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Squid
squidnotes.com
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Squid is a digital handwritten note app for class, work, or personal use, with PDF markup and document signing.Read 11 Oct 2026 · squidnotes.com
- Supported platforms
- androidRead 20 Sep 2026 · squidnotes.com
- Free plan
- YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · squidnotes.com
- Integrations
- Google Drive,Dropbox,Box,Evernote,Google ClassroomRead 20 Sep 2026 · squidnotes.com
- Support
- The maker lists [email protected] as its contact address and links to a help center with articles about features, pen support, Premium, and education.Read 11 Oct 2026 · squidnotes.com
- Headquarters
- San Luis Obispo, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · squidnotes.com
- Founded
- 2012Read 28 Sep 2026 · squidnotes.com
- Education integrations
- The education offering works with Google Drive and Google Classroom and supports managed bulk deployment.Read 11 Oct 2026 · squidnotes.com
- Export and presentation
- Users can export notes as PDF, PNG, or JPEG, create a virtual whiteboard, and present notes on secondary displays using Google Cast, Miracast, or HDMI.Read 11 Oct 2026 · squidnotes.com
- Individual feature purchases
- PDF Import and Tool Pack can also be purchased individually, but those purchases do not include premium paper backgrounds or Cloud Backup.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.squidnotes.com
- Local storage and offline use
- The terms state that the app works completely offline, stores user data directly on the device, and does not collect user data.Read 11 Oct 2026 · squidnotes.com
- Note sharing
- YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · squidnotes.com
- Offline access
- YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · squidnotes.com
- Paper options
- Users can choose paper types and sizes, including blank, lined, math, music, sports, and planner backgrounds, with infinite pages by default.Read 11 Oct 2026 · squidnotes.com
- PDFs and images
- Squid can import PDFs and images, fill forms, annotate or grade papers, sign documents, combine PDFs, and insert pages.Read 11 Oct 2026 · squidnotes.com
- Pen input
- On capable devices, Squid supports active pens, pressure sensitivity, erasing with a finger, and pen side-button actions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · squidnotes.com
- Premium access limit
- After a Premium subscription expires, users retain their content but cannot create new content using premium features.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.squidnotes.com
- Premium cloud destinations
- Squid Premium supports backup, restore, and bulk PDF export to Google Drive, Dropbox, or Box.Read 11 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Privacy and compliance
- The terms state that Squid may collect anonymous usage data and crash reports, does not collect information identifying the user or device, and conforms to COPPA, FERPA, and GDPR requirements.Read 11 Oct 2026 · squidnotes.com
- Vector writing
- Its vector graphics engine keeps notes clear at different zoom levels and allows strokes to be moved, resized, copied, recolored, and adjusted in thickness.Read 11 Oct 2026 · squidnotes.com
Plans and prices
Squid EDU license $4 a year Annual license based on each school's academic year. Unlocks Squid premium features for Google EDU users Read 20 Sep 2026 · squidnotes.com
Squid free version Free Core handwriting and note-taking functionality Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.squidnotes.com
Squid EDU license Priced on request Education bulk pricing; contact for a quote or free trial Unlocks premium features for education customers Read 11 Oct 2026 · squidnotes.com
Squid Premium Price not published Premium paper backgrounds · PDF import · additional tools · cloud backup and bulk export Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.squidnotes.com
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