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What Is Digital Planning?

Digital planning is a way to organize your daily life using a digital device instead of a traditional paper planner.

Think of it as your favorite paper planner, but on a screen!

You can write down your tasks, organize your schedule, track your habits, journal, and much more.

Unlike a regular planning app, many digital planners are interactive PDF files designed to be used inside note-taking apps.

That means you can still enjoy handwriting, decorating pages, and personalizing your planner, just like you would on paper.

How Does a Digital Planner Work?

Most digital planners work like interactive notebooks.

They're designed with pages, tabs, and clickable links to help you move between sections without flipping through hundreds of pages.

Here's what you can do:

• Write & Draw: Use a stylus, your finger, or typing tools, depending on your app.
• Navigate Easily: Tap linked tabs, dates, or buttons to move between pages.
• Personalize Pages: Add digital stickers, images, and handwritten notes.
• Reuse Templates: Duplicate compatible pages whenever you need extra space.
• Keep Everything Together: Access your planner and notes in one app.

What Do You Need to Get Started?

You only need three things:

1. A Compatible Device

A tablet is a popular choice, but some digital planners can also be used on phones or computers.

2. A Note-Taking App

This is where you'll open your planner, write on its pages, and use its features.

3. A Digital Planner

Choose a planner that fits your needs, download it, and import it into your chosen app.

A stylus is optional, but it can make handwriting and drawing feel more natural.

Digital vs. Paper Planning

Love paper planners? You don't have to give up that feeling!

Digital planning gives you many familiar features, with some extra flexibility.

There's no universally better option. It's all about finding what works for you!

Tips for First-Time Digital Planners

1. Start Small

You don't need to fill in every page of your planner. Start with your daily tasks or weekly schedule and explore the other sections at your own pace.

2. Try Before You Buy

Not sure whether digital planning is right for you? You don't have to commit to a full planner just yet!

At Fureesia Planners, we offer free Try Before You Buy previews so you can experience our digital planners, notebooks, and journals before purchasing their full versions.

Explore the layouts, test the features, and discover what works best for you.

Explore Free Previews

3. Make It Your Own

Experiment with different handwriting styles, colors, and digital stickers. Fureesia also offers digital stationery to help you personalize your planning experience.

4. Don't Aim for Perfection

Missed a few days? That's completely okay! Your planner is there to support you, not become another task on your to-do list.

5. Keep a Backup

Enable your note-taking app's backup or sync feature if available, and consider exporting a copy of your annotated planner to protect your work.

Ready to Begin?

Now that you know the basics, it's time to choose your setup and start exploring.

Remember, planning is about progress, not perfection.

Which Devices Can You Use?

You don't necessarily need an iPad to start digital planning! Your experience will depend on your device, preferred app, and the features you want to use.

Apple Devices (iPad & iPhone)

iPads are popular for digital planning because they offer handwriting, interactive PDF navigation, and plenty of creative note-taking tools.

With a compatible Apple Pencil or stylus, you can enjoy an experience similar to writing in a paper notebook.

iPhones can also open and annotate PDFs using supported apps, although their smaller screens may make detailed planning less comfortable.

Android Devices

Android tablets and smartphones are also great options!

Many Android apps support PDF annotation, handwriting, highlighting, and interactive navigation. Tablets with a compatible stylus can be especially convenient.

Keep in mind that some advanced features and app integrations are exclusive to certain devices or operating systems.

Windows & Mac

Prefer planning on your computer? You can use compatible PDF annotation software to open your digital planner, type notes, and navigate its pages.

However, some handwriting, customization, and shortcut features may work differently or be unavailable on desktop.

Explore Note-Taking Apps

Choosing the right app can make your digital planning experience much more enjoyable.

Most note-taking apps offer essentials like pens, highlighters, text boxes, and PDF annotation. However, some also include exciting features such as AI assistance, audio recording, flashcards, handwriting recognition, and advanced organization tools.

Here's a comparison to help you discover what makes each app special.

Visit the Official Websites

Want to explore an app before downloading it?

• Goodnotes
• Noteful
• Noteshelf
• Notability
• CollaNote
• Samsung Notes
• Flexcil
• Penly
• Xodo

Which App Should You Choose?

There's no single perfect app for everyone!

If you want an all-around digital planning experience, Goodnotes is a popular choice.

Prefer something simple and organized? Noteful is worth exploring.

Love creative tools and customization? Take a look at CollaNote or Noteshelf.

If you enjoy studying, recording lectures, and creating study materials, Notability may be especially interesting.

For Android users, Samsung Notes, Flexcil, and Xodo are also worth considering, depending on your device.

Ultimately, choose an app that supports the features you need and feels comfortable to use.

You don't need every fancy feature to enjoy digital planning!

Try Before You Buy

Still unsure whether digital planning is right for you? Or wondering if your favorite app works well with Fureesia products?

Why not give it a try first?

At Fureesia Planners, I offer free Try Before You Buy previews of selected digital planners, notebooks, and journals.

These previews let you experience my products before purchasing the full versions.

You can:

• Explore the layouts and page designs.
• Test clickable tabs and hyperlinks.
• Try writing, typing, and navigating.
• Check how the files work in your preferred app.
• Discover which type of digital planning suits you best.

Explore Our Free Previews →

Because finding your perfect planning setup shouldn't feel like guesswork!

Ready to Get Started?

Now that you've explored your options, it's time to bring your digital planner to life!

Head over to Setup & Customization → Download & Import to learn how to access your Fureesia purchase through Gumroad, download your files, and import them into a compatible app.

Need help along the way? Our Support Hub is always here for you.

Before You Begin

Most of my products download as either:

• a PDF file
• a ZIP file
• or a folder with extra items like stickers, covers, fonts or shortcut files

If your file downloads as a ZIP, you’ll need to unzip it first before importing anything into your app.

If you already have a PDF ready to go, you can skip straight to Import into Goodnotes below.

Unzip Your Files

On iPad

1. Save your zip file on your Files app.
2. Open the Files app and find the ZIP file.
3. Tap the ZIP file once.
4. A new folder will appear with the unzipped files inside.

On Android Tablet

1. Open your device's Files or My Files app.
2. Go to Downloads and locate the ZIP file you downloaded.
3. Tap the ZIP file to open it. If it doesn't open, press and hold the file and look for Extract or Unzip in the menu.
4. Tap Extract or Extract All (the wording depends on your device).
5. If asked, choose where you want to save the extracted files, then tap Extract or Done.
6. Open the newly created folder to access your PDF, stickers, or other files.

On MacOS

1. Find the ZIP file in your Downloads folder or wherever you saved it.
2. Double-click the ZIP file.
3. A new folder with the unzipped files will appear automatically.

On Windows

1. Find the ZIP file in your Downloads folder or wherever you saved it.
2. Right-click the ZIP file.
3. Select Extract All.
4. Choose where you want the files to go, then open the new folder.

Import into Goodnotes

Method 1: From the Files app

1. Open the PDF file in the Files app.
2. Tap the Share icon.
3. Scroll through the app options and tap Open in Goodnotes.
4. Goodnotes will open automatically.
5. Tap Import as New Document.

Method 2: From inside GoodNotes

1. Open the GoodNotes app.
2. Tap the + New button.
3. Select Import from the options.
4. Find your PDF file in the Files app.
5. Tap the file to import it.

Using Another App or Device?

The instructions above use Goodnotes on iPad as an example, but you can follow a similar process on other devices, including Android tablets, Android phones, iPhones, Windows, and Mac computers.

Method 1: From Your Files: Open your downloaded PDF, tap Share or Open With, and select your preferred note-taking app, if available.

Method 2: From Your App: Open your note-taking app, look for Import, Open PDF, or Add Document, and select your downloaded file.

The exact buttons and steps may look slightly different depending on your device and app, but the general process is the same.

Still Having Trouble?

If your file will not open, import or download correctly, check the Troubleshooting section of the Support Hub.

Change Your Cover

How to Add a New Cover in Goodnotes

1. Open the PDF with the covers that comes with the purchased product.
2. Tap the three-dot menu (•••) in the top-right corner of the cover page you like.
3. Select Copy Page.
4. Open the planners and tap the + icon to add a new page.
5. Select Before or After to determine where the new cover will go.
6. Choose Paste Page from the menu to insert the copied cover.

How to Remove an Old Cover

1. Open your planner or notebook in Goodnotes.
2. Tap the Thumbnails icon to view your pages.
3. Find the cover you want to remove.
4. Tap the small arrow on its thumbnail to open the page menu.
5. Select Move to Trash or the available delete option.
6. Confirm the action if prompted.

Add Digital Stickers

Method 1: Import a Sticker Collection

Some sticker packs include files designed specifically for certain note-taking apps, allowing you to import multiple stickers into a reusable collection.

Before you begin: Make sure your sticker pack includes a file format supported by your note-taking app. For example, Goodnotes Elements collections use .collection files. Other apps may use different formats or import methods.

Import a Goodnotes Elements File

1. Download and unzip your sticker pack, if necessary.
2. Locate the .collection file included with your purchase.
3. Open Goodnotes and tap the Elements Tool (star icon).
4. Open the Elements collections menu and choose the option to import a collection.
5. Select your .collection file.
6. Your stickers will appear as a reusable Elements collection.

Create a Collection from PNG Stickers

If you have individual PNG stickers, you can also organize them into an Elements collection:

1. In Goodnotes, tap the Elements Tool (star icon).
2. Tap the + button to create a collection.
3. Give your collection a name.
4. Select Add Photos or Import from...
5. Choose the PNG stickers you'd like to include.
6. Tap Create to save your collection.

Method 2: Add Individual PNG Stickers

This method is useful if your sticker pack doesn't include a compatible collection file or if you prefer importing stickers individually.

1. Open your planner or notebook in your preferred note-taking app.
2. Select the Image Tool or Insert Image option.
3. Choose Photos or Files, depending on where your stickers are saved.
4. Select the PNG sticker you'd like to use.
5. Place it on your page and adjust its size or position.

Method 3: Copy Stickers from a Sticker Book

If your stickers come in a digital sticker book, you can copy them directly into your planner.

1. Import and open the sticker book in Goodnotes.
2. Select the Lasso Tool.
3. Draw around the sticker you want to use.
4. Tap your selection and choose Copy.
5. Open your planner and navigate to the desired page.
6. Press and hold an empty area, then select Paste.
7. Move or resize the sticker as you like.

Using Your Stickers

Once your stickers are on the page, you can move, resize, copy, and remove them whenever you want.

Move & Resize

1. Select the sticker using the Image Tool or Lasso Tool, depending on how it was inserted.
2. Drag the selected sticker to your preferred position.
3. Use the resize handles to make it bigger or smaller.
4. Tap outside the selection when you're finished.

Copy & Duplicate

1. Select the sticker.
2. Open the selection menu and tap Copy.
3. Press and hold where you'd like another sticker.
4. Select Paste.

You can repeat this as many times as you like!

Delete a Sticker

1. Select the sticker you want to remove.
2. Open its selection menu.
3. Tap Delete.

Using Another App or Device?

These tutorials use Goodnotes on iPad as an example, but many of the same ideas apply to other compatible note-taking apps, including Noteful, Noteshelf, CollaNote, Penly, and Samsung Notes.

Depending on your app, look for tools such as:

• Add Image / Insert Image to import stickers.
• Selection / Lasso Tool to move or copy stickers.
• Manage Pages / Thumbnails to insert, rearrange, or remove covers.

Need a Little Help?

Having trouble importing stickers, changing covers, or selecting an image?

Check Troubleshooting → File & App Issues for common problems and solutions.

If you've followed the guide and still need assistance, feel free to contact me through my website.

I'm always happy to help! ♡

Before You Begin

Most downloadable fonts come in one of these formats:

• TTF (.ttf): TrueType font.
• OTF (.otf): OpenType font.
• ZIP (.zip): A compressed folder that may contain multiple font styles or formats.

Both TTF and OTF are commonly supported, but compatibility depends on your device and app.

Install Fonts on iPad & iPhone

Apple devices generally require a font installation app to install downloaded custom fonts for use in compatible apps.

For this tutorial, I'll use iFont as an example.

Using iFont

1. Download iFont from the App Store.
2. Save your downloaded font file to the Files app.
3. Open iFont and select Open Files.
4. Locate your TTF or OTF font and import it.
5. Open Imported Fonts and tap Install beside your font.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the font configuration profile, if requested.
7. Open Settings and follow the profile installation prompt. You may need to go to General → VPN & Device Management.
8. Return to your note-taking app and look for the new font in its text tool.

Where Can I Find My Installed Fonts?

On your iPad or iPhone, open Settings → General → Fonts to view supported installed fonts.

Some apps may need to be restarted before a newly installed font appears.

Install Fonts on Android

Android font installation works differently depending on your device and the app you're using.

Some note-taking and design apps allow you to import custom font files directly, while others only use fonts available through your device's system.

Importing a Font into a Compatible App

1. Download the font to your Android device.
2. Extract the ZIP file if necessary.
3. Open the app where you'd like to use the font.
4. Go to its text, font, or typography settings.
5. Look for Import Font, Add Font, or a similar option.
6. Select your downloaded TTF or OTF file.
7. Choose the imported font when adding text.

Install Fonts on Windows

Windows makes installing custom fonts simple!

1. Download your font file.
2. Extract it first if it's inside a ZIP folder.
3. Open File Explorer and locate the TTF or OTF file.
4. Right-click the font file.
5. Select Install or Install for all users.
6. Wait for the installation to finish.

Your font should now be available in compatible Windows applications.

Check Your Installed Fonts

Open Settings → Personalization → Fonts to view the fonts installed on your computer.

If your font doesn't appear in an application immediately, close and reopen that app.

Install Fonts on Mac

On macOS, you can install custom fonts using Font Book.

1. Download your font file.
2. Extract it if necessary.
3. Open Finder and locate the TTF or OTF file.
4. Double-click the font file.
5. Click Install in the font preview window.
6. Font Book will check and install your font.

You can open Font Book anytime to view, organize, or manage installed fonts.

Use Custom Fonts in Goodnotes

Once your font is installed on your iPad or Mac, you can use it in Goodnotes if the font is available to the app.

1. Open your planner or notebook in Goodnotes.
2. Select the Text Tool.
3. Tap an existing text box or create a new one.
4. Open the font selection menu.
5. Search for or scroll to your installed font.
6. Select it and start typing!

Using Another App?

Not using Goodnotes? No worries!

Apps such as Noteful, Noteshelf, CollaNote, Penly, and other note-taking apps may offer different ways to select or import fonts.

Some use installed system fonts, while others support importing font files directly.

Check your app's font settings to see which methods and file formats it supports.

Font Not Showing Up?

If you've installed your font but can't find it in your app, try these quick checks:

1. Check the file format. Make sure the font is a supported TTF or OTF file.
2. Confirm installation. Check your device's installed fonts or the app's imported font library.
3. Restart the app. Close and reopen the app after installing the font.
4. Check compatibility. Not all apps support custom fonts.
5. Try reinstalling. If the installation failed, delete the incomplete installation and try again.

For additional help, visit Troubleshooting → File & App Issues.

Refunds & Exchanges

Due to the digital nature of my products, all sales are generally final. I don't offer refunds, returns, or exchanges for changes of mind, accidental purchases, or choosing the wrong product.

Exceptions may apply under consumer protection laws or Gumroad's policies.

If you receive a defective or incorrect file, please contact me so I can help resolve the issue.

Personal Use

Unless otherwise stated, my products are intended for personal use ONLY.

You're welcome to use them for your own planning, studying, journaling, and organization.

Commercial Use

Commercial use is NOT permitted unless explicitly allowed by the license included with the product or authorized by me.

This includes reselling, redistributing, or incorporating my original digital files into products intended for sale.

Some products, such as fonts, may have separate licensing terms. Please check the specific product description before using them commercially.

Usage Rights & Copyright

All original Fureesia designs remain my intellectual property.

You may not:

• Share, sell, or redistribute the original files.
• Upload my products to public websites or file-sharing platforms.
• Claim my designs as your own.
• Modify or repackage my products for resale.

Purchasing a product grants you a license to use it under these terms, not ownership of its copyright.

Other Questions?

If you're unsure whether a particular use is allowed, feel free to contact me before proceeding.

Thank you for respecting my work and supporting my little creative business! ♡

Last updated: October 18, 2026