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Β§ 01

Getting started

How do I create my first notebook?+
On the home screen, tap the + button to create a new notebook, then tap any page to start writing or drawing.
What happens the first time I open the app?+
You start a 7-day free trial with full access to every tool β€” drawing, text boxes, dictation, handwriting-to-text, templates, and export.
Can I organize my notebooks into folders?+
Yes. Open a notebook's menu and choose Move to Folder to file it wherever you like.
Β§ 02

Drawing & Apple Pencil

Does the app support Apple Pencil pressure and tilt?+
Yes β€” strokes respond to pressure and tilt so lines feel natural, the way they would on paper.
What does the Apple Pencil barrel button do?+
A barrel-button press (or a squeeze on Apple Pencil Pro) switches quickly between tools without your hand ever leaving the page.
How do I draw a straight line?+
Turn on the Ruler tool, drag it to where you want the line, and your pen strokes will snap to its edge.
How do I select and move ink I've already drawn?+
Use the Lasso tool to circle any strokes, then drag, duplicate, or delete the selection.
Β§ 03

Text boxes & special characters

How do I add a text box?+
Select the Text tool and tap anywhere on the page β€” a new box appears centered right on your tap.
Why doesn't my text box show a border?+
Text boxes only show their border, move handle, resize handle, and delete button while selected, so your page stays clean when you're not editing. Tap directly on the written text to select it again.
How do I move or resize a text box?+
Tap the text to select it, then drag the handle above it to move the box, or drag the small dot in its bottom-right corner to resize it.
What does the Ξ© button do?+
It opens the Special Characters picker so you can insert symbols and accented letters that aren't on your keyboard.
Β§ 04

Handwriting to text

Can I convert my handwriting into typed text?+
Yes β€” lasso-select the handwritten notes you want converted, then choose the handwriting-to-text option from the selection toolbar.
Does my handwriting get sent to a server?+
No. Recognition runs entirely on your device using Apple's built-in Vision framework, so your handwriting never leaves your device.
Β§ 05

Dictation

How do I dictate instead of typing?+
Tap the dictation button to start speech-to-text directly into the active text box.
How do I start a new text box while dictating?+
Say "Start a New Textbox" and the app creates the next one so you can keep dictating hands-free.
Β§ 06

Notebooks & templates

Can I change what a page looks like?+
Yes β€” open Page Style to switch between blank, lined, grid, dot, and many other layouts.
Are there built-in templates?+
Yes, the Templates menu has ready-made layouts you can drop straight onto a page.
Is there a unit converter?+
Yes β€” a small unit converter tool is built in for quick conversions while you take notes.
Β§ 07

Export & sharing

What formats can I export to?+
PNG, JPG, WebP, hi-resolution PNGΓ—2, and PDF β€” either just the pages you've selected or your whole notebook.
How do I share a page?+
Open Export, choose a format, and use the share sheet to send it anywhere you'd normally share a file.
Β§ 08

Trial & subscription

How long is the free trial?+
7 days, with full access to every feature in the app.
What changes after the trial ends?+
You'll need to subscribe to keep creating notebooks and using the app beyond the trial's limits.
How do I subscribe, or restore a purchase on a new device?+
From the subscription screen, tap Subscribe, or Restore Purchase if you've already paid on another device signed into the same account.
Is there a student discount?+
Yes β€” verify your student status below and we'll email you a code for a free month of Premium.
Β§ 09

Privacy & data

Privacy & Data+
CalibratedNotes is designed with privacy in mind. Your notes, drawings, and notebook data are stored entirely on your device. CalibratedNotes does not collect, transmit, or store your content on external servers.

Handwriting-to-text processing is performed on-device using Apple's Vision framework. Dictation uses Apple's built-in speech recognition services according to your device settings.

Your notebook data remains within the app's local storage on your device. If you have device backups enabled, your app data may be included as part of your device backup according to Apple's backup settings and policies.

CalibratedNotes does not sell, share, or use your personal data for tracking or advertising purposes.
πŸŽ“ STUDENTS

Get 1 month free

Verify your student status with your school email and we'll send you a code for a free month of CalibratedNotes Premium. We review requests by hand, so it usually takes a day or two.

Still stuck?

Send a message and describe what you're seeing. Mentioning your device model and iOS version helps us track down bugs faster.

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