notability

Overview
Notability is a note-taking app built around active learning, combining handwritten notes, audio recording, and AI-generated study materials. It is designed for students who want to turn lectures, PDFs, and recordings into quizzes, flashcards, summaries, and action items rather than just static notes. The app is available for free download with a “Learn Guarantee” that covers the cost for the rest of the semester if it doesn’t help.

Key Features

• Handwritten notes and audio: Take notes by hand while recording audio; live transcription syncs with what you write.
• AI study tools: Generate practice questions, quizzes, and flashcards directly from your notes or imported documents.
• Instant summaries: Get real-time summaries from notes, imported files, or recorded audio.
• Chat with notes: Ask Notability questions about a specific note and get instant explanations.

Use Cases

• Students can record a lecture while writing notes, then generate flashcards and quizzes for revision.
• Learners can import a PDF or slides and get a structured summary or study guide.
• Anyone can paste a YouTube link to create a full note with transcript and key points.