How to Import PNG Stickers in Bulk to Your Favourite Annotation App?

When you purchase one of our digital planners or sticker packs, you’ll receive a ZIP folder containing high-quality PNG stickers with transparent backgrounds. These are designed for easy drag-and-drop use inside your favorite annotation and note-taking apps.

Whether you’re a Goodnotes devotee, a Samsung Notes user, or love apps like Noteful or Xodo — this guide has you covered with step-by-step instructions on how to bulk import and start using your stickers right away!

 

✅ What You’ll Need:

  • A device with your annotation app installed
  • The ZIP file of stickers (unzip it first!). 
  • Your preferred app: Goodnotes, Notability, Samsung Notes, Noteful, or Xodo


💡 How to Unzip the Sticker Folder (Quick Tip):

  • iPad: Tap the ZIP file in the Files app — it will unzip automatically into a folder.
  • Android: Use the My Files app or ZArchiver to unzip.
  • Windows/Mac: Right-click > "Extract All."

 

Notability (iPad/iOS)

Step 1: Organize Your PNG Stickers

  • Save all your PNG stickers in a folder in Files app (e.g., iCloud Drive or On My iPad).
  • Make sure each sticker is a separate PNG file with a transparent background.

Step 2: Open Notability

  • Launch the Notability app.
  • Open the note where you want to use the stickers.

Step 3: Open the Split View

  • Swipe up from the bottom of your iPad screen to open the Dock.
  • Drag the Files app next to Notability to use Split View.

Step 4: Drag and Drop PNG Stickers

  • In Files, open the folder with your PNG stickers.
  • Tap and hold on one sticker until it lifts up.
  • Tap other stickers (while holding the first one) to select multiple stickers.
  • Drag the entire selection into your Notability note and drop them where you want.

Step 5: Resize and Arrange

  • Tap on any sticker in Notability to resize, move, or rotate it as needed.


Optional: Create a Sticker Library Page

To reuse stickers easily:

  • Create a dedicated page in Notability with all your commonly used stickers arranged.
  • Copy and paste from that page into any new note.

 

Goodnotes (iPad/iOS)

Step 1: Organize Your Stickers

  • Save all PNG stickers in a folder in the Files app (iCloud or On My iPad).

Step 2: Open Goodnotes

  • Open the notebook or planner where you want to use the stickers.

Step 3: Use Split View

  • Swipe up to open the Dock.
  • Drag the Files app next to Goodnotes for Split View.

Step 4: Drag and Drop

  • In the Files app, select a sticker and tap and hold to lift it.
  • While holding, tap others to select more.
  • Drag all selected PNGs into your Goodnotes page.

Step 5: Arrange

  • Resize, move, and position your stickers as desired.

 

Noteful (iOS/iPadOS)

How to Use PNG Stickers in Noteful:

Step 1: Organize Stickers in Files App

  • Place your PNG stickers in a folder within iCloud Drive or On My iPad.

Step 2: Open Noteful

  • Open your planner or notebook.

Step 3: Use Split View

  • Open Files app beside Noteful using Split View.
  • Navigate to the folder with your stickers.

Step 4: Drag & Drop Stickers

  • Tap and hold one PNG, then tap to select others.
  • Drag them into Noteful.
  • They’ll appear on your current page.

Step 5: Arrange Stickers

  • Move, resize, or rotate the stickers as you wish.

 

Samsung Notes (Android)

How to Import PNG Stickers into Samsung Notes:

Step 1: Organize PNG Files

  • Store stickers in your Gallery app or a Downloads folder in My Files.

Step 2: Open Samsung Notes

  • Create or open a note where you want to use the stickers.

Step 3: Insert Stickers

  • Tap the “Image” icon (usually a small photo symbol).
  • Select “From Gallery”.
  • Choose multiple PNGs at once if your device allows multi-select.
  • Tap Done or Insert.

Step 4: Adjust as Needed

  • Tap each sticker to move, resize, or rotate.

 

Xodo (iOS & Android)

How to Use PNG Stickers in Xodo:

Step 1: Save PNG Stickers

  • Store your stickers in a folder in the Files app (iOS) or My Files/Gallery (Android).

Step 2: Open Your Planner in Xodo

  • Launch Xodo and open the PDF planner or notebook.

Step 3: Insert Image

  • Tap the “+” icon or the Image tool (camera/picture icon).
  • Choose “Image from File” or “Gallery”.
  • Select PNG stickers (on some devices, you can select multiple).

Step 4: Place and Edit

  • Stickers will appear on the page.
  • You can resize, move, and rotate each one.

 

🎉 You're All Set!

With just a few taps, your planner becomes way more fun and personalized. You can now decorate your pages, highlight important tasks, or just add a touch of joy to your digital journaling routine.

🧡 Enjoy planning with style!

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