Goodnotes 6 is one of the most advanced note-taking apps that allows you to create notebooks and study sets with handwritten and typed text and other elements. If you wish to transfer the Goodnotes file between your Apple devices, you can use the AirDrop feature. In this guide, I will show you how to utilize AirDrop to share the Goodnotes 6 app and the content you created on the app.
Prerequisites
You must check the following prerequisites and settings to AirDrop the Goodnotes 6 app or its content.
- AirDrop is only available on iPhones and iPads running on iOS 17 or later or on Macs running on MacOS Yosemite or later.
- To initiate the AirDrop process, Bluetooth must be enabled. For faster transfer speeds, enable both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
- Both Apple devices must be within the range of 9 meters or 30 feet to transfer files reliably.
- Make sure to change the AirDrop settings to Everyone for 10 minutes or Contact only to make your Apple device visible to other devices.
How to AirDrop Goodnotes 6 App from iPhone or iPad
Turn on the AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad and use the steps below to share the Goodnotes 6 app with other Apple devices.
1. Locate the Goodnotes 6 app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Press and hold the Goodnotes 6 app until a menu appears.
3. Select the Share App option and click on the AirDrop tile.
4. Select the Apple device you want to AirDrop the app.
5. Press Accept on the AirDrop prompt on the receiving Apple device.
Once the receiver selects Accept, it will be redirected to the Goodnotes 6 app page on the App Store, from where they can install the app.
How to AirDrop Goodnotes 6 App from Mac
You can use the following steps to AirDrop the Goodnote app from the Mac.
1. Launch the Finder app on the Mac and select Applications from the side tab.
2. Control-click the Goodnotes 6 app on the Applications page.
3. From the drop-down menu, select Share and choose AirDrop.
4. Select the receiving Apple device to share the Goodnotes 6 app.
5. Click Accept on the receiving Apple device to complete the process.
Once the AirDrop is accepted, the receiver device will be redirected to the Goodnotes 6 page on the App Store.
How to AirDrop Goodnotes Files from iPhone or iPad
You can share all your Notebooks, Study Sets, Folders, Images, and other content on the Goodnotes with other Apple devices using the AirDrop feature. Follow the steps below to share the files.
1. Open the Goodnotes app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Click on the name of the file you want to AirDrop.
Note: To select multiple files, click on the tick icon on the top-right, select the files you want to AirDrop, and tap the Export option.
3. Select the Export option and choose the file format.
4. Click Export in the top-right corner and select the AirDrop tile.
5. Select the receiver Apple device to share the Goodnotes content.
6. On the receiver’s Apple device, click Accept to complete the process.
The received files can be accessed from the Downloads section of the Files app. If you have sent multiple files, the files will be transferred as ZIP files, which you can find in the same Downloads section of the Files app. On Mac, you can access the AirDropped files on the Downloads tab on the Finder app.
How to AirDrop Goodnotes Files from Mac
Follow the steps below to AirDrop the Goodnotes files from Mac to other Apple devices.
1. Open the Finder app on your Mac and locate the Goodnotes files you want to AirDrop.
2. Select the file you want to AirDrop. Press the command key on your Mac to select multiple files.
3. Right-click on the selected file or files and select Share. Choose AirDrop from the drop-down list.
4. Now, select the receiving Apple device to which you want to share the Goodnotes file or files.
5. Click Accept on the receiving Apple device to complete the file transfer process.
You can access the transferred files from the Downloads section of the Files app on iPhone or iPad or from the Downloads section on the Finder app on Mac.
How to Share Goodnotes App or Files Using Proximity Sharing
If you and the receiver use an iPhone with the iOS 17 or later, you can use the Proximity Sharing to share the Goodnotes app or its content. To start proximity sharing, you must enable the Bringing Devices Together settings on your iPhone. Here is how to enable the settings and use proximity sharing to share Goodnotes.
1. To enable the setting, go to your iPhone’s Settings → General → AirDrop and enable the Bringing Device Together option.
2. Now, open the Goodnotes app on your iPhone and click on the name of the file you want to share.
Note: To share multiple files, click on the tick icon on the top, select the files you would like to AirDrop, and click Export.
3. Select the Export option from the menu and select the format in which you want to share the file.
4. Click Export in the top-right corner and select the AirDrop tile.
5. Now, bring both iPhones together to start the Proximity Sharing.
6. Once the Proximity Sharing graphics are complete, click Accept on the receiving iPhone to complete the process.
Now, the files will be transferred to the iPhone, and you can access the received file or files from the Downloads section on the Files app.
To share the Goodnotes app using Proximity Sharing, press and hold the app on your iPhone and select the Share App option. Then, select the AirDrop tile and bring the iPhones together. The receiver will be redirected to the app page of the App Store to install the app once they Accept the AirDrop.
FAQ
You can use the AirDrop feature to transfer the Goodnotes from one iPad to another.
If the AirDrop is not working while transferring Goodnotes files, it might be due to the distance between the Apple devices or some technical glitches. If the AirDrop keeps failing, restart your Apple device, turn off DND and personal hotspot, and try again.