Flexcil
The world's best note-taking app.
Overview
Flexcil is a note-taking and PDF reader application designed to enhance the study experience, particularly on tablets with styluses. Its standout feature is the use of intuitive pen gestures to seamlessly highlight, capture, and organize information from PDFs into a separate note area. This allows for efficient multitasking and creation of study notes without switching between apps.
✨ Key Features
- Pen gesture-based highlighting and text capture
- Simultaneous PDF viewing and note-taking
- Hyperlinks to connect notes to the source PDF content
- Audio recording synced with notes
- Customizable digital planner templates
- Shape correction and various pen tools
- Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Unique pen gesture controls for efficient workflow
- Seamless integration of PDF reading and note-taking in one view
- Cross-platform availability (including Android)
Unique Value: A highly efficient workflow for extracting and organizing information from PDFs using intuitive stylus gestures.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Efficiently creating study guides from PDF materials
- Organizing research notes with direct links to sources
- Reviewing lecture recordings alongside handwritten notes
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who do not use a stylus for note-taking
- Heavy text-based note-taking without PDF reference
- Real-time collaboration on notes
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more integrated PDF-to-notes workflow than GoodNotes or Notability, focusing specifically on the task of summarizing and referencing documents.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (NA tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Basic features are available for free.
📊 Market Info
Customers: NA
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