How Hootnotes Works

See Hootnotes in Action

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1. Start by Creating Your Playground

Build ideas in seconds with text, sticky notes, templates, images, videos, and PDFs.

Everything comes together in one simple, flexible space made for creativity.

2. Collaborate in Real Time

Updates appear instantly and Playgrounds stay perfectly in sync whether you’re in the same room or across the world.

Invite others to join and create with you. 

3. Bring Ideas to Life

Use Hootnotes AI to brainstorm, rework notes, or turn ideas into images.

Let creativity flow naturally as your Playground grows with you.

4. Share and Grow

Share your Playground with flexible access controls for viewing, commenting, or editing. 

Everything is saved in your library, ready to revisit or present at any time. 

5. Follow Mode

Follow other users in real time by selecting them from the user list and instantly moving with them across the Playground.

Perfect for demos, teaching, and real‑time collaboration — no screen sharing required.

We've got the answers

1How do I create an account?
To create an account, simply click “Get started for free” on our homepage, enter your email, and follow the prompts. You’ll be ready to start using Hootnotes in just a few clicks.
2Does Hootnotes work on all platforms?
Yes! Hootnotes is accessible on web browsers and works seamlessly on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices, giving you the freedom to synchronise and share your content and collaborate from anywhere on any device.
3What sort of content can I add to my canvas?
With Hootnotes, you can handwrite, type text, and add images, sticky notes, diagrams, videos, PDFs, sound files, and AI-generated content, making it easy to visually communicate and organise your ideas.
4How do I share content with another person?
Simply click “Share” on your canvas and follow the instructions—collaborating has never been easier!
5Is Hootnotes safe?
Yes, Hootnotes is safe. We use industry-standard encryption, secure cloud storage, and strict data access controls to protect your content and privacy at every step.

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