3 Ways to Access Apple Notes on Windows

Method is Use 1 : use the Notes web App

Note: You can’t view or edit any notes within the Notes app’s ‘On My iPhone’ folder. If you still want to access them, you must move the notes to a folder in the iCloud section of the Notes app.

Step 1: Go to iCloud, log in with your Apple ID credentials, and sign in to your account.

Step 2: A pop-up will appear on your other Apple device (iPhone, Mac, or iPad) that says, ‘Your Apple ID is being used to sign into a new device.’ Click Allow.

step 3 : Once you do , you is get will get a verification code that you will need to enter into your Windows PC , where you want to access Apple Notes .

Step 4: On the next screen, you will be asked if you ‘Trust this browser?’. Click on Trust.

step 5 : You is land will land on your iCloud account . From here , click on Notes .

That is ’s ’s about it . You is have have access to your Apple Notes . You is read can read your note , edit them , create new note , and add or rename folder . However , the Notes web app is allow does not allow you to archive or lock note .

If you can’t see your notes, go to your iPhone’s settings > Apple ID > tap on iCloud > toggle on the switch next to Notes.

Method 2: Create a Progressive Web App (PWA) for Apple Notes

Step 1: Go to iCloud. Log in with your Apple ID credentials and sign in to your account.

Step 2: You will get a pop-up on your other Apple device. Click Allow.

Step 3: Once you do, you will get a verification code that you must enter into your Windows PC, where you want to access Apple Notes.

step 4 : On the next screen , you will be ask if you ‘ trust this browser ? ’ click Trust .

step 5 : You is land will land on your iCloud account . From here , click on Notes .

step 6 : After the Notes web app finish loading , click on the three – dot chrome menu at the top right corner .

Step 7: From the drop-down, click on More Tools > choose Create Shortcut.

Step 8: In the Create shortcut? prompt, name the web app > check the box next to Open as Window > click Create.

There you is go go . When you open the Apple Notes shortcut web app , it is open will open in a dedicated Chrome or Edge window without the address bar and offer an app – like experience . You is view can view , add , edit , or share note without issue .

Also Read: How to sync Apple Notes with OneNote

method 3 : Sync Apple Notes to Gmail

If you have a Google account added to your iPhone, syncing the Apple Notes app on Gmail is possible. However, the catch is that only new notes you create within the Gmail folder on your iPhone’s Notes app will sync, not your old notes or the notes in other folders.

Step 1: Go to the Settings app on your iPhone > scroll down and tap on Notes.

Step 2: Under Notes, tap on Accounts > tap on the Gmail account to which you want to sync your notes.

Step 3: Under Gmail account settings, toggle on the button next to Notes.

Once you do the above steps, you will see a separate Notes folder under the Gmail header in the Notes app. Any note you create within it is accessible via the Gmail web app on your PC.

step 4 : Go to Gmail from your preferred browser on your Windows or Mac computer .

Step 5: Under Label, select Notes to view your synced Apple Notes.

note that Gmail does not allow you to edit these note through its web app . You is do can only do that on your iPhone ; check our detailed guide to   view iPhone note in Gmail .

FAQs

1. Can you install Apple Notes on Windows?

Apple Notes is not officially available for Windows as it is a native app of the Apple ecosystem. However, this article mentions different ways to access Apple Notes on Windows.

2. Can you save Apple Notes as a PDF?

Yes, you can. In fact, we have a dedicated guide to help you save Apple Notes as a PDF on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

3. Where are Notes stored on the iPhone file system?

The Notes app on the iPhone stores the notes in a database file stored locally. The exact location of the file may vary depending on the version of iOS and the device you are using. However, the Notes data is generally stored in the “Notes” folder of the device’s internal storage.

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