Rnote – Sketch and take handwritten notes
Rnote is an open-source vector drawing application for sketching and note-taking, featuring an adaptive interface, multiple layouts, various formats, and community engagement, available on Linux, MacOS, and Windows.
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Rnote is an open-source vector-based drawing application tailored for sketching and handwritten note-taking, ideal for students and educators using drawing tablets. It features an adaptive user interface optimized for stylus input, pressure-sensitive stroke styles, and tools for creating and manipulating shapes. Users can work with multiple document layouts, including fixed pages and an infinite canvas, and customize backgrounds and page formats. Rnote supports various import/export formats such as PDF, Bitmap, SVG, and its native `.rnote` format, along with a tabbed interface for managing multiple documents. The application includes autosave functionality and printing capabilities. Installation options are available for Linux via Flatpak, MacOS through an app bundle, and Windows through an installer or Winget. Rnote promotes community engagement, inviting contributions in code, translations, and artwork sharing, with discussions facilitated on GitHub and Matrix chat rooms. The application is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later.
- Rnote is designed for sketching and handwritten notes, particularly for students and teachers.
- It features an adaptive UI, pressure-sensitive input, and various document layouts.
- The application supports multiple import/export formats and includes autosave and printing options.
- Installation is available for Linux, MacOS, and Windows.
- Community contributions and discussions are encouraged through GitHub and Matrix.
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- Users appreciate Rnote's intuitive interface and functionality, often comparing it favorably to other note-taking applications.
- There are requests for improved export and sync options, particularly for integration with devices like the Kindle Scribe.
- Some users express interest in an iOS version and discuss the potential for Android compatibility.
- Comments reflect a desire for more features, such as vertical space management, which some users found beneficial in other applications.
- Overall, the community shows enthusiasm for Rnote's open-source nature and its development in Rust.
17 commentsThe absolute best might still be Styluslabs Write, which has very nice editing capabilities and I prefer its "pencil case" tool model (you have multiple tools with colour, shape, hardness, etc.). But it's closed source, doesn't run natively under Wayland, and I like Rnote's smoothing more.
Demonstration: https://youtu.be/uxFRWpY5o8k?t=299
I used to do a LOT of handwritten notetaking on top of existing PDFs so if you're shopping around for apps I'd call out
https://pdfexpert.com/ which to date has the best handwriting recognition I've seen. Plus I they're Ukrainian so bonus points for helping support that economy
https://www.drawboard.com/ which is what I used for Windows
Unfortunately Saber crashes when I move to another window and could not even report it to Gnome; Too bad as I do like flutter & dart lang but I don't think the runtime is stable enough for linux.
Couldn't it just dump everything you write into a WebDAV share? It's apparently Android underneath, so it's not like the software can't support it.
Besides the obvious “have idea, build idea”, how can one start a successful challenging open source project like this?
Gives me a lot to play with!
Absolutely great work.
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