# How to Download & Install Files

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## **How to Unzip the Files?**

### **On iPad**

1. Save your zip file on your **Files** app.
2. Open the **Files** app and navigate to the folder where the zip file is stored.
3. Double-click on the zip file. It will automatically create a new folder with the same name, containing the uncompressed files.
4. Open the newly created folder to view and use the uncompressed content.

### **On Android Tablet**

1. 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.
2. Open the file manager and navigate to the folder where the zip file is stored.
3. Tap and hold the zip file. Select **Unzip** from the options menu.
4. Choose the folder where you want to save the extracted files.

### **On MacOS**&#x20;

1. Use **Finder** to navigate to the folder containing the zip file.
2. Double-click the zip file. The system will automatically create a folder with the uncompressed files in the same location.

### **On Windows**

1. Open the folder containing the zip file.
2. Right-click on the zip file.
3. Select **Extract All** from the dropdown menu.
4. 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.
5. Check the box labeled **Show extracted files when complete** if you want the extracted files to open automatically once the process is done.
6. Click the **Extract** button to start the unzipping process.
7. 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**

1. Find the file you want to import, typically saved in the **Downloads** folder or a similar location in your file management app.
2. Open the file, then tap the **Share** icon. This is usually located in the upper right corner of the screen.
3. In the sharing menu that appears, scroll down and look for the option that says **Open in GoodNotes.** Tap on it.
4. The GoodNotes app will launch automatically, prompting you to import the file.
5. Tap the **Import as New Document** button. This will open the file as a new document within GoodNotes.

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**Method 2: From GoodNotes**

1. Open the **GoodNotes** app.
2. Tap the **“+ New”** button. A menu will pop up. Select **“Import”** from the options.
3. Find the file you want to import. Select the file and tap **Open** to import it.
4. The imported file will be added as a new document.

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This method is widely supported in many note-taking apps, like Notability, Noteshelf, and others. The steps are similar: ***Open the app**, navigate to a menu like **New** or **Import**, locate **the file**, and confirm the import.*
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### **From MacOS to iPad (directly to GoodNotes)**

#### **Method 1: Using AirDrop (direct transfer from macOS to iPad)**

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**Make sure AirDrop is enabled on Both Devices**
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1. Find the file you want to transfer to GoodNotes in **Finder**.
2. Right-click the file, select **Share**, and then choose **AirDrop** from the options.
3. Select your **iPad** from the AirDrop window.
4. On your **iPad**, tap **Accept** when prompted to receive the file.
5. Once received, the file will open in your **iPad's Files** app.
6. In the **Files** app on your iPad, locate the transferred file.
7. Tap the **Share** icon in the upper-right corner, scroll through the options, and select **Open in GoodNotes**.
8. GoodNotes will open, and you will be prompted to import the file.
9. Tap **Import as New Document** to add the file to your GoodNotes library.

**Method 2: Using iCloud Drive (sync through the cloud)**

1. 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).
2. Open the **Files** app on your **iPad** and navigate to **iCloud Drive**.
3. Locate the file you uploaded from your Mac.
4. Tap the **Share** icon, then select **Open in GoodNotes** from the list of apps.
5. GoodNotes will open, and you will be prompted to import the file.
6. Tap **Import as New Document** to open the file in GoodNotes.
