Where Does CollaNote Store Notes on Apple Devices?
CollaNote notebooks on iOS and macOS, plus iCloud sync and PDF backups.
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CollaNote keeps notebooks in the app container with iCloud sync when enabled. PDFs you annotate stay beside notebooks or in Files.
There is no manual notebook file to copy on stock OS. Moving devices means iCloud backup plus the same Apple ID. Export PDFs separately for safekeeping.
Where CollaNote stores this, by platform
~/Library/Containers/com.collanote.CollaNote/
Mac container for notebooks and prefs. iCloud carries libraries when logged in. Exact container name may vary by version, so list Containers for collanote entries if missing.
On My iPhone/CollaNote/
Files exposure for PDFs and some notebooks; core data stays in the container plus iCloud. Migrate with iCloud backup. Keep exports for thesis grade notes.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up CollaNote?
Turn on iCloud sync and run a device backup, then export key notebooks as PDF to Files. Restoring means the same Apple ID on the new device before opening the app.
Where are CollaNote PDFs?
In Files CollaNote or iCloud Drive CollaNote depending on sync. Internal ink only survives through iCloud plus device backup, not file copies.
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