Draw and handwrite
in your notes
Some ideas are better drawn than typed. Sketch directly inside any note — freehand, shapes, annotations — all encrypted and synced.
Try it freeWhat you can do with Sketch Notes
Draw directly in a note
Open the sketch canvas inside any note. Draw freehand, add shapes, or annotate over images.
Mix with text
Sketches sit inline with your text content. Diagrams, doodles, and handwritten annotations live right next to your words.
Apple Pencil & stylus support
Pressure-sensitive drawing on iPad with Apple Pencil or any stylus. Natural, responsive, precise.
Encrypted sketches
Every sketch is encrypted with the same AES-256 key as your notes. Your drawings are private.
Handwriting recognition
FortyNote can recognize handwritten text in sketches, making your handwriting searchable.
Annotate PDFs and images
Open any attached PDF or image and draw directly on it — highlight, circle, arrow, annotate.