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How to import PDF, Planner, Notebook files into GoodNotes app for IPad Planning and Note-taking?


If you want to add or import a file such as PDF or Image into GoodNotes app as a new notebook or new planner.  I came up with 6 possible ways you can do that depending on where you saved the file.

  1. From a GoodNotes app on the Ipad

  2. From DropboxFrom Files app / ICloud Drive

  3. From an Email on the Ipad

  4. From AirDrop ( laptop or Desktop )

  5. From a Browser ( Safari ) on the Ipad

  6. From Etsy

In this blog post series, I'll show you how from all 6 ways. If you’re using Notability, Noteshelf2 or Goodnotes 5, you can still follow the same steps and select your app at the last step instead of Goodnotes.

Part 1: How do I import a digital planner into GoodNotes?


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Part 2: How to import a digital planner from DropBox into the GoodNotes app.


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Part 3: How to import a digital planner from an Email into the GoodNotes app on the iPad.

Open the email that has the file you want to import into GoodNotes. 


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Part 4: How to digital planner or PDF using an Airdrop into the Goodnotes app?

First, make sure the Bluetooth is on both the iPad and the laptop or desktop.

Now on to your IPad and Follow the rest of steps:


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Part 5: How to digital planner or PDF using a web browser (Safari) into the Goodnotes app!


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Part 6: How to digital planner or PDF from Etsy into the Goodnotes app?

To import the PDF file from Etsy.com on the IPad without using a laptop or desktop. Then follow the steps below:

Depending on the files. Some files come as Zipped and other unzipped. If it an unzipped file ( if it ends with  .PDF ) then follow the followings: 

For zipped files: click here


Hope these quick tips will help you set up your new Digital Planner, Notebook, and Flashcards file in GoodNotes app other note-taking apps on the IPad.


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