MarginNote 3: The Ultimate Learning and Study Tool
MarginNote 3 combines powerful note-taking and mind mapping capabilities to enhance your study routine, ideal for students and researchers alike.
Welcome to MarginNote. MarginNote is a highly powerful reading and study software that is compatible with Mac, iPad, and iPhone. It integrates a PDF/EPUB reader with multiple study tools to help learners reorganize and connect knowledge from different aspects for more effective memorization and comprehension.
Whether you're a student, educator, researcher, lawyer, or lifelong learner, MarginNote offers features such as annotation and note-taking, mind mapping, and flashcards to assist in organizing and connecting knowledge. The deep integration of these tools allows for seamless transitions between different functions.
What's New in MarginNote 3
- New and Clean UI: MarginNote 3 has been completely redesigned with a fresh look.
- Improved Performance: The software now runs more smoothly.
- Support for Document Reading mode & Study Reading mode: Choose the reading mode that suits your study needs.
- Excerpts & Note-taking:
- Enhanced Handwriting & Apple Pencil support
- TextBox support on PDF
- Direct text-typing & sketching when editing note cards
- Auto OCR support when excerpting on scanned PDFs
- Emphasis & Cloze:
- Direct emphasis in powerful Emphasis mode both on PDF or Outline
- Auto convert emphasis to Cloze in CardDeck
- Creating Image-Occlusion flashcards
- Multi-Documents:
- Document tabs & split views to switch between documents
- MindMap:
- Auto grouping new excerpts by Document Table of Contents
- New branch display mode: Framework
- Swipe/Drag gestures to slide in/out Outline & Documents in Study mode
- Enhanced grouped cut/paste, drag to merge, and more
- Outline:
- Improved search and displaying keywords in results
- Improved styles
- CardDeck:
- View Flashcards in MindMap mode and Document mode
- Enhanced Anki Export: Card styles, Image occlusions, Cloze
- Enhanced Research web browser
- iCloud Sync:
- Fixed several design issues in previous versions
- More stable & improved performance
- Categories:
- Separate categories for Document, Study, and Review
- Trash:
- Data recovery from Trash for enhanced data safety
- Trial:
- 14-day free trial available
Moving on to MarginNote 2, its features include support for PDF and EPUB formats for reading, annotation and note-taking features such as text highlight and rectangular highlight, the ability to add notes directly at the page margin without overlapping book content, and various forms of comments in notes such as text, voice, picture, and sketching. It also offers the option to add hashtags to notes for easy connection between them. Outline and mindmap views are combined into one, allowing for easy creation and editing of outlines using swipe gestures. Flashcards can be created from highlights and notes for review with a spaced repetition algorithm based on Anki. iPad Pro and Apple pencil users can take advantage of split view, high-precision drawing, and keyboard shortcuts. MarginNote 2 also offers import/export and sync capabilities with applications such as Evernote, OmniOutliner, iThoughts, MindManager, and allows for exporting all margin notes, mind maps, outlines, and pages to a printable PDF. Lastly, books and notes can be synced with iCloud.
You can find the terms of use for MarginNote 3 at https://www.marginnote.com/press/marginnote-3-term-of-use and the privacy policy at https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/92678020.
Overview
MarginNote 3 is a Freeware software in the category Business developed by Beijing Yunsi Software Technology Co., Ltd.
The latest version of MarginNote 3 is 3.7.29, released on 07/03/2024. It was initially added to our database on 09/27/2023.
MarginNote 3 runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of MarginNote 3 gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Multiple ways to organize and annotate notes, such as mind maps, outlines, and flashcards
- Good integration with PDF documents for highlighting and note-taking
- Supports syncing with cloud services like iCloud and Dropbox for easy access to notes across devices
- Ability to export notes to other apps or formats for sharing or backup
Cons
- Complex interface that may be overwhelming for new users
- Some features are limited to specific devices or operating systems
- Occasional bugs and stability issues reported by users
FAQ
What is MarginNote 3?
MarginNote 3 is a note-taking and PDF annotation app developed by Beijing Yunsi Software Technology Co., Ltd.
What platforms does MarginNote 3 support?
MarginNote 3 is available for iOS and macOS devices.
Can I import PDFs into MarginNote 3?
Yes, MarginNote 3 allows users to import PDFs for annotation and note-taking.
Does MarginNote 3 support handwritten notes?
Yes, MarginNote 3 supports handwritten notes and annotations on supported devices.
Can I sync my notes across devices with MarginNote 3?
Yes, MarginNote 3 offers cloud sync functionality to enable users to access their notes across multiple devices.
Is there a search function in MarginNote 3?
Yes, MarginNote 3 includes a search function to help users find specific content within their notes and documents.
Does MarginNote 3 support exporting of notes?
Yes, users can export their notes from MarginNote 3 in various formats for sharing or backup purposes.
Can I create mind maps in MarginNote 3?
Yes, MarginNote 3 allows users to create mind maps to visualize connections between different pieces of information.
Is there a trial version of MarginNote 3 available?
Yes, users can download a trial version of MarginNote 3 before purchasing the full version.
Does MarginNote 3 offer customer support?
Yes, Beijing Yunsi Software Technology Co., Ltd. provides customer support for users of MarginNote 3.
David Fischer
I am a technology writer for UpdateStar, covering software, security, and privacy as well as research and innovation in information security. I worked as an editor for German computer magazines for more than a decade before joining the UpdateStar team. With over a decade of editorial experience in the tech industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my current role at UpdateStar. At UpdateStar, I focus on the critical areas of software, security, and privacy, ensuring our readers stay informed about the latest developments and best practices.
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