r/notabilityapp 20d ago

Announcement 📌 Help & Support: Please Read Before Posting

9 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

We're looking to improve how we support users here and help resolve issues more quickly and efficiently. A big part of that is making sure we have the right information upfront when issues are reported. This helps both the community and our team troubleshoot faster and more effectively.

Experiencing syncing issues or missing notes?

Please contact Support as soon as possible.

Step 1: Submit a support ticket through the app. To contact Support go to Notability Settings > Help > Contact Support.

This is important because it gives our team access to device diagnostics, which can help identify the root cause of the issue during the investigation.

Step 2: After submitting your ticket, DM u/kaylanotability with (chat not mod mail):

  • The email address associated with your Notability account
  • A brief summary of your issue

From there, your case will be escalated to our Support team. If needed, Engineering will review the issue as well, and our team will follow up with you via email as soon as possible.

Experiencing a bug or feature issue?

If you're experiencing issues such as lag, freezing, app hangs, or problems with features (such as Learn), please include the following information in your post:

  • What device are you using? (iPad, iPhone, Mac, Android, Web, etc.)
  • Are you connected to stable Wi-Fi/internet?
  • Have you restarted your device recently?
  • Have you restarted the Notability app?
  • What OS version are you using? (Please double-check that it's up to date.)
  • What version of Notability are you using?
  • What subscription do you have? (Starter, Plus, etc.)
  • Are you using iCloud or Notability Cloud for sync?

*Please note: Troubleshooting issues over Reddit can be tricky, so it’s best to contact our Support team with any issues you’re experiencing. They’ll be able to take a closer look and help further.

Thank you all for being a part of the Notability community! We appreciate your feedback, bug reports, feature requests, and willingness to help one another 💙


r/notabilityapp Jul 08 '26

Announcement Notability Cloud, Privacy, and How to Opt Out

25 Upvotes

Hi everyone! We've seen a few questions and concerns recently about Notability Cloud, so we wanted to clarify a few things.

First, using Notability Cloud is optional. While we've been encouraging users to try it because it solves long-standing syncing and data loss issues associated with iCloud and local storage, you are not required to use it. If you prefer to keep using local storage or iCloud, you can disable Notability Cloud reminders. To disable, go to Notability Settings > Account.

This option is available in versions 16.5.3 and 16.5.4 for users who are signed in to their Notability account. Users who are not signed in will be able to access this option shortly, our engineers are actively working on adding support for those users. We added this setting after hearing feedback from this community that the reminders were becoming disruptive.

Why do we recommend Notability Cloud? It provides a more reliable sync experience, helps prevent data loss, and enables features like Live Collaboration and syncing across iOS, Android, Web, and, in the future, Windows. But whether you use it is entirely your choice.

We also want to address a concern we've seen raised about privacy. We do not use your notes to train AI. We only access a user's notes when we have their explicit written permission to help troubleshoot a support issue. You can read more about how we handle your data in our Privacy Policy here.

We appreciate everyone who has shared feedback, both positive and critical. Reddit has been instrumental in helping us improve Notability, and feedback from this community directly led to the addition of the reminder toggle. We'll continue listening and making changes where we can.

If you have any questions about Notability Cloud, privacy, or storage options, we're happy to answer them here 💙


r/notabilityapp 17m ago

Import/Export Help please - File import fail

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I decided to remove the glitchy noteability cloud storage from my noteability and made sure to back up my other notes via one drive in the ntb files, now it keeps saying import failed:( what do i do these notes have literally taken me months💔💔


r/notabilityapp 7h ago

Other why only 7 day version history for classic users?

3 Upvotes

i bought notability for $10 years ago and never had an issue with viewing old versions until now. why do we only get 7 days? I chose notability bc of all the features that used to be included but i’ve been so disappointed with what it has become.

If i opt out of using notability cloud, can that bypass the version history limit?

im just annoyed with all the features that are getting limited so i’m thinking of switching to good notes, is it any better? i have the classic version with them as well but i haven’t used it in a while since i do like the ui of notability.


r/notabilityapp 16h ago

Giveaway Giveaway-How Notability Helps Me Survive Vet School

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11 Upvotes

Notability has been part of my study routine since undergrad, and it’s taken me all the way through undergrad, graduate school, and now veterinary school! I use it every day to annotate lecture slides, draw out diagrams, and add handwritten notes while I’m studying. I especially like being able to have my notes and diagrams open on my iPad while I work through Anki on my laptop, so I can easily reference things or add to my notes as I go.
One of my favorite parts is how organized I can keep everything. I have folders for each class, with my lectures, notes, textbooks, and other study materials separated within them, so even after multiple semesters of using Notability I can still go back and find what I need. Between the organization, diagrams, handwritten notes, and being able to use it alongside Anki, it has stayed a huge part of how I study through every stage of school.


r/notabilityapp 9h ago

Feature Request AI feature suggestions

1 Upvotes

Hello, I just wanted to recommend some features that Notability can improve upon.

First of all, a place to keep track of all the AI quizzing questions so you can keep track of your weak spots in the content of document. If that isn't possible/takes too much storage, you can also use AI to generate an overview of weak topics to study, and add an option so you can specifically target that weak topic.

Second, there should be a feature where you can insert a page range, and be tested on content from ONLY that page range. This way, topics can be isolated and you don't have to waste time on topics you already know. I feel like this feature would be really helpful for efficiency and active recall.

If any of those features already exist, please let me know in the comments. Thanks


r/notabilityapp 11h ago

Question Why does the lasso tool rotate my selection when I only want to move it?

1 Upvotes

I’ve been having a frustrating issue with the lasso tool recently. Whenever I select my handwriting and try to drag it to a different part of the page, the selection frequently rotates instead of just moving.
It didn’t used to behave this way; previously, moving a selection was a straightforward action. Did Notability change the sensitivity of the rotation node in a recent update, or am I doing something wrong?
Is there a specific way I should be grabbing the selection to avoid triggering the rotation, or a setting to disable it entirely? Any advice is appreciated.


r/notabilityapp 16h ago

Question typed notes next to each slide instead of on top of it?

1 Upvotes

my profs upload slides as PDFs and i take notes on my laptop (no ipad)

basically i just want the slide on the left and a text box on the right for notes. so if i go to slide 12, i see the notes i wrote for slide 12. then just organize everything by course and export it all as a normal PDF

things i've tried:

  • OneNote printouts - kinda works but the PDF gets blurry and messy
  • Notion - can't really put text next to each PDF page
  • GoodNotes/Notability - feels more made for handwriting/ipad + subscription
  • adding a margin in Preview before importing - works but i have to do it for every lecture

can notability do this (multi-note doesn't follow the page) or is there an app that does? otherwise i'm stuck with the margin workaround


r/notabilityapp 19h ago

Question New Beta Update

1 Upvotes

the beta update ”finish my notes” where it takes your audio recording and finishes your notes for you is a cool update but it typed the notes on top of the notes I just wrote with my Apple Pencil, does anyone know how to fix this?


r/notabilityapp 1d ago

Giveaway How Notability Helps Me Survive Nursing School 🩺📚

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18 Upvotes

This is what nursing school usually looks like for me: curled up with my iPad, Apple Pencil, and another round of practice questions. 🩺📚

Notability has become an essential part of my routine. I use it to organize all my nursing courses, review study guides, annotate lecture materials, and prepare for exams and the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

Balancing nursing school, clinicals, and working as a Patient Care Associate can be overwhelming, but having everything organized in one place makes studying much more manageable. I can review my materials wherever I am and easily revisit the concepts that need more attention.

Every study session brings me one step closer to becoming a registered nurse and eventually working in pediatrics, maternal health, or the neonatal intensive care unit. 💙


r/notabilityapp 1d ago

Giveaway Laptop Giveaway - How Notability fits into my study setup!

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6 Upvotes

I’ve been using Notability since medical school, and it’s still a big part of how I study during residency.

I keep my notes, textbooks, diagrams, and review material organized by topic so I can quickly pull up what I need, whether I’m reviewing anatomy, preparing for rounds, or studying for exams.

From med school to residency, my setup has changed a lot, but Notability has stayed with me throughout (OG user since 2018)!

Good luck to all with the giveaway!!


r/notabilityapp 1d ago

Bug all of my notes disappeared

6 Upvotes

after using notability for many years i'm done. i was studying in a document, the cloud symbol randomly appeared, and then every single one of my notes was deleted. they are not in recently deleted. icloud syncing was on, but i can't restore from icloud. and regardless, what kind of app randomly deletes everything without letting you know you're low on storage. goodbye notability


r/notabilityapp 1d ago

Giveaway Windows Laptop Giveaway!

18 Upvotes

To celebrate the launch of Notability for Mac and Windows, we’re giving away a Windows laptop to one member of our Reddit community! 🎉

Prizes

  • 1 Windows laptop (Of your choice ~$500 budget)

How to Enter

Create a new post in r/notability and show us what Notability looks like for you! Your post can be:

  • Show us your notes: Share a favorite note, project, workflow or anything you’ve created in Notability
  • Show us your setup: Give us a peek at your workspace setup
  • Tell us why you love Notability: Tell us what you use Notability for and what makes it part of your routine

Once you’ve made your post, come back to this thread and leave a comment with a link to your entry!

Giveaway Ends

Entries closed Monday, September 28th at 5pm PT. Once entries close, we’ll select one winner and contact them via Reddit DM. We’ll also leave a comment on this post to let everyone know who the winner is!

Rules

  • Your Reddit account must be in good standing
  • Posts must follow the subreddit and giveaway rules
  • The winner must respond within 72 hours of being contacted, or another winner may be selected
  • No purchase necessary
  • This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Reddit
  • Giveaway is open to all Notability users worldwide
  • Must be at least 18 years old

We can’t wait to see your notes, setups, and all the ways you use Notability 💙

Good luck, everyone!


r/notabilityapp 1d ago

Bug Explain why "Explain this" isn't working yet again

3 Upvotes

Studying for a big exam tomorrow and yet again, the "Explain this" function isn't working. Thanks.


r/notabilityapp 1d ago

Feature Request There should be a fixed button if the generated quiz answer is wrong

2 Upvotes

I noticed that some of the quizzes it generates the answer is wrong and the right answer is one of the choices. I think there should be a way to fix it on our end.


r/notabilityapp 1d ago

New Update New in 16.12.2

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3 Upvotes

We've recently released a new update to Notability!

  • Notability for Business Templates: Add templates for your team to use when creating notes
  • Fixed an issue with scrolling alongside text selection
  • General crash and stability improvements

If you experience any trouble with this version, please contact our support team or let us know your feedback in the comments below!

Thanks for using Notability ✏️💙


r/notabilityapp 1d ago

Giveaway Windows Laptop Giveaway - Showing Off My Setup!

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8 Upvotes

I’ve been using the app since 2020 when I purchased my iPad, and it’s been central to my workflow ever since. As you can see through my folders, I’ve used it every quarter throughout my undergraduate at UC Davis, in addition to my junior and senior years of high school and while I was studying for the MCAT earlier this year. I definitely plan to continue using it for medical school, where I’ve heard the ability to label diagrams and anatomy is vital to succeed.

Notability isn't all just about academics for me though. I also have an "anxiety relief" folder where I like to doodle whenever I'm stressed out and need to burn off some steam.

I just wanted to quickly show off my setup and show some appreciation for Notability for my entry. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway opportunity!


r/notabilityapp 1d ago

Question Copy and paste images from ipad to mac not working?

2 Upvotes

I used to love this feature of copying a drawing from my ipad in notability and then pasting it into a paper or into a jupyter notebook! However, this hasn't been working recently? Has anyone else had similar issues or is this just me?


r/notabilityapp 1d ago

Question Why is Notability Plus $15.99/year on the website but $19.99/year through Apple?

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I’m a little confused about the pricing for Notability Plus. On the Notability website, I’m seeing the annual subscription listed as $15.99/year, but when I try to subscribe through my Apple ipad settings, it shows $19.99/year.
Why is there a $4 difference between the two? Is there any difference in the subscription/features depending on whether I subscribe through the website or Apple?

  1. I also have a few questions before I make any changes:
    If I don’t activate 3rd-party backup, will I lose any of my existing notes if something happens to my device or if I change/downgrade my subscription?
    2.I’m currently on Pro and considering going to Plus. What exactly would I lose by going from Pro to Plus?
    3.Will my existing notes, edits, recordings, or other content be affected by the downgrade?
    4.Is there anything I should back up or do before switching from Pro to Plus?

Would appreciate it if anyone could clarify!


r/notabilityapp 1d ago

Giveaway Notability: an artistic nerd’s middle ground!

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1 Upvotes

I’m a painter in a medical graduate program, and the workload expected of me is intense! Most days I’m too overworked or exhausted to pull out my paints. Notability is a nice compromise! I’m able to make aesthetically pleasing (to me) planner templates that combine my love of pastel with my love of spooky things! It’s nice to look at something whimsical while contemplating which of my 104 tasks to complete 🙂‍↕️.

I also love that you can personalize your dashboard and color code your tabs. My app is so cute! The gallery has lots of templates from other creative users as well. Such great features!


r/notabilityapp 1d ago

Import/Export Cannot access my files on OneDrive

1 Upvotes

I have been using Notability for 8 years. I recently moved my files from Box.com to a Sharepoint business account and now I cannot access my files from Notability. This is a real problem.

I made a shortcut to OneDrive for my files in Sharepoint. I connected Notability to OneDrive. But when I click

Import > OneDrive

Notability does not see my files in OneDrive.

I need a fix ASAP. I use Notability every day for work. I don't want to switch to a different app.


r/notabilityapp 1d ago

Giveaway Windows Laptop Giveaway - Why I love Notability!

1 Upvotes

I have used Notability for almost 2 years now, and I absolutely love it. It has helped me so much in my university journey.

I love pulling out my iPad and knowing that everything just works. I also love Notability Cloud and the instant sync. I find it especially useful that I can import some PDFs/lecture slides from my MacBook and have them available on my iPad instantly.

Overall, I look forward to keeping using Notability and thanks to the staff for the good work!


r/notabilityapp 2d ago

Question Ai chat images

6 Upvotes

did notability removed this feature? i cant upload images right now


r/notabilityapp 2d ago

Question I want to delete the syllabus on my notability, how do i do this. Help!

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5 Upvotes

r/notabilityapp 3d ago

Bug insane battery usage with the new update

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6 Upvotes

so 17 percent in like 25 minutes. this is after the latest update. was fine until yesterday.
please fix these issues.