whether you are looking to annotate lecture slides, markup an image, or drag and drop content, this article will look to address such questions. 

Supported formats

The following formats are supported for import:

• Image
• PDF - please make sure the PDF file is not password protected
• Goodnotes (.goodnotes) - Study Set is not supported

Unsupported formats

The following formats are not supported for import:

• Element collection (.collection)

Learn more:  Unsupported features for Goodnotes Files Import

File size limits

While free users have a limit of 3 notebooks, the import file size limit is 5Mb per file.

Import PDF and Goodnotes files as standalone documents

1. In Documents tab, Choose the New button > Import.
2. Select one or more files and confirm.
3. New document(s) are created.

Importing Image files as standalone documents

1. In Documents tab, Choose the New button >  Image.
2. Select one or more files and confirm.
3. New document(s) are created.

Import from Camera photo as standalone document (Android devices only)

1. In Documents tab, Choose the New button > Take photo.
2. The Camera app is launch for you to take photo.
3. Once a photo is taken, a new document is created.

Drag & Drop

Drag & Drop can be a really powerful way to organize and work with your documents. You can Drag & Drop files to the Goodnotes window to import them.