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Your PDFs.
Your notes on them.
Worksheets and lecture slides in the right subject, written on with Apple Pencil, shared as PDFs. No subscription, no account.
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How it works
- Bring in a PDF
Import from Files or share as a PDF from another note-taking app.
- File it
Choose a subject and topic and quickly check the imported pages.
- Write on it
Pens, highlighter, eraser, selection and undo – right on the page.
- Share it
Export a page or a whole topic as a PDF and share it.
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A PDF in Otriva
- Filed – cabinet › subject › topic › page
- Your PDF page – here, lecture notes
- The pen toolbar – write, highlight, erase, select
- Share – export as a PDF
You can circle an unclear formula right on the page and have it explained – if you choose to.
Good to know
Writing, organizing, PDF import and export are part of the free notebook.
You can write on scanned documents. Search only works where text has been recognized.
Try larger collections from other apps with a copy first.
Frequently asked questions
Will every object from my old app come across?
No. A PDF import brings over the pages, but not every editable object or feature of another note-taking app.
What if something is missing after importing?
Check the pages and their order after importing. Steps and contact details are in the Otriva help (German).
Do I need the AI for this?
No. You can work with PDFs without turning on the optional AI.