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Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs 4.2.1-GP

55.5 MB / 5M+ Downloads / Rating 4.2 - 67,365 reviews


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Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs, developed and published by Steadfast Innovation, LLC, has released its latest version, 4.2.1-GP, on 2024-12-15. This app falls under the Productivity category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 5000000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.2, based on 67.365 reviews.

Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 5.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.steadfastinnovation.android.projectpapyrus

Updated: 2 months ago

Developer Name: Steadfast Innovation, LLC

Category: Productivity

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.2
Total 67,365 reviews

Reviews

2 ★, on 2021-06-21
All of the sudden the selecting no longer works. I'll circle something, and it doesn't get selected. However, if I circle off to the right a bit, it will. It seems the selecting layer and the notes aren't lined up properly or something. Before this issue, it was by far the best app. I hope it gets fixed soon, because this issue is pretty app-breaking. Galaxy Tab S4

5 ★, on 2021-07-07
Great App to take notes, extra features are worth the price, and I appreciate that you can choose between a subscription and a once off payment, depending on if you want sync features or just the full app. The new selection tool is way better than the old one. One thing I've noticed recently would be cool to have is a filler tool. And is sometimes doesn't load properly when zooming, leading to misplaced strokes or selections. Easy fix, tho: just readjust the zoom again, just a bit annoying .

2 ★, on 2021-06-29
No vertical/continuous PDF scrolling = deal breaker. Using the app to take handwritten notes on Samsung TabS7. Love the app, easy to use, one of the best I tried. However, few deal breakers: 1) lack of continuous scrolling in PDF and page notes (why not available in the first place?) 2) cannot reorganized order of pages (and illogical insertion of new page) 3) no gesture based navigation. Critical features if not added, will cancel subscription.

5 ★, on 2021-07-04
I am so happy that I saw this app from a post in IG. I've been looking for a note taking app for my Android phone (most are for tablet / ipad) that I can use for my digital journaling 💖 so happy that I can use my stylus... I hope there will be an update for changing the font and selection tool for picture to crop / cut. The selection tool is for moving only 😅

4 ★, on 2021-06-20
It's a really great app but lately I've noticed that the lasso selection tool doesn't function as intended and most of the time it doesn't work at all, the borders of selection is seen while selecting but it doesn't select anything after removing the s pen....I've restarted my tablet and faced the same problem....on the other hand, rectangular selection tool works perfectly....so any advice would be appreciated...thanks

4 ★, on 2021-06-15
This is great and has been extremely helpful in my writing. Only complaint I have is that when I write, I rest my arm down and I keep accidentally backing out of the note or leaving the app completely. Would be great to be able to turn the home buttons off or hide them to prevent that.

Previous Versions

Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs 4.2.1-GP
2024-12-15 / 55.5 MB / Android 5.0+

Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs 4.1.1-GP
2024-09-11 / 46.2 MB / Android 5.0+

Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs 4.0.26-GP
2024-01-12 / 44.2 MB / Android 5.0+

Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs 4.0.25-GP
2023-12-21 / 29.1 MB / Android 5.0+

About this app

Take handwritten notes naturally on your Android tablet, phone, or Chromebook supporting Android apps! With Squid you can write just like you would on paper using an active pen, passive stylus, or your finger.

Easily markup PDFs to fill out forms, edit/grade papers, or sign documents. Import images, draw shapes, and add typed text to your notes. Quickly select, copy/paste, and move content between pages and notes. Organize your notes within notebooks and increase your productivity!

Turn your device into a virtual whiteboard or give presentations in a class, meeting, or conference by wirelessly casting to a TV/projector (e.g. using Miracast, Chromecast). Export notes as PDFs or images, then share them with others or store them in the cloud!

Squid is vector based - keeping your notes beautiful at any zoom level and on any device. You can erase entire letters and words quickly with the stroke eraser tool, or just parts of words with the true eraser tool. The selection tool allows you to change the color and thickness of your handwriting and even resize a drawing whenever you want without any loss in quality.

Squid takes special advantage of active pens on capable devices to provide natural, pressure-sensitive handwriting. Just write with the pen and erase with your finger!

Squid is designed to be both powerful and simple to use, allowing you to take notes quickly and efficiently.

Awards/Recognition
• Featured App in Google Play
• Category Honorable Mention for Productivity in the Samsung Galaxy Note S Pen App Challenge: https://goo.gl/Ji9dCS
• Popular Choice Award in the Dual Screen App Challenge: https://goo.gl/J7uT0B

Key Features
• Take notes naturally with a pen and erase with your finger on active pen enabled devices (e.g. Galaxy Note devices with S Pen)
• Take notes with your finger or passive stylus on non-active pen devices (e.g. Nexus 7)
• Vector graphics engine
• Multiple paper types (e.g. blank, ruled, graph) and sizes (e.g. infinite, letter, A4)
• Undo/redo, select, move, and resize
• Change the color and weight of selected items
• Cut, copy, and paste items between notes
• Two-finger scroll and pinch-to-zoom
• Two-finger double tap to quickly jump to a specific zoom level
• Organize notes within notebooks
• Sort notes and notebooks
• Import, crop, and resize images
• Export notes to PDF, PNG, or JPEG for printing, archiving, or sharing
• Share notes with friends and colleagues via email, Evernote, etc.
• Multi-Window support
• Shortcuts to create a new note or open a notebook
• Present notes on a secondary display via HDMI, Chromecast, etc. (Android 4.2+)

Squid Premium
• Create notes and pages with premium backgrounds (math, engineering, music, sports, etc.)
• Import PDFs and mark them up like any other note
• Express yourself with additional tools (highlighter, “true” eraser, shapes, text)
• Backup/restore and bulk export notes as PDFs to cloud storage providers Dropbox and Box

Learn more about Squid Premium: https://goo.gl/mJFjeO

Google Workspace for Education customers can purchase Squid Premium in bulk using the Squid EDU Bulk License app (https://goo.gl/Kkxjtk)

Information about active pen devices: https://goo.gl/6BRJy

Explanation of required permissions: https://goo.gl/q5f8Y

If you encounter any bugs, please email us at help@squid.app with a description of the bug!

We would love to hear any feedback or feature requests you have at https://idea.squidnotes.com

New features

Squid is now 10 years old! We’ve been working hard on some big updates, which we've coined "Squid10". Squid10 is not yet fully featured and is available via opt-in to get your feedback and make improvements. Just tap "Try Squid10" and be sure to send us your feedback!

Latest Highlights
• Fixed issue with Google Drive authentication
• Fixed PDF export crash on Android 14
• Fixed repetitive crash at startup caused by Cloud Export

Full changelog: http://goo.gl/EsAlNK

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.