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Notebooks
Notebooks
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Notebooks free download for Mac

Notebooks

Version 3.0.1

Create documents, manage tasks, organize files, and sync with iOS.

4.1
Based on 16 user ratesRead reviews & comments
$39.99
One-Time Purchase

Notebooks overview

Notebooks is the only notebook you ever need. It allows you to create as many books as you need to write, store and structure your details of life, and it will quickly become the one and only repository for all journals, ideas, notes, drafts and diaries but also for your projects, task lists, documents, files and everything else you want to keep close at hand.

Notebooks stores and displays almost any type of document: plain text and formatted text, PDF, web pages, MS Office or iWork documents, photos, videos, music and much more. Everything you would usually print out and file can now go directly into Notebooks, without adding bulk. Notebooks also keeps your task lists and allows you to tick off your to-dos as you complete them. Divide your projects into nested sub projects, which makes them easier to handle, and cross-reference into your reference library, which, of course, is in Notebooks, too. So whether you need to write something down or look something up, Notebooks is the place to go.

What’s new in version 3.0.1

Updated on Aug 15 2022

Bug fixes and corrections:
  • Creating Quick Entries works as expected again.
  • Compiling documents no longer adds embedded images multiple times. This applies to PDF creation also.
  • Formatted documents no longer "capture" text pasted elsewhere with cmd-v.
  • Recognize and handle .WebP files as images.
  • Correctly display YAML headers in rendered Markdown.
  • Enable "Duplicate as..." for RTFD documents from document list.
  • Make sure that Notebooks' folder appears under iCloud Drive in Finder.
  • Address potential crashes on startup or when renaming books.
  • No longer accidentally display incorrect preview text for documents.
  • Address UI glitches on macOS 10.15 and earlier.

Information

License

Shareware

Size

14.7 MB

Downloads

3600

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • OS X 10.11 or later
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zlazkow
zlazkow
Nov 8 2022
3.0.1
0.0
Nov 8 2022
0.0
Version: 3.0.1
Trying out. When I drag rich text from DevonThink to the middle column, it shows there as PDF. The right hand column shows the whole text, but it is not editable. It feels like an image of the text. Is it because it's a trial version ?
Septic Monkey
Septic Monkey
Apr 13 2022
1.4.5
0.0
Apr 13 2022
0.0
Version: 1.4.5
I use NoteBooks for compiling and keeping research notes organised. I do a lot of academic writing so it's extremely useful. It's got all the basic essentials without being bloatware and a nice big writing space that's not taken up with large menus. Overall, a great 'out-of-the-box- and get going app.
iMacWare
iMacWare
Oct 20 2019
1.4.5
4.0
Oct 20 2019
4.0
Version: 1.4.5
This application is fantastic for those who are trying to find a low-cost way to go paperless, manage files and for users who need better text editing in Mac.
Rasputinsrevengereloadet
Rasputinsrevengereloadet
Oct 12 2019
1.4.5
5.0
Oct 12 2019
5.0
Version: 1.4.5
Please add encrypted synchronisation to dropbox. You wouldn't let the dropbox guys read your diary. Neither do I want the dropbox staff read my notes! Im syncing to my own Nextcloud for now. It's not as convenient, as you have to sync manually every time you add new notes or make a change. Other than that this application really has it all! It's way more than just note taking. You can add to do lists with due dates, edit PDFs, make hand drawings, organise many different filetypes, add images and other filestypes to documents. Still the layout of the app is very intuitive and simple. Fantastic
aaffonso
aaffonso
Sep 13 2019
1.4.5
5.0
Sep 13 2019
5.0
Version: 1.4.5
Simple and powerful at the same time. And now on version 2, it also looks pretty.
ahmedhatata-ah
ahmedhatata-ah
Feb 15 2019
1.4.5
5.0
Feb 15 2019
5.0
Version: 1.4.5
Since I got my mac and I'm a currently student till now I was searching for the most convenient and reliable app to take all my notes on the go , I tried a lot of softwares but notebooks finally fit my needs , very productive, intuitive with a stunning design and very simple user interface. Very organized notebooks for mac that support all formate with export features. The best in the market seriously. Give it a shot and you will never go back.
DragonMaster
DragonMaster
Feb 24 2018
1.4.3
5.0
Feb 24 2018
5.0
Version: 1.4.3
I do not use this app a lot...but I far prefer it to the alternatives. It is a native Mac app and is simple to use and easily comprehended. Buy it!
kerry-dawson
kerry-dawson
Sep 23 2017
1.4.2
5.0
Sep 23 2017
5.0
Version: 1.4.2
Notebooks is an exceooent, easy to use system which has the structure you need to keep nites irguzze
DragonMaster
DragonMaster
Sep 22 2017
1.4.2
5.0
Sep 22 2017
5.0
Version: 1.4.2
I love this app!
ladyinred
ladyinred
Jul 15 2016
1.3.1
4.5
Jul 15 2016
4.5
Version: 1.3.1
It can become one of your favorite apps! I like the way it is designed, simple and clear. It allows to streamline all you notes in categories, so it's easy to find the one you need at the moment. Marking the performed tasks is an awesome additional feature.
Monicashe
Monicashe
Jul 8 2016
1.3.1
4.0
Jul 8 2016
4.0
Version: 1.3.1
Fantastic. Keep Markdown formatted notes is very easy with this app. It is very easy to create notes.
kscmint
kscmint
Jun 17 2016
1.3.1
5.0
Jun 17 2016
5.0
Version: 1.3.1
I love this app! It makes keeping Markdown formatted notes very easy. The notes are easy to create and the folder system is very good. Overall, a very good app strictly for note taking and writing text.
Lord-Lightning
Lord-Lightning
Jun 19 2015
1.2
2.0
Jun 19 2015
2.0
Version: 1.2
Maybe when this gets to version 4 it might be safe to use. At the moment it is flaky and unreliable and definitely not wise to incorporate it into any serious or professional workflow. It does have potential though. I do wonder about four star reviews for something that clearly is not worth three. This is, at best, FLAKY. Still cost me nearly $30 Australian. I'll look at it again in 2020.
Supenguin
Supenguin
Apr 10 2015
1.1.2
4.0
Apr 10 2015
4.0
Version: 1.1.2
Fantastic app. I had been using the iOS version on my iPad and iPod Touch for quite a while. Having the same thing on my Mac is a great plus. This is pretty much the perfect balance of all the features I need to just dump everything I need to track into one application, but then I've mostly using MarkDown or plain text so I can view with any good editor. Only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 - I've got an Android phone and am taking notes in text or Markdown, so any good Markdown editor that syncs with DropBox lets me view my notebook notes. But I cannot view my todo lists on other devices.
Sheagirl
Sheagirl
Jul 25 2014
1.0.4
4.0
Jul 25 2014
4.0
Version: 1.0.4
I have used this program for some time now and it's ability to sync has been very reliable and that is what I have been looking for. I have used SOHO Notes by Chronos from a very long time and found it to be a great program which gave me few problems over the years. It has been reliable and I have never lost not one piece of data over the years even with a library of data at 1,000 items plus. That said dealing with the C/S issues (or lack of C/S issues) have sometimes left me annoyed at the least. But over the last year or so updates have became fewer and fewer until they announced that they were discontinuing development and coming out with a new product to replace SOHO this year. As I said I've been a long time user and know from experience that this year to Chronos could equal years in everybody else's time. So I began the search for a replacement and found Notebooks to have great potential. Don't misunderstand Notebooks is not yet SOHO but it is on its way. I can't remember the last time I ran into a formate SOHO could not handle and Notebooks is doing great in this area so far. It does especially well when saving web pages, PDF's, etc. and it's convenient with all the ways to seamlessly add things to your collection without interfering with your workflow. Probably one of the best things of all is that Notebooks not only has an iOS version but it actually syncs consistently well. It syncs via dropbox, Webdave and others and according to it's web site iCloud sync is coming. Something SOHO has not been able to pull off. I really want my data off dropbox (nothing against dropbox or Evernote but privacy does have a value whether some see that now or not. Anyway this is a good app and I have almost transitioned completely to Notebooks without a hitch. I know many will point me to Devonthink and I own Dthink Office Pro but for me it is not as intuitive and I seem to spend more time fiddling with the program (trying to get it to do things) than gathering data to fill it.
enriqueapolinar
enriqueapolinar
Dec 1 2023
3.0.1
3.0
Dec 1 2023
3.0
Version: 3.0.1
iMacWare
iMacWare
Oct 20 2019
4.0
Oct 20 2019
4.0
Version: null
Rasputinsrevengereloadet
Oct 12 2019
5.0
Version: null
aaffonso
aaffonso
Sep 13 2019
5.0
Sep 13 2019
5.0
Version: null
ahmedhatata-ah
ahmedhatata-ah
Feb 15 2019
5.0
Feb 15 2019
5.0
Version: null
DragonMaster
DragonMaster
Feb 24 2018
5.0
Feb 24 2018
5.0
Version: null
kerry-dawson
kerry-dawson
Sep 23 2017
5.0
Sep 23 2017
5.0
Version: null
Tonyc5001
Tonyc5001
Sep 21 2017
4.5
Sep 21 2017
4.5
Version: null
Hink10
Hink10
Sep 19 2017
1.5
Sep 19 2017
1.5
Version: null
Dekumba
Dekumba
Jul 16 2016
3.5
Jul 16 2016
3.5
Version: null
ladyinred
ladyinred
Jul 15 2016
4.5
Jul 15 2016
4.5
Version: null
Monicashe
Monicashe
Jul 8 2016
4.0
Jul 8 2016
4.0
Version: null
kscmint
kscmint
Jun 17 2016
5.0
Jun 17 2016
5.0
Version: null
Lord-Lightning
Lord-Lightning
Jun 19 2015
2.0
Jun 19 2015
2.0
Version: null
Supenguin
Supenguin
Apr 10 2015
4.0
Apr 10 2015
4.0
Version: null
Sheagirl
Sheagirl
Jul 25 2014
4.0
Jul 25 2014
4.0
Version: null
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