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Samsung Notes is good enough on a Galaxy phone or tablet that opening the same notes on a Windows or Mac PC has become a regular request. The official path in 2026 is Samsung Notes for Windows (paired with a Samsung account), the cross-device path is Microsoft OneNote sync, and the read-only path is the Samsung Cloud web interface. All three work; the choice depends on whether you also want to edit.
Here is the 2026 setup guide for each, plus a note on what to do if you want your Samsung Notes accessible from a non-Windows PC.
TL;DR
The pick: Best path on Windows: Samsung Notes for Windows from the Microsoft Store, signed into the same Samsung account.
Runner-up: Cross-platform path: sync Samsung Notes to Microsoft OneNote; works on any PC with a browser.
Skip if: Read-only fallback: samsungcloud.com in any browser shows your notes but not the live editor.
Samsung Notes for Windows
Download Samsung Notes for Windows from the Microsoft Store. Sign in with the same Samsung account you use on the phone. The app syncs notes bidirectionally and supports the same handwriting and S Pen layers, so a note taken on the Tab S9 with the pen opens with its strokes intact on the Windows app.
This works on Windows 11 and the supported Windows 10 versions. It does not work on macOS or Linux.
Sync to OneNote for cross-platform
On the phone, open Samsung Notes, tap the kebab menu, Settings, Sync to Microsoft OneNote. Authenticate with a Microsoft account. From there, your Samsung Notes appear in the OneNote “Samsung Notes Importer” section on any OneNote client: Windows, Mac, browser, iPad, Android.
Caveats: the sync is one-way from Samsung Notes to OneNote, so edits made on OneNote do not flow back. For read access on a Mac or a Chromebook, this is the cleanest path.
Samsung Cloud read-only
Open samsungcloud.com in any browser. Sign in with your Samsung account. The web interface shows your notes for viewing, no editor.
This is the fallback for any PC where you cannot install Samsung Notes (Linux, Chromebook, corporate-locked laptop). It is enough to read a note quickly; it is not enough to edit.
Linking with Samsung DeX
If you have a recent Galaxy phone or tablet, Samsung DeX projects a desktop-style interface from the device to a PC, and Samsung Notes runs natively inside DeX. Plug into a PC over USB or use DeX over Wi-Fi.
DeX is the right answer if you want full editing parity without installing the Windows app. For occasional use it is overkill.
Which path is right for your setup?
- Windows PC, full sync needed: Samsung Notes for Windows.
- Mac or Chromebook, edit access wanted: Sync to OneNote, edit in the OneNote web client.
- Just need to read a note: samsungcloud.com in any browser.
- Want phone-desktop editing parity: Samsung DeX over USB or Wi-Fi.
FAQ
Will Samsung Notes for Windows handle handwritten notes?
Yes. S Pen strokes, sketches, and highlights all transfer with full fidelity. The Windows app supports stylus input on touchscreen laptops too.
Is the OneNote sync free?
Yes, on both sides. A free Microsoft account is enough; you do not need Microsoft 365.
Can I delete notes from the PC?
Yes, from the Windows app. From OneNote the delete only removes the imported copy; the original on the phone is unaffected.
Bottom line
Viewing Samsung Notes on a PC in 2026 is a solved problem: native Windows app for the best experience, OneNote sync for cross-platform read and edit, Samsung Cloud web for read-only fallback. Pick the one that maps to your hardware, sign in once, and the notes you took on the Galaxy phone are on the laptop within seconds. Samsung DeX is the bonus path for full editing parity.
