How to Use Downloaded Stickers in GoodNotes

How to Extract Digital Stickers from a Zip Archive

Digital stickers for GoodNotes often come in different formats. If you purchase a set of stickers, they might be provided in a zip archive. Follow these steps to extract and use them on your iPad:

1. 1. Save the zip archive to your iPad:

      • After downloading the file, it will usually save to the Files app on your iPad.

   2. Unzip the archive:

      • Open the Files app (or File Manager).

      • Locate the zip file and tap on it. This will automatically unzip the file, creating a folder with the extracted contents
        
        

        

   3. Locate the PNG files:

      • Check the folder for extracted PNG files. If the stickers are in PNG format, they might not automatically appear in your iPad gallery.

   4. Add PNG stickers to your photo gallery (if needed):

      • Open the extracted folder in the Files app.

      • Select the PNG stickers, tap Share, and choose Save to Photos to move them to your iPad’s gallery.
        

        

        
        

   5. Use the stickers in GoodNotes:

      • Open GoodNotes and tap the Gallery button in the toolbar.

      • Access your iPad’s photo gallery to select and insert the PNG stickers into your planner, journal, or notebook.
        

Once saved, open GoodNotes, tap the Gallery button and insert your stickers into your planner or notebook.

How to Use Pre-Cropped Stickers for GoodNotes

Pre-cropped stickers are often provided as .goodnotes files, making them easier to use. Here’s how:

1. 1. What are pre-cropped digital stickers?

      • These stickers are organized in a digital sticker book, which is essentially a GoodNotes file containing one or more pages filled with stickers.

   2. Import the .goodnotes file:

      • If you’ve purchased a file from a digital stickers shop import the .goodnotes file into GoodNotes. The steps are similar to Importing a GoodNotes planner tutorial

        Important: When importing stickers or any other file, always select
        Import as a New Document to prevent unwanted merging of documents.

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      Open and use pre-cropped stickers:

      • Open GoodNotes in Split Screen mode (learn how in this article about Split Screen GoodNotes tutorial).

   4. Load your digital sticker book in one window and your digital GoodNotes planner in the other.
      
      

      

   5. Copy and paste stickers:

      • Use the Lasso Tool to select the desired sticker.

      • Tap and hold to open the menu, choose Copy, and then paste it into your planner.

   6. Adjust and move stickers:

      • Using the Lasso Tool or your Finger, you can reposition the sticker or resize it as needed.
        

   Tip: For business professionals, consider pairing your stickers with a business planner PDF for streamlined organization.

How to Add Stickers into GoodNotes

If your stickers are saved in the photo gallery, adding them to GoodNotes is simple:

1. Open GoodNotes and navigate to the page where you want to add a sticker.

2. Tap the Gallery button in the toolbar.

3. Select the sticker from your photo gallery and place it on the page.

4. Alternative Method:

   • Open the sticker PNG in the Files app with GoodNotes in Split Screen Mode.

   • Move the selected Digital Stickers to Opened digital planner with stickers.

How to Change the Size of Digital Stickers

To resize a sticker in GoodNotes:

1. Select the sticker using the Lasso Tool or touch the digital sticker with your finger.

2. Tap on the sticker to activate the resizing options.

3. Adjust the size:

   • Use the top button to change the height.

   • Use the right button to adjust the width.

   • Use the bottom-right corner to resize proportionally

How to Make Digital Stickers

1. Find free stickers online:

   • Search for free digital planner stickers or free digital stickers PNG in Google.

   • Switch to the Images tab to browse available PNG files.

2. Create your own stickers:

   • Use tools like Canva or Procreate to design stickers.

   • Save them as PNG files with transparent backgrounds.

How to Pre-Crop Stickers in GoodNotes

To pre-crop a sticker in GoodNotes:

1. Insert a photo into your digital iPad planner.

2. Tap on the photo to activate it.

3. Tap again to open the menu and select Crop.

4. Choose one of the following cropping options:

   • Rectangle Crop: For rectangular stickers.

   • Freehand Crop: Trace the desired shape with your finger or Apple Pencil.

5. Tap Done, then resize or move the sticker as needed.
   

Pre-cropping is perfect for organizing your digital scrapbook stickers and creating custom layouts.

Explore the Best Digital Planners for Stickers

Looking for a way to combine productivity and creativity? Check out our exclusive digital planner with stickers sets, perfect for keeping your tasks organized and adding a touch of personality to your plans. These bundles include a variety of cute and practical stickers, designed to match any planning style.

For those who want more variety, we also offer digital planner ipad options tailored for iPad users, as well as the best digital planner templates for GoodNotes, Notability, and other popular apps. Whether you need a digital journal stickers set for creative journaling or a complete digital planner for goodnotes, our collections have you covered.

Discover More:

• GoodNotes Notebook — Ideal for structured daily and weekly planning.
• GoodNotes Journal Template— Designed specifically for iPad users with Apple Pencil compatibility.
• Flower Digital Stickers — Add fun and personality to your plans.

With options like digital photo stickers and stickers digital for scrapbooking, you can elevate your planning game and keep everything visually appealing and well-organized.