A screen in the Journal app showing journal entries with the Search button at the top right.

Get started with Journal

Quickly get started using Journal to record your experiences, then learn what else you can do.

Get started with Journal on Mac

A screen in the Journal app showing the multiple journals in the sidebar.

Create multiple journals

Keep your entries organized by creating multiple journals for different aspects of your life.

Create multiple journals

A screen in the Journal app showing an entry with photos, text, and a drawing.

A picture is worth a thousand words

Add photos, videos, drawings, audio recordings, and more to make multimedia entries.

Add formatting, photos, and more in Journal on Mac

A screen in the Journal app showing the Insights summary with various metrics, like number of words written.

Build a journaling habit

Track your journaling goals with Insights and maintain a journaling rhythm with customizable notifications.

Build a habit with Journal on Mac

To explore the Journal User Guide, click Table of Contents at the top of the page, or enter a word or phrase in the search field.

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