# Quick start

> Install RooQi, finish the welcome steps and create your first note.

- Source: https://rooqi.cn/docs/guide/quick-start/
- Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac
- Version: RooQi 1.0 (pre-release)
- Status: Pre-release — RooQi is in testing and not yet on the App Store
- Last verified: 2026-10-26 against the 1.0 test build interface
- Known limitations: Public download is not available yet. Menu names may change before release.

RooQi keeps handwriting, typed notes, PDFs and recordings together in one library. This page takes you from a fresh install to your first note.

## Before you start

- **iPhone or iPad:** iOS / iPadOS 17 or later (current test build).
- **Mac:** macOS 14 or later (current test build).
- You don’t need a RooQi account. iCloud sync uses your Apple Account; subscriptions use your App Store account.

> **Note** RooQi is not yet available on the App Store. When it is, the [download page](/download/) will link to it.

## 1. Finish the welcome steps

The first time you open RooQi, a short welcome flow appears.

1. Choose the interface **language** and **appearance**, or leave both on **Follow System**, then tap **Get started**.
2. Decide on **iCloud sync**. The switch starts on; your choice applies only after you tap **Continue**. You can turn it off and use RooQi only on this device.
3. Optionally **choose a background** — one of your own photos or a RooQi background — or tap **Set up later**. Backgrounds stay on this device and never change your notes or PDFs.

Existing users keep their settings and content; the welcome flow does not reset anything.

## 2. Create a project and a note

Projects group related notes, canvases, PDFs and recordings.

1. Choose **New Project** (on Mac: **⇧⌘N**) and give it a name.
2. Inside the project, choose **New Note** (on Mac: **⌘N**). Use the arrow next to it to create a **canvas** instead.
3. Write with your pen or finger, or type. RooQi saves as you go.

## 3. Bring in what you already have

Use **Import PDF, Audio, or Images…** to add files to the current project. Supported imports include PDF, PNG and JPG files, photos and existing audio.

## 4. Record something

Choose **New Recording** (on Mac: **⇧⌘R**). RooQi keeps the original audio and can transcribe it on your device. See [Recording and transcription](/docs/guide/recording-and-transcription/).

## Next steps

- [Notes, handwriting and canvases](/docs/guide/notes-and-handwriting/)
- [PDFs and files](/docs/guide/pdfs-and-files/)
- [Ask RooQi AI and make minutes](/docs/guide/ai-and-minutes/)