# AINotes: Note Taking & PDF — Handwriting & Infinite Canvas

> Digital notebook and PDF annotator with infinite canvas and natural handwriting. (iPhone/iPad app by PRODSOFT PTE LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ainotes-note-taking-and-pdf/id6770277194 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PRODSOFT PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896729840)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 224 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese and 14 more
- Released: 2026-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-18
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ainotes-note-taking-and-pdf/id6770277194/reviews.md

## What is AINotes?

AINotes is a professional note-taking and document annotation app for iPad and iPhone, with smooth, paper-like handwriting.

Use Apple Pencil, an infinite canvas, freeform layout, multiple layers, and split-screen editing to capture ideas naturally and keep your study, work, and creative projects organized. AINotes is currently free to use, with no subscription required for its core features.

WRITE NATURALLY

• Optimized for iPhone and every iPad size, with pressure sensitivity and tilt support on compatible Apple Pencil models
• Write and draw with a fountain pen, ballpoint pen, brush pen, or pencil
• Use a highlighter, shapes, magnifier, laser pointer, ruler, and other precision tools
• Customize stroke colors, widths, and styles, then refine content with the precision eraser and lasso tools

THINK WITHOUT LIMITS

• Create structured paged notes or explore ideas freely on an infinite canvas
• Zoom and pan smoothly to organize outlines, build mind maps, plan projects, and develop creative sketches
• Freely move, resize, and rotate handwriting, text, images, and shapes
• Use multiple layers to edit complex content independently, and view or edit multiple notes side by side

READ & ANNOTATE MULTIPLE FORMATS

• Import PDF, DOC, and PPT files; Pages, Numbers, and Keynote documents; and ebooks in EPUB, MOBI, and AZW3 formats
• Read imported documents and ebooks, then add handwriting, highlights, shapes, text, and comments
• Import screenshots, photos, worksheets, exam papers, and other images, then crop, resize, rotate, and arrange them freely
• When you need to capture paper content, scan documents, recognize text with OCR, and use smart correction and filters for clearer results
• Export finished work as a PDF, individual images, or a single long image

STAY ORGANIZED, MAKE IT YOUR OWN

• Organize classes, projects, meetings, and personal notes with folders
• Search note titles and content to quickly find what you need
• Personalize notes with beautiful covers and ruled, grid, dot grid, blank, Cornell note, and other paper templates
• Write comfortably in low light with Dark Mode
• Sync notes between iPhone and iPad with iCloud, and create local backups that you can restore when needed

FREE TO USE

• No subscription or payment is required to access the core features
• Work offline and capture ideas wherever you are
• Export and share in multiple formats while keeping control of your notes and backups

BUILT FOR STUDY, WORK & CREATIVITY

Use AINotes for classroom notes, reviewing mistakes, lesson planning, handout annotation, meeting notes, document review, ebook reading, study notes, project planning, digital journaling, creative sketches, and everyday inspiration.

Start using AINotes today—write naturally, think without limits, and turn every idea into something clear and useful.

For technical support or feedback, contact us:
Email: feedback@prodsoft.net
Privacy Policy: https://www.prodsoft.net/privacy_policy.html
Terms of Use: https://www.prodsoft.net/terms_of_use.html

## Key features

- Infinite canvas for freeform ideation
- Paper-like handwriting with Apple Pencil support
- Annotate PDFs, DOCs, PPTs, and ebooks
- Multiple layers for complex editing
- Split-screen editing for side-by-side notes
- OCR for text recognition from scanned documents
- iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ainotes-note-taking-and-pdf/id6770277194/reviews.md

### 4/5 — good but..

*2026-09-06*

the app is excellent overall, but the tools menu is not working. When I try to change the pen tool, it draws behind the menu as if the menu isn’t there, making the app difficult to use.

## Frequently asked questions about AINotes

### What devices is AINotes compatible with?

AINotes is designed for both iPhone and iPad, offering optimized performance and features for each device. It supports pressure sensitivity and tilt for compatible Apple Pencil models on iPads.

### Can I use AINotes offline?

Yes, AINotes allows you to work offline, so you can capture ideas and organize your notes wherever you are without an internet connection. Core features are accessible even without a subscription.

### What file formats can I import into AINotes?

You can import a wide range of file formats including PDF, DOC, PPT, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, EPUB, MOBI, and AZW3. You can also import images and scan documents directly into the app.

### How does AINotes handle organization?

AINotes helps you stay organized with folders for classes, projects, meetings, and personal notes. You can also search note titles and content to quickly find what you need.

### Does AINotes have ads?

No, AINotes is ad-free. The app is free to use with no subscription required for its core features, and it does not contain advertisements.

### How often is AINotes updated?

The latest version of AINotes is 1.1.0, which was last updated on September 11, 2026. Updates typically bring new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes.

### What is the age rating for AINotes?

AINotes has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children and adults. The app focuses on productivity and creative tools.

### Can I sync my notes between devices?

Yes, AINotes syncs your notes between your iPhone and iPad using iCloud. This ensures your work is accessible and up-to-date across all your Apple devices.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-09-11

This update brings more ways to capture, organize, and review your notes:

- Added handwriting-to-text conversion to recognize handwritten content and turn it into text.
- Enhanced the Lasso tool with text extraction from selections, content translation, and color adjustments.
- Added audio recording with transcription, adjustable playback speed, audio export, and the option to add recordings to note pages.
- Added a sticker library with custom categories and the ability to save selected shapes as stickers.
- Added a tape tool to cover content and reveal or hide it with a tap for easier self-testing.
- Added note outlines with multiple levels and quick navigation, along with PDF outline import and export.
- Added in-note search with highlighted results and improved text search in PDFs and images.
- Added a customizable toolbar so you can configure your tools to suit your workflow.
- Optimized iPad split-screen support and iPhone layouts for a better writing, browsing, and editing experience.
- Fixed several known issues and improved performance and stability.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-09-04

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-15

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-08-12

No release notes.

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