Squid
by Squid
What Squid is
Squid is an Android app for handwritten notes, PDF markup, and document signing. Its vector graphics engine keeps writing clear while zooming and lets users move, resize, copy, recolor, or change stroke thickness. Notes can use blank, lined, math, music, sports, or planner paper, with infinite pages by default. Compatible devices can use active pens, pressure sensitivity, finger erasing, and pen side-button actions. Squid imports PDFs and images for form filling, annotation, grading, signing, page insertion, and PDF combination. Notes export as PDF, PNG, or JPEG, and can be shown on a virtual whiteboard or presented through Google Cast, Miracast, or HDMI. The app supports sharing and connects with Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, Evernote, and Google Classroom. Squid states that it works offline and stores data on the device. The free version provides core handwriting and note-taking; an EDU license costs $4 a year.
Who it suits
Squid suits Android users taking handwritten notes, marking PDFs, or signing documents. Its education connections and annual EDU license also fit schools using Google Drive or Google Classroom.
What it does well
- Works completely offline
- Vector strokes remain clear when zoomed
- Imports and annotates PDFs
- Supports active pens and pressure sensitivity
- Exports PDF, PNG, and JPEG
What to know first
- Available on Android only
- Premium content is restricted after expiry
- Individual purchases exclude cloud backup
- EDU license costs 4.00 USD yearly
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Squid free version | Core handwriting and note-taking functionality | Free |
| Squid Premium | Premium paper backgrounds · PDF import · additional tools · cloud backup and bulk export | On request |
| Squid EDU license | Education bulk pricing; contact for a quote or free trial · Unlocks premium features for education customers | On request |
As squidnotes.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Squid provides extensive handwriting, PDF, and presentation tools on Android, with offline storage and sharing integrations. Review which premium, education, and cloud capabilities your workflow requires.
Facts from Squid's own pages
- Education integrations
- The education offering works with Google Drive and Google Classroom and supports managed bulk deployment. · squidnotes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Export and presentation
- Users can export notes as PDF, PNG, or JPEG, create a virtual whiteboard, and present notes on secondary displays using Google Cast, Miracast, or HDMI. · squidnotes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2012 · squidnotes.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · squidnotes.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- San Luis Obispo, California, United States · squidnotes.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Individual feature purchases
- PDF Import and Tool Pack can also be purchased individually, but those purchases do not include premium paper backgrounds or Cloud Backup. · help.squidnotes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Google Drive,Dropbox,Box,Evernote,Google Classroom · squidnotes.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Local storage and offline use
- The terms state that the app works completely offline, stores user data directly on the device, and does not collect user data. · squidnotes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Note sharing
- Yes · squidnotes.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Offline access
- Yes · squidnotes.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Paper options
- Users can choose paper types and sizes, including blank, lined, math, music, sports, and planner backgrounds, with infinite pages by default. · squidnotes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- PDFs and images
- Squid can import PDFs and images, fill forms, annotate or grade papers, sign documents, combine PDFs, and insert pages. · squidnotes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Pen input
- On capable devices, Squid supports active pens, pressure sensitivity, erasing with a finger, and pen side-button actions. · squidnotes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- android · squidnotes.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Premium access limit
- After a Premium subscription expires, users retain their content but cannot create new content using premium features. · help.squidnotes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Premium cloud destinations
- Squid Premium supports backup, restore, and bulk PDF export to Google Drive, Dropbox, or Box. · play.google.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy and compliance
- The terms state that Squid may collect anonymous usage data and crash reports, does not collect information identifying the user or device, and conforms to COPPA, FERPA, and GDPR requirements. · squidnotes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Squid is a digital handwritten note app for class, work, or personal use, with PDF markup and document signing. · squidnotes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker lists [email protected] as its contact address and links to a help center with articles about features, pen support, Premium, and education. · squidnotes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Vector writing
- Its vector graphics engine keeps notes clear at different zoom levels and allows strokes to be moved, resized, copied, recolored, and adjusted in thickness. · squidnotes.com, 11 Oct 2026
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