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Lazy Notes
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About this tool
What is Lazy Notes?
Lazy Notes is a notebook in your browser where you can write, draw and scribble, then export the result as a clean PDF. It has a pen, highlighter, eraser, text boxes, sticky notes, shapes and images, so you can mix typed points with sketches, diagrams and formulas, and share notes without a scanner.
Useful when you need to
- Draw a diagram or circuit while typing the explanation next to it
- Take quick lecture notes and export them for revision
- Sketch a problem solution and share it as a PDF
- Keep a scratchpad for formulas during study sessions
How to use
How to use Lazy Notes
01 02 Write and sketch
Type with the text tool, draw with the pen or highlighter, and use the eraser to fix mistakes. A tablet or touchscreen makes drawing easier but a mouse works too. You can also dictate text.
03 Organise the page
Select, move and resize elements, drop in images, and add more pages as your notes grow.
04 Export as PDF
Download your notes as a PDF to print, upload or send to classmates.
Tips
Get better results
- Use different colours for headings, definitions and examples so pages are quick to scan later.
- Export a PDF before clearing your browser data, so you keep a copy of the notes.
- Draw large and simple. Tidy diagrams survive export better than tiny detailed ones.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account?
You can open the notebook and start writing straight away. Export a PDF if you want to keep a copy of your pages outside the browser.
Can I use a stylus?
Yes. Pen input from a tablet or touchscreen works for drawing and handwriting.
How do I share my notes?
Export a PDF and send it, or upload it where your group keeps study material.
Will my notes be lost if I close the tab?
Do not rely on the browser for long-term storage. Export a PDF of anything important.