NOTE files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Notability Note File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store notes |
| Additional Functions |
Store audio, Store images |
| Features |
Handwriting-friendly, Multimedia support |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
High resolution |
| Supports Layers |
Yes |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
Yes |
Use Cases
| Note Taking |
Yes |
| Education |
Yes |
| Business |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Data leakage |
| Best Practices |
Backup, Syncing |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.docx, .pdf, .txt |
Type 2: Notessimo Composition
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store music composition |
| Additional Functions |
Playback, Editing |
| Features |
Music notation, Instrument samples |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Depends on composition |
| Supports Layers |
Yes |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
Yes |
Use Cases
| Music Composition |
Yes |
| Music Sharing |
Yes |
| Educational Purposes |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Minimal |
| Best Practices |
Regular updates, Safe sharing |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.mid, .mus, .sib |
Software Compatibility
| Software |
Usage Policy |
OS Compatibility |
 Notessimo |
Free |
Web-based |
Notability for Windows