alpha-liu-01/SpeedyNote

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1544 stars · 82 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded

SpeedyNote is a free, open-source, cross-platform note-taking application built in C++ with Qt, designed for stylus users who need fast PDF annotation and handwriting on low-end hardware. It offers pressure-sensitive inking, multi-layer editing, paged notebooks, and an edgeless infinite canvas across Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iPadOS.

Use cases

• annotate pdfs with a stylus on a cheap laptop
• take handwritten lecture notes on a budget tablet
• replace OneNote for pdf annotation
• use an infinite whiteboard canvas for brainstorming
• run a fast note app on low-end hardware like a Celeron chromebook
• share handwritten notes across devices
• palm rejection and touch gesture note-taking on android tablets

When to choose

• you need fast PDF annotation on low-end or ARM hardware
• you want a free alternative to GoodNotes or Notability without an iPad
• you need cross-platform handwritten notes including Android and iPadOS
• you want vector strokes, layers, and pressure sensitivity in a native app

When to avoid

• you need rich text typing, cloud sync, or collaboration features
• you want a plugin ecosystem or deep integration with other productivity tools
• you need OCR or handwriting-to-text conversion

Facets

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pdf gui image-processing developer-tools pdf education cross-platform windows cross-platform cpp note-taking stylus pdf-annotation handwriting qt whiteboard open-source linux macos android

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