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Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs on Windows Pc

Developed By: Steadfast Innovation, LLC

License: Free

Rating: 4,2/5 - 68.686 votes

Last Updated: February 18, 2025

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 4.2.1-GP
Size 55.5 MB
Release Date December 15, 24
Category Productivity Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (6)]

What's New:
Squid is over 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... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Transform your note-taking experience with Squid! For over 12 years, Squid has been a trusted app with over 12 million installs, helping users replace paper, save money, and reduce... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs and install on Windows PC. Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs is free Productivity app, developed by Steadfast Innovation, LLC. Latest version of Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs is 4.2.1-GP, was released on 2024-12-15 (updated on 2025-02-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 5,000,000. Overall rating of Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs is 4,2. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 68,686 users, 7,198 users had rated it 5*, 44,829 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Transform your note-taking experience with Squid! For over 12 years, Squid has been a trusted app with over 12 million installs, helping users replace paper, save money, and reduce waste. Write just like you would on paper on your Android tablet, phone, or Chromebook!

✨ Key Features:

• ✍️ Natural Writing: Seamlessly write with a pen and erase with your finger on active pen enabled devices like Samsung devices with S Pen. Use your finger or capacitive stylus on other devices.
• ⚡ Low Latency Ink: Enjoy a seamless and responsive writing experience with support for low latency ink¹.
• 🔒 Private: Notes are stored on your device and are completely private. No account or sign-in required. Backup your notes to your desired location.
• 📝 PDF Markup: Easily annotate PDFs, fill out forms, edit/grade papers, and sign documents.
• 🧰 Versatile Tools: Use any color pen or highlighter, import images, draw shapes, and add typed text.
• 📁 Organize: Select, copy/paste, and move content between pages and notes. Place notes in folders to stay organized.
• 📊 Presentations: Turn your device into a virtual whiteboard and cast your notes to a TV/projector.
• 📤 Export: Export notes as PDFs, images, or Squid Note format and share or store in the cloud.
• 💰 Save: Reduce stationery costs and replace paper notebooks with Squid for eco-friendly note-taking!

🏆 Awards/Recognition:

• 🌟 Featured App and Editors' Choice in Google Play
• 📈 Category Honorable Mention for Productivity in the Samsung Galaxy Note S Pen App Challenge
• 🎉 Popular Choice Award in the Dual Screen App Challenge

👑 Squid Premium:

• Premium paper backgrounds: math, engineering, music, sports, planning, & more
• Import and markup PDFs
• Additional tools: highlighter, true eraser, shapes, text
• Backup/restore and bulk export notes as PDFs to Google Drive, Dropbox, or Box

🛠️ Base Features:

• Vector graphics engine keeps your notes beautiful at any zoom level and on any device
• Various paper backgrounds (blank, ruled, graph) and sizes (infinite, letter, A4)
• Erase entire letters or words quickly with the stroke eraser
• Undo/redo, select, move, and resize
• Change color and weight of selected items
• Cut, copy, and paste items between notes
• Two-finger scroll, pinch-to-zoom, and double tap for quick zoom
• Sort and organize notes and folders
• Import, crop, and resize images
• Export notes to PDF, PNG, JPEG, or Squid Note format
• Share notes via email, Google Drive, Evernote, etc.
• Multi-Window support (take notes while watching a video)
• Shortcuts to create new notes or open folders
• Dark theme

🎓 Google Workspace for Education customers can purchase Squid Premium in bulk at https://squidnotes.com/edu

🐞 If you encounter any bugs, please email us at help@squid.app with a description.
💡 We would love to hear your feedback or feature requests at https://idea.squidnotes.com

¹Low latency ink is available now on Chromebooks and coming soon to Android devices.

🎯 Increase your productivity and unleash your creativity with digital handwritten notes. 👉 Try Squid for FREE today!
Squid is over 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
• App data can now be saved when uninstalling the app on Android 10+ 🎉
• Added option to update cloud folder during restore process
• Many misc bug fixes and improvements

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