Scan documents directly into Notes: Apple Notes lets you scan documents using your iPhone camera, automatically capturing pages and keeping important paperwork organised digitally.
Convert handwriting into typed text: Handwritten notes can be selected and converted into typed text, making Apple Notes useful for students, meetings and quick ideas.
Record and transcribe audio: Notes can record audio and, on supported devices, provide transcriptions, helping users revisit meetings, interviews and conversations more efficiently.
Create Smart Folders automatically: Smart Folders organise notes using filters such as tags, dates and mentions, helping users manage large collections without manually sorting everything.
Use tags for faster organisation: Adding hashtags creates searchable tags, allowing users to group related notes and quickly locate information across different folders and projects.
Collaborate on notes in real time: Users can invite others to collaborate on shared notes, making the app useful for planning, brainstorming, lists and group projects.
Lock sensitive notes securely: Individual notes can be locked using device authentication, adding an extra privacy layer for passwords, personal information and other sensitive content.
Link notes together effortlessly: Apple Notes allows users to create links between notes, making it easier to build connected information hubs for projects and research.
Format notes beyond simple text: Notes supports headings, checklists, tables, attachments and drawings, allowing users to create structured documents instead of relying on plain text.