NOTE File Extension

What is NOTE file?

Files with the NOTE extension contain brief textual information, recorded using an application named Notability. It operates under the macOS and iOS operating systems and facilitates note-taking. Files with the NOTE extension can include text, markers, audio data, handwriting, as well as drawings, graphics, and photos.

How Are NOTE Files Utilized?

The dedicated software allows for placing practically any content within files with the NOTE extension, which eases the creation of quick notes. Files with the NOTE extension have a proprietary format, thus they can only be opened in the Notability application. Besides handling files with the NOTE extension, it also reads formats such as PDF and RTF, hence data from these files can be easily converted into notes with the NOTE extension.

Programs which support NOTE file extension

The following listing features NOTE-compatible programs. Files with NOTE extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

Updated: 03/24/2024

How to open file with NOTE extension?

Being unable to open files with NOTE extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Notability For IPad Note Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with NOTE files.

Step 1. Get the Notability for iPad

Problems with opening and working with NOTE files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with NOTE files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Notability for iPad. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support NOTE files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Notability for iPad website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Notability for iPad

You still cannot access NOTE files although Notability for iPad is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Notability for iPad installed, it may not support NOTE format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Notability for iPad.

Step 3. Assign Notability for iPad to NOTE files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate NOTE files with latest version of Notability for iPad you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the NOTE with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Notability for iPad is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open NOTE files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the NOTE file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Notability for iPad and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with NOTE extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the NOTE file is complete and free of errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper NOTE file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the NOTE in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the NOTE file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. NOTE file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with NOTE extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the NOTE file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the NOTE file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Notability For IPad Note Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Notability for iPad

If the systems has insufficient resources to open NOTE files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Notability For IPad Note Format files. It may be the case that the NOTE files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

Do you want to help?

If you have additional information about the NOTE file, we will be grateful if you share it with our users. To do this, use the form here and send us your information on NOTE file.