Rnote 0.14.2 for Mac

Mac Utilities

Updated Aug 8, 2026

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Rnote is a free and open source vector drawing app built for handwritten notes, quick sketches and marking up documents and pictures. It suits students, teachers and anyone who writes with a stylus or drawing tablet and wants notes that stay sharp at any zoom level.

Key Features

• Pressure sensitive stylus input with configurable stroke styles for natural handwriting
• Infinite canvas plus fixed page and continuous layouts for different kinds of notes
• Import PDF files and pictures, then write and draw directly over the pages
• Shape, selection and typewriter tools for tidy diagrams and typed notes
• Export pages or selections to SVG, PDF and Xopp formats for easy sharing

How to Download

1. Use the download button on this page to get the Mac build of Rnote.
2. You can also Download from the official site and pick the Mac app bundle there.
3. Open the downloaded file, move Rnote into Applications and launch it.

System Requirements

Rnote runs on current Mac hardware with a recent version of macOS. You can check your system version under About This Mac in the Apple menu before installing.

FAQs

Is Rnote free to use?

Yes. Rnote is free software released under an open license, and the complete app is available without payment, accounts or trials.

Can I annotate PDF documents in Rnote?

Yes. Import a PDF, write or draw over its pages with the pen tools, and export the marked copy when you finish.

Do I need a drawing tablet to use Rnote?

A tablet or stylus gives the most natural handwriting feel, but you can also draw, type and arrange notes with a mouse and keyboard.