How to Add Digital Stickers in Goodnotes？ A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

If you're new to digital planning, digital stickers are a super fun way to decorate your pages and express your style. In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to import and use digital stickers in Goodnotes, whether you’re using pre-cropped PNGs or sticker books.

Let’s get started! ✨

📌 What You’ll Need:

  • An iPad with Goodnotes installed
  • Your digital sticker files (PNG or a sticker book PDF/Goodnotes file)
  • An Apple Pencil (optional, but helpful)

💡 Option 1: Using Pre-Cropped PNG Stickers (Most Common)

✅ Step 1: Import Stickers into Your Goodnotes Library

  1. Download the ZIP file containing your stickers and unzip it (if needed).
  2. Open Goodnotes, then go to your planner or a blank notebook.
  3. Tap the sticker icon (star icon) on the top bar.
  4. Browse your photo library or Files app and select a PNG sticker.
  5. Tap to place it on the page, resize it, rotate it, and move it around!

🎉 Done! You can repeat this as many times as you want.

💡 Option 2: Using a Sticker Book (PDF or Goodnotes File)

✅ Step 1: Import the Sticker Book

  1. Go to Goodnotes > Tap “📁” in the top left corner > Tap “+” > Import
  2. Choose your PDF or .goodnotes sticker book file
  3. It will now appear as a separate notebook in your library

✅ Step 2: Use Lasso Tool to Copy Stickers

  1. Open your sticker book
  2. Tap the Lasso Tool (dotted circle icon)
  3. Draw a circle around the sticker you want
  4. Tap on the selection > Tap Copy
  5. Go to your planner > Long-press > Tap Paste

You’ve just used your first digital sticker! 🥳

🧼 Tips for Staying Organized

  • Create folders in your Files app for each sticker set
  • Save your most-used stickers in Goodnotes Elements Tool for quick access
  • Backup your sticker collection using iCloud or Google Drive

 

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