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For years, I was a loyal Google Keep user. But recently, after making the switch to a Galaxy phone, I decided to try Samsung Notes. To my surprise, it offers a more powerful experience with features I didn’t even know I was missing.
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Automatic formatting
I’m someone who loves organization, but doesn’t always have the time to make my notes look neat and presentable. With Google Keep, I had to manually apply headings or adjust the layout to make things readable. It was functional, sure, but not exactly effortless.
Samsung Notes, on the other hand, presents a Automatic format feature that quickly organizes my notes with bullets and headers. Whether it’s a grocery list, a meeting summary, or a brainstorming session, I love how it turns a random dusting into a neat, organized document.
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Note Summary
Another useful feature Samsung Notes offers for long and detailed notes is the ability to summarize notes. With a few touches, I can use Galaxy AI to analyze a note and extract the most important points into a concise summary.
This feature saves me so much time when reviewing detailed notes. It’s like having a personal assistant analyze my thoughts and highlight what really matters. In contrast, Google Keep offers nothing even remotely similar.
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Easy translation
I sometimes write my notes in my regional language out of habit, but with Samsung Notes, that’s no longer a problem. The app lets me capture handwritten text using the camera of my Samsung phone and translate to English with one touch.
The translation process is seamless and incredibly convenient, something Google Keep just doesn’t offer. It’s one of those features I didn’t realize I needed until I started using it.
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Drawing Assistant
Both Google Keep and Samsung Notes offer drawing functionality, but Samsung Notes takes it to the next level with the Sketch to Image functionality. This tool uses Galaxy AI to automatically convert my rough sketches into clean, clear images.
Whether it’s jotting down quick design ideas or illustrating a concept, AI makes sure my diagrams look good without any extra effort. In contrast, Google Keep’s drawing feature feels more basic and doesn’t offer this level of assistance, making Samsung Notes the clear winner for me.
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Quick note creation
One feature I’ve come to love in Samsung Notes is the ability to create quick notes right from the lock screen. I love how I can just pull out my S Pen, and start typing without even unlocking my Galaxy phone. The note is saved instantly, and I can review it later. If my phone is already unlocked, I can use the Samsung Notes app shortcut in the Edge panel.
It’s a small feature that makes a big difference in how effectively I manage my thoughts throughout the day. In comparison, the best I can do with Google Keep is add a widget to my home screen. While it is functional, it takes up valuable space and you still need to unlock the device first.
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Export notes to DOCX or PDF
From time to time, I need to share my notes with colleagues or friends, and Samsung Notes makes this process incredibly easy. It gives me the option to convert the note to a DOCX or PDF file. The PDF option is especially useful when I need to preserve the original format, while the DOCX format is ideal if I want the note to remain editable.
Samsung Notes also allows me to save notes as an image, a text file, or a PowerPoint file. On the other hand, Google Keep is more limited, it only offers the ability to export a note as a Google Docs document, which feels a bit restrictive for my needs.
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Seamless PDF annotation
When it comes to annotating PDFs, I don’t need a dedicated app or switch to a computer. Samsung Notes allows me to import PDFs and effortlessly add comments, highlights and even drawings.
It’s perfect for those last minute edits or when I need to review documents while away from my desk. Google Keep, on the other hand, lacks this functionality, which requires me to rely on a separate app for annotations.
Switching from Google Keep to Samsung Notes is a decision I don’t regret. It’s not just a standout feature that made the transition worthwhile – it’s the perfect integration of all the tools and features.
