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Sketch notes and export to PDF

Take notes with hand-drawn sketches, text, and diagrams. Use Apple Pencil for writing and drawing. Navigate pages with gestures and undo actions. Export notes to PDF. No ads or data collection.

by Martin Diz★ 4.73,224 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-18

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