OrigNotes

OrigNotes

Easy to take notes

275 ratings
55 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 10, 2023
  • August 6, 2026

Features

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Create, organize, and manage high-quality handwritten notes with ease. Supports handwriting, drawing, image insertion, and PDF annotation. Stay organized and productive for study, work, or daily ideas.

Handwritten notes and drawing
Image insertion and PDF annotation
Organize and search documents
Customizable note covers and paper styles
Palm rejection and writing settings
Variety of brushes and tools
Cloud sync support
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What's New in OrigNotes

1.9.5

August 6, 2026

1.9.5 Release Notes: New Features: 1.Added a side thumbnail panel that can be docked to the left or right for faster page browsing, navigation, and switching 2.Added full-text search for PDF text, text boxes, and handwriting, with quick navigation and highlighting of search results 3.Added System, Compatibility, and Optimized PDF rendering modes for different document types 4.Added PDF compression to reduce resource usage and improve opening and page-turning speed for complex PDFs 5.Added text recognition and selection for images 6.Added the option to delete Time Machine history records Improvements: 1.Improved the detection and rendering of complex or unusual PDFs for better compatibility and stability 2.Improved cloud backup history and task status display, with clearer notifications when the network is unavailable 3.Added Warm Yellow, Mist Blue, Soft Pink, Lavender, Deep Blue, and Deep Brown eye-comfort colors 4.Improved the performance and usability of draft paper and multi-page notes 5.Improved resizing and scaling of floating video windows Bug Fixes: 1.Fixed page scaling, page turning, and page number display issues in certain situations 2.Fixed issues affecting cloud backups, downloads, and file access 3.Fixed an issue that could cause draft paper to become unresponsive 4.Fixed an issue where some text could be displayed incompletely 5.Fixed an issue where the interface might not refresh after deleting or reordering pages 6.Fixed incorrect floating video window sizes in certain situations

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User reviews

Definitely the best free note taking app

I’ve been looking for a free note taking app and this is the best one so far. The draft note is huge and it’s basically an infinite canvas. The experience is excellent. I’m only waiting for it to become compatible with the squeeze gesture.

Incredible App

This app is incredible! The fact that it has no in app purchases for the features it contains is such a blessing. As a college student, I tell all of my friends and peers about this app. It is better than GoodNotes and Notability because there are no purchases required or limits within the app. I also enjoy the future version section where you can see what the developers are working on to further enhance the app. So simple, useful, and handy, I cannot thank the developers enough! ✨
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Лучшее приложение для конспектов и заметок

, очень нравится, сначала не понимала, как вставлять фото и перелистывать, но потом поняла. 10/10

Love the App; How to contact for new features/improvements

Hello, I’ve recently downloaded the app, and I’ve been enjoying using it for storyboarding and note-taking tasks. I do have a a few suggestion for new features and improvements. Is there a way to contact you so that I can explain these suggestions to you?

Edit: I’ve been using this app for a couple of weeks. I still love it, but there are a lot of bugs present in it. I’m just gonna paste in the list of bugs and requested features. I wish I could post images of what I’m experiencing on this review.
A drawing that’s been copied needs remain available for until I copy something else, not just for one time. (Explanation: The app removes the ability to paste after only pasting once)
Pencil strokes keeps randomly changing from small to big for no reason.
Allow us to rotate the page using our fingers when sketching on whiteboard or notebook for better drawing experience.
Issues where undoing a stroke also undos an erased stroke after only pressing once.
Allow us to directly upload photos from our photo library instead of on the stickers tab
Selecting a single stroke selects other strokes.
Also, there’s a whiteboard I’ve made, and every time I try to export it as pdf, it crashes. I followed the instructions to reduce the chances of it crashing, including lowering the threshold, as well as deleting and reinstalling the app. However, it has continued crashing. The whiteboard is ~ 250MB, just to let you know. Could you please help me with this?

Sorry if this is long to read.
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Response from developer

Thank you for your support and for enjoying the app! We’d love to hear your ideas and suggestions. Please feel free to contact us at wlsx_support@126.com with any feature requests or feedback. We truly appreciate input from our users and look forward to hearing from you!

终于有一个免费笔记出现了

希望能保持免费模式下笔记创建数量不限制

FAQ

What is OrigNotes?

OrigNotes is a professional digital handwriting note-taking app designed for iPad and iPhone. It allows users to create, organize, and manage handwritten notes, drawings, insert images, and annotate PDFs.

What are the key features of OrigNotes?

Key features include support for handwritten notes, drawing, image insertion, and PDF annotation. It also offers document organization and search, customizable note covers and paper styles, palm rejection, various brushes, and cloud sync.

Is OrigNotes free to use?

Yes, OrigNotes is completely free to use. The developers are committed to keeping the app free and are motivated by user support through ratings and feedback.

What devices is OrigNotes compatible with?

OrigNotes is designed for iPad and iPhone. It leverages features like palm rejection and Apple Pencil support for an optimized writing experience on these devices.

How can OrigNotes help with productivity?

OrigNotes helps users stay organized and improve productivity by providing a platform for easy creation and management of handwritten content. Whether for study, work, or capturing daily ideas, it helps focus on important tasks.