How to Download & Install Files
A quick guide on how to install and import your files.
Some of my products are provided in compressed file formats (ZIP files). Before importing, you must uncompress or unzip these files to access their contents.
How to Unzip the Files?
On iPad
Save your zip file on your Files app.
Open the Files app and navigate to the folder where the zip file is stored.
Double-click on the zip file. It will automatically create a new folder with the same name, containing the uncompressed files.
Open the newly created folder to view and use the uncompressed content.
On Android Tablet
Most modern Android devices come with a built-in file manager. If your device doesn’t have one, download an app like WinZip or RAR from the Play Store.
Open the file manager and navigate to the folder where the zip file is stored.
Tap and hold the zip file. Select Unzip from the options menu.
Choose the folder where you want to save the extracted files.
On MacOS
Use Finder to navigate to the folder containing the zip file.
Double-click the zip file. The system will automatically create a folder with the uncompressed files in the same location.
On Windows
Open the folder containing the zip file.
Right-click on the zip file.
Select Extract All from the dropdown menu.
A dialog box will appear. Select a destination folder where you want to extract the contents of the zip file. You can use the default suggested location or browse to pick a specific folder.
Check the box labeled Show extracted files when complete if you want the extracted files to open automatically once the process is done.
Click the Extract button to start the unzipping process.
Once the extraction is complete; a new window displaying the extracted files will open automatically.
How to Import the Files?
From iPad to GoodNotes
Method 1: From files
Find the file you want to import, typically saved in the Downloads folder or a similar location in your file management app.
Open the file, then tap the Share icon. This is usually located in the upper right corner of the screen.
In the sharing menu that appears, scroll down and look for the option that says Open in GoodNotes. Tap on it.
The GoodNotes app will launch automatically, prompting you to import the file.
Tap the Import as New Document button. This will open the file as a new document within GoodNotes.
Method 2: From GoodNotes
Open the GoodNotes app.
Tap the “+ New” button. A menu will pop up. Select “Import” from the options.
Find the file you want to import. Select the file and tap Open to import it.
The imported file will be added as a new document.
From MacOS to iPad (directly to GoodNotes)
Method 1: Using AirDrop (direct transfer from macOS to iPad)
Find the file you want to transfer to GoodNotes in Finder.
Right-click the file, select Share, and then choose AirDrop from the options.
Select your iPad from the AirDrop window.
On your iPad, tap Accept when prompted to receive the file.
Once received, the file will open in your iPad's Files app.
In the Files app on your iPad, locate the transferred file.
Tap the Share icon in the upper-right corner, scroll through the options, and select Open in GoodNotes.
GoodNotes will open, and you will be prompted to import the file.
Tap Import as New Document to add the file to your GoodNotes library.
Method 2: Using iCloud Drive (sync through the cloud)
On your Mac, drag the file you want to transfer into iCloud Drive (you can use the iCloud Drive folder in Finder or any folder synced to iCloud).
Open the Files app on your iPad and navigate to iCloud Drive.
Locate the file you uploaded from your Mac.
Tap the Share icon, then select Open in GoodNotes from the list of apps.
GoodNotes will open, and you will be prompted to import the file.
Tap Import as New Document to open the file in GoodNotes.
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