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3 Best Handwritten Notes Apps on Windows with Pen/Stylus

Take unlimited notes anywhere using these note-taking tools

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Nowadays, the number of people who regularly use their handwriting has significantly dropped. As technology evolves and becomes affordable for everyone, we prefer to send a quickemailand take digital notes using thekeyboard.

There are also many technology users who love to take handwritten notes.

Also, there are dedicated apps that allow handwriting fans to write directly on theirWindows device. Handwritten notes offer more flexibility, as well as the opportunity to add a personal touch to your notes.

What are the best handwriting apps for Windows 10?

What are the best handwriting apps for Windows 10?

Nebo

Nebois a very useful app that allows you to handwrite, draw, edit and format your notes quickly. You can also convert and transport them as digital documents.

The app also lets you structure your notes using titles, paragraphs, and bullet lists.

The list of options doesn’t end here: you can add interactive diagrams, freeform sketches, and annotate pictures. You can view your Nebo documents on any device, on any Internet browser,email client, or on Microsoft Word.

Nebo is designed for Windows 10 and validated withMicrosoft Surface Proand Surface Book withSurface Pen.

Nebo

One Note

OneNoteis literally your digital notebook. You can use it to write down your ideas, keep track of classroom and meeting notes, a clip from the web, make a to-do list, draw, and more.

You can use both your device’s pen and your finger to write and draw. There are multiple types of pens and highlighters you can choose from.

You can personalize your piece ofdigital paper, write on a white background, or add a grid.

OneNote is perfect to use as a collaboration tool as you can share your notes with colleagues, family, and friends.

OneNote

Evernote

If you own any type of digital device, then you’ve probably heard of Evernote, a world leader in terms of apps used for taking notes.

Well, among the many features that this tool has, taking handwritten notes is one of them, and it also comes with a neat feature that uses OCR in order to convert your scribbled notes into regular text.

Besides, it has wonderful support for touchscreen devices, such as those belonging to the Surface family, allowing you to turn them into a regular notebook instantly.

Evernote

These three apps cover a wide array of needs: chooseOneNoteif you’re looking for a collaborative tool, and download Plumbago if you need an app to take down notes and draw.

If you’re looking for a simple app to mainly take down handwritten notes, then Nebo is a good enough choice.

If you have any other suggestions or questions, feel free to leave them in the comments section below and we’ll be sure to check them out.

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Madalina Dinita

Networking & Security Specialist

Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.

She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.

Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.

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Madalina Dinita

Networking & Security Specialist

Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.