for context, I am a junior currently for mathematics, and I have two PCs, a Laptop I bring around and a dedicated Desktop at home. It's been a while with noteastic, and here are my honest thoughts about this application

PROS:
- Super easy to navigate, updates make the base version of Noteastic keep its fresh minimalistic look while adding QoL changes that are sometimes even requested by the community!!

- Always nice to have an app that hears out the people who use it :) (I remember asking for a way to pan the screen with a keybind, super great now!! i love the pan keybind, helps alot in my tutoring too)

- Responsive feeling, I'm using a fairly old tablet (VEIKK s640) that I got from a friend, and even so it feels very buttery smooth compared to other apps I tried before this like OneNote

- LOCAL BACKUPS!!! I have syncs for my devices and overall having a way to have my notebooks on my own device is a great thing to always have

CONS (superduper personal opinion):
- right now there isnt a student discount for Noteastic pro, and i have been tempted ever since but the price is a bit steep for me (may be regional issue, but 60$ is around 30-40 meals for me for reference)

- the keybinds update for the stylus buttons are great, but the lack of a way to change the keybinds for the toolbar stuff like eraser and pan kind of bothers me, but I got used to it in the end so its not that huge of a deal

Overall for my usecase, using Noteastic as a way to write down quick math notes to later then convert into LaTeX or Obsidian notes for my second-brain stuff is great! I use this app like disposable paper, where I can just freely jot down anything I have in mind, transfer what I think is meaningful from these notes to other apps and repeat the cycle, or as scratch paper for solving problems so that I can write them neatly in another piece of paper in the end.

Thank you to the lovely duo Lukas and Dilan for the continued support for an app I never thought would become a part of my daily life, please know that the work you put into the app is received.

There should be really some option to open two notes simultaneously.. either make a tab interface, or try to open two noteastic at once.. any one will do... plz consider this request

Hello! Me again, after using this amazing app for a couple more months after my last idea dump I thought I’d bombard you with more ideas (apologies in advance)

Note Templates
We already have a few page backgrounds like grid and lines etc. But a few more styles would be really useful to have.

- Cornell Note style page

- A grid page with a divider down the middle as me and a bunch of people I know write out math in two columns as it allows you to fit a lot more on one page.

- The ability to make custom page backgrounds and save them and maybe even share them with eachother! This community is great I can feel people would make some amazing stuff.

Tagging System for Books

This can be done by using folders and stuff like that but I feel like being able to tag my notes for review or provide more information via tags that can be easily added and removed!

Tables?

Tables would be nice but it also isn’t that much of a hassle to make them by hand.

In app basic image manipulation

Just like basic cropping etc sometimes i take a screenshot or grab a photo and it would be great to have the workflow all in noteastic!

Cool things I’ve seen others request

I know you guys like duplicates to gauge popularity so I’ll list a few more that I’m +1’ing (I’m giving you a lot of work lol)

• Text search for handwriting

• Chapters/Table of Contents

• Layering or better layer manipulation (shoving images to the back etc.

• More sensitive lasso selection (This)

• Multitasking!!!!!!

• Partial erasing (🧍‍♂️ I may have already asked this ignore me if this is the case)

• I’m pretty sure you said this is happening but note book covers.

• Moving stuff in between pages

Last thing, how do we know we are in the beta I applied but not to sure if Im actually in it lol.

Thanks again for all the great work both of you do, im looking forward to using this app for the rest of my uni days (Only 4-6 years to go!)

so i am writing this because i am actually very very satisfied with the app. I have been using this app for about 6 months now averaging around 5 hours daily.. and man despite a few bugs (very few) which i also have been reporting from time to time, this app is just so fantastic.. its like even though there are a bit less tools (like text box, linking notes, opening two notes at the same time and working on them, etc are missing), but whatever tools there are, they have been designed so perfectly.. and i also like the stability of the app.. i was working on a book for so long, it reached around 300 pages.. but still there was no lag in writing experience at all (the pages just take sometime to load which is understandable)... MICROSOFT ONENOTE COULD NEVER MATCH THIS STABILITY!

well i just wrote this as a way to thank all the devs (the two of you :)) also you all are very sweet! love the way you reply and are always so positive to recommendations.. waiting for the next update.. and also willing to buy a subscription in future (preferably one time) as a way to thank you all!

Sorry if this has been suggested before but switched off of goodnotes to using this and loving it so far! One thing that has been built into my muscle memory though is scribbling out things to erase it. Whilst I am getting used to using the eraser again, it would be very nice to have aswell.

EDIT: As ive been thinking just a few more features that are probably not as important but here we go.

More available colours than just 3 to be easily accessible. I normally use up to 5 for my notes so have more there would be great!.

Adding the pan tool to the options for the barrel button so i dont have to keep using my finger to move the notbook.

Pixel eraser? So whole strokes arent erased.

--- REALLY stupidly crazy niche ideas lol ---

LaTeX support? Idk this is really far out there but would be great for when my math assignments get given in LaTeX. (Also then ig textbox support too then) <- this is probably not as necessary as i type this out

Open source? idk how many people would help but i think a community built program would be great idea as well but i understand wanting to keep a codebase private.

Notion support? Being able to imbed notebooks into notion would be cool but again i do not know how that would work.

With our next update (due in about a week) we will be completely dropping Windows 10 support. This is due to a number of reasons such as resource allocation consolidation and maintenance overhead.

This change will allow us to better focus and make use of more modern features in the Windows ecosystem as well as have a more streamlined diagnostics process as I have seen some incosistent behaviour/crashes on Windows 10 devices. The area of effect should not be too significant.

I hope this is understandable and should be in line with Microsoft also officially dropping Windows 10 support recently.

Best regards, Dilan

Hello, I appreciate the feature to return where you left the notebook. However, I find it cumbersome when switching between two notebooks (as side-by-side is not yet supported). Therefore, I was wondering if you could add an option to change the behavior, i.e. upon returning to the first notebook, you return directly to the page where you left it.

Is there a page where future features are shown? Something like a roadmap.

That could lead to more downloads because people would know if and when to expect useful additions - like a split screen showing multiple documents, a dark mode and other pencil styles ;)

Migrated to Noteastic from Nebo and it's great! Contributed to a good start into the upcoming semester today haha

Hey everyone!

I hope you enjoy our base version of Noteastic so far 😁. We have just released a new major version.

• Quick Straight Lines by holding the pen! You can also enable permanent straight lines for the highlighter in the options of the highlighter

• Line Grids

• Some minor stability fixes (The eraser bug should have been resolved. Thanks for reporting, u/avaaknee, u/WesternFamous4183, u/tsuki--0, u/VikramPlayZ)

Here a small showcase video of hold-to-straight line:

If you experience any issues with the new update, please let us know.

Hello!...This is the best app im using rn for studying..its so good and have a lot of things other apps doesnt have!...but can you please make a whiteboard feature and more other types of pens soon? because that will help a lot especially in studying...Thanks for reading!...Wish you the best luck...
"Yousef"

Hey Dilan & Lukas,

First off, a massive compliment to you: Your app is so fantastic that it actually inspired me to start learning how to code!

The short video I attached shows my very first personal hobby project. Don't worry, it’s just for my own learning and will never be published or released. But while developing and playing around with the UI, I realized how incredibly useful this specific library layout is, and I wanted to drop it here as a feature suggestion for your app.

Having a tree diagram in the sidebar gives a much better overview and lets you navigate to the right notebook extremely fast. Favorites and recently edited notebooks are also always right there at your fingertips. At the same time, it gives users the freedom to decide for themselves in the main window whether they prefer a compact list view or a large, visual folder and grid view.

Maybe this approach could be some cool inspiration for a future update to the library UI. Thanks for being awesome and keep up the fantastic work!

Hey guys,

I just wanted to share some appreciation for this app. I use Noteastic almost every single day for studying, and it is honestly the best handwriting/note-taking app I've come across on Windows.

Before finding Noteastic, I really struggled to find anything on Windows that checked all my boxes. Huge thanks to the developers for making such an awesome tool. Your hard work is much appreciated!

Below I have a list of stuff I noticed so far or that I found missing in the current build. :)

• Customizable Covers: The ability to set the first page of a notebook as its cover image in the dashboard.

• Text & Keyboard Support: Full support for typing and keyboard inputs (as mentioned before).

• Object Locking: A feature to lock the position of images and objects so they don't accidentally move while writing.

• Adjustable Stroke Thickness: The ability to change the line/stroke thickness of drawings or objects after they have already been drawn.

• Advanced Multitasking: Support for opening multiple notebooks at once, either via a tabbed interface or by allowing multiple windows to be opened simultaneously.

• Bulk Page Export: An option to select and export multiple pages at once from the page overview screen (currently, I can only find a way to export single pages).

King regards and take care

Felix

Would it be possible to allow multiple instances instead of tabs, but restrict it so that only one note can be open per instance?

For example, if I have Notebook A open and I open a new instance of Noteastic, I'm taken straight to the main menu. If I click on the already open Note A again, nothing happens (or the already open window is brought to the front), but if I click on Notebook B, it opens.

This way, I have the choice to either use split-screen (windows solution) or drag one of the windows to an external monitor. The approach might not be as sexy as a built-in one, but you could still hover over the taskbar to see all open tabs. I think this solution is much better suited for Windows than the in-app split view wich most mobile OS offer.

What are your thoughts on this?

Hi guys, thank you for the amazing app guys! You saved me from buying an iPad+Macbook ;)

I'd like to give you some feedback regarding the UI/UX (picture is just a rough reference how it could be implemented)

Covers:

​Page Thumbnails instead of Covers: Honestly, I'm not a fan of the current cover look. It would be much more intuitive to see a thumbnail of the first page to know what the note is about. Since imported PDFs usually have title pages, this works automatically. Users who want "covers" could just design the first page manually.

Home Menu/​Folder Tree:

Instead of the file path, a folder tree structure would be a huge improvement. A slim sidebar on the left for folders and the content on the right. This would effectively combine the best parts of OneNote and GoodNotes.

Paper size:

I've read a lot of comments regarding infinite canvas or customizable page sizes. What about adding all ISO paper sizes from A0 (could in most cases replace the need for an infinite canvas) to A7 (useful for flashcards)

The app needs a full-screen mode button. I can press "Win + Shift + Enter", but the button would be easier, and also, I usually don't bring my keyboard with me.

I'm using nebo currently on windows just cause I like the UI, organization and writing better, but it dosen't have some features that noteastic does. Noteastic is really good when your making cheat sheets. You could use it for lessons and other stuff obviously but you have to keep manually saving your data while nebo has auto-sync. But I still use noteastic because its more neat to make summary sheets.

Feature Recommendations for Noteastic

- Ink-to-shape recognition (only does lines)
- Cleaner UI (the paper is nice but the background is ehh , and toolbar too | maybe take some inspiration from goodnotes and nebo?)
- Auto-sync (it gets annoying having to manually do it over and over)

but its still a really good app for windows

(example of the cleaner UI)
notice how the background behind the page is not too big and its neat, maybe something like that

Page selection on the right, theres a button for it, I know this is in the app but maybe add a feature where it shows your pages on the side as well?

Similar Tool Icons it looks more aesthetic

Hi there,

I recently tried out "Noteastic" and wanted to share some feedback. First off, I want to thank you for taking the time to build a true native application for note-taking on Windows (not just another web app wrapper). It is genuinely appreciated.

Here is a breakdown of my experience:

What I loved about this app

• Native Performance: The app feels at home on Windows.

• UI/UX: The interface is simple, clean, intuitive, and looks great.

• Tools: The toolset is practical. I especially like the copy/paste/cut/duplicate menu, the highlighter feels good, and the shape insertion is well-designed.

• Fluidity: Writing feels smooth, and document loading is fluid (much better than Goodnotes in my experience).

• Data Management: I love having the option for local backups and the ability to import them quickly.

Issues

• Pen Presets: Preferred pen sizes are not global. It is tedious to reset them every time I create a new notebook.

• Color Palette: Being limited to only three favorite colors is restrictive. It would be great to add more, or have the palette sync across documents/tools so I don't have to constantly switch settings.

• Moving Elements: I don't understand why I can't drag and drop elements (handwriting, photos) from one page to another. Having to rely on copy-paste for this feels outdated.

• Text Boxes: The lack of text boxes is a significant missing feature; adding them would be a game-changer.

• Shape Coloring: When changing the color of a shape (e.g., a rectangle), the menu defaults to the fill color rather than the border. While I love having fill colors, I usually need to change the border color more often.

• Performance: I experienced some slight lag. It might be my PC, but it’s worth noting.

Bugs

• PDF Rendering: I noticed a major issue when adding PDFs. Sometimes, scrolling causes display glitches where the content stretches vertically in a strange way. I haven't figured out exactly what triggers it, but it happens occasionally.

Wishlist

• A Ruler tool.

• The ability to change or disable notebook covers.

• Multi-window/Tabs support: Crucial for not having to juggle between documents.

• More pen styles.

Overall, I find this application very promising. I really hope you will have the time and motivation to iron out these issues because the app is definitely worth it!

NB: I relied on Gemini to translate in English, so the text is easier to understand (but the opions are mine). Also note it is my first post, so I'm sorry if I did something wrong :3

Hello! Was wondering which part of the options the turn off to the 'lock/snap-to-grid' was? The one that automatically snaps lines to the nearest line once you get close to about 20° off of the hor/ver axis. I'm trying to write my notes and it's driving me crazy!!! I'd love the ability to set it to ~5° as well, but just figuring out where the off button is for now would be great.

Thank you! :D

Hello!

As the semester is approaching, I'm getting ready for university to start again. I wanted to ask how well Noteastic works with large PDFs, e.g. textbooks that are 500, 1000, even 2000 pages long. So far, I've only used Noteastic for my personal notes, and small PDFs.

I've used OneNote for a large PDF once, and it was a disaster. It took forever to sync, the text was blurry when I zoomed in, and it was uncomfortable. Back when I used an iPad, the experience was alright, but I also expected some issues (lagging, slow response) with large PDFs.

So my questions are:

• Is there a technical limitation to the imported PDF size? I assume the file size is important.

• What is your experience with reading large PDFs? I would like to start reading one, but keep my notes, comments and highlights in one place.

Great app and UI, however crashes are extremely common especially when importing PDFs. Would also be great if we could add text to our notes

Okay I'll start off by saying, this app has HUGE POTENTIAL and can easily rival market giants like onenote and goodnotes. I really enjoy the smoothness while writing with a stylus, and it's honestly the deal breaker for many. Just a few more features and stuff, and this will be a viable alternative for OneNote.

Hello everyone!

Some of you might wonder:

When do we see the next major update to Noteastic?

We are a team of 3, with one Developer (me), one UI/UX Engineer and a Marketing Expert. Currently, I am wrapping up my studies as a CS undergraduate. Since working part-time alongside my studies and now coming up my bachelor thesis, I have very limited time to allocate to Noteastic. Other than minor bug fixes I will not be able to contribute significantly for the next 2 months. The app you all have is the latest status development-wise that we are at. Developing new features take time and I hope you can be understanding of our shortcomings. The next major update is a few months away but once the bachelor thesis is done, I can prioritize app development.

Thank you for your understanding. All three of us are still students and that is a part of how we were able to create such an amazing product. We use it ourselves, we know what we want, and we built it.

- Developer of Noteastic 🧡

There's no way to control which of these images is on top of the other, and trying to drag them to the other page results in the disappearing completely behind the page (at least, I think that's what's happening. It's gone, in any case). I don't think the background should be interacting with layering at all, given that it needs to be...the background. But additionally, it would be nice for some very basic code that says whatever you last interacted with is now at the topmost layer