Audience
Creators, and planners searching for a tool that blends writing, sketching, PDF editing, and smart tools in one platform
About CollaNote
CollaNote is a versatile note-taking and PDF markup app available for iPad, iPhone, and Mac that blends handwriting, sketching, collaboration, and AI tools in one environment. You can choose from over 25 pens and brushes, stabilize handwriting for smoother writing, and use infinite paper with customizable templates. CollaNote supports importing and annotating PDFs, slides, images, and documents, exporting notes to PDF, and backing up via iCloud for seamless syncing. It includes translation tools (for over 90 languages), flashcard creation with media, real-time collaboration across users, and password-protected notes. AI-powered features include a built-in AI calculator for handwritten notes, smart drawing tools (auto shapes), AI sticker generation, and writing assistance. The app also supports audio recording synchronized with handwriting, enabling you to replay lectures or meeting moments in context.
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Starting Price:
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Free Version available.
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CollaNote
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www.collanote.com
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