The Samsung Notes app on your Note20 5G or Note20 Ultra 5G has a new feature that lets you import PDF documents. You can write on, draw on, and annotate your PDFs right from the app and then save them for future use. There are additional options for exporting PDFs and notes as well, such as PowerPoint presentations or Microsoft Word documents, if you need to add the contents elsewhere.

Note: PDF files that have been imported into or exported from Samsung Notes cannot be edited. Only text and drawings can be added to the PDF. Some of these features may be grayed out or unavailable if you don't have the most recent version of Samsung Notes. It's always a good idea to keep your apps up-to-date. 

The Samsung Notes app on your Galaxy phone has been improved: you can now organize your notes into folders and subfolders. Studying for an exam and need your notes in a separate place? No problem, just add as many folders as you need to keep all of your lecture notes in one spot. Or, add a few subfolders to narrow down certain topics and ideas. You can also choose from twelve new page templates when writing a note, like grids or lined paper.

Note: Some of these features may be grayed out or unavailable if you don't have the most recent version of Samsung Notes. It's always a good idea to keep your apps up-to-date. 

If your Samsung Notes app is full of important folders, notes, and tasks, you can make sure they'll never get lost by using Microsoft OneNote. This service allows you to sync your notes across all of your devices so you can view them from Microsoft Office on a PC. You’ll just need to make sure you’re signed in to your Microsoft account on your Galaxy phone or tablet. You can sync the Reminder app with Microsoft To Do as well, if you’d like to view both your notes and reminders using Office.

Note: Syncing the Reminder app with Microsoft To Do is available on devices running One UI 2.5 and later.

Create memos and reminders with the Samsung Notes app on a Samsung Galaxy Book. It lets you type notes using the keyboard or draw right on the screen with an S Pen. If your model doesn't include an S Pen but has a touch screen, you can use a stylus or your finger to create notes instead. If you have voice recognition enabled, you can speak to the app so it will write notes for you. Your notes can be saved for future editing and browsing if you need to check them again.

Note: Samsung Notes is available on all PCs running Windows 10 or Windows 11.

Even if you’re a quick note taker, it doesn’t hurt to have some assistance. With the Samsung Notes app on Galaxy phones and tablets, you can sync live voice recordings to your notes and save them for future use. Just record your own voice, or someone else’s, while taking your notes. You can type them on the keyboard, draw them with your finger, or write with the always handy S Pen. Your writing will automatically sync to the audio. You can follow along with your notes while playing back the recording. Whether you’re in the middle of a lecture or attending a meeting, never miss an important discussion again!

Note: Some of these features may be grayed out or unavailable if you don't have the most recent version of Samsung Notes. It's always a good idea to keep your apps up-to-date. 

Handwriting mode in the Samsung Notes app makes it easier than ever to copy down your ideas or draw a picture any time your muse inspires you. While you can use your finger to draw or write in the app, an S Pen truly enhances the experience! Handwriting in notes can be altered, moved, and converted to text as well so you'll be able to organize your notes and share them with your friends or associates via text or email.

Note: When Pen mode is selected, the S Pen may not be recognized in the Edge panel area.