3 Fixes for Apple Notes Crashing on Mac Issue

Quick Tips

• Open System Settings > Apple ID account name > iCloud > Show More Apps > Notes > disable Sync this Mac > enable again after a few seconds.
• You must delete Apple Notes library files. This will ensure that any corrupted files causing the Notes app to crash are deleted.
• Run Safe Mode on your Mac to detect any issues being caused by third-party apps on your Mac.

Basic Fixes

• Check internal storage: Your Mac needs enough internal storage to run apps smoothly.
• Force quit and relaunch the Notes app: Click the Apple logo > Force Quit > select Notes > Force Quit.
• Update macOS to update the Notes app: This will install the latest version of the app on your Mac.

Fix 1: Enable iCloud Sync Again

Apple Notes is a solid note-taking application that offers many powerful user features, including collaboration, the ability to lock notes, tags for organizing notes, and more.

iCloud sync is the built-in solution on macOS that syncs your data and files across your Apple devices. However, sometimes, an error in iCloud sync may cause the Apple Notes app to misbehave on your Mac. So, try disabling iCloud sync for the Notes app and launch it on your Mac.

Step 1: Open System Settings > click on your Apple ID profile name.

Step 2: Select iCloud > Show More Apps.

Step 3: Click on Notes > disable Sync this Mac.

Step 4: Wait for some time and then enable it again.

Fix 2: Delete Apple Notes PreferenceFiles

Now, you must delete Apple Notes library files. This will ensure that any corrupted files causing the Notes app to crash are deleted.

Step 1: Click on Go at the top Menu Bar > Go to Folder.

Step 2: Paste the below command in the search field and hit Return.

~/Library/Containers/com.apple.notes

Step 3: Select all the files and drag them to the Trash, or use the Cmd + Delete keyboard shortcut to remove them.

Fix 3: Use Safe Mode

Since we are talking about a system app on Mac, you can run Safe Mode to troubleshoot any issues that third-party apps might be causing. The steps for Safe Mode vary depending on your Mac’s processor.

For Macs With M-Series Chip

Step 1: Shut down your Mac.

Step 2: After your Mac shuts down, press and hold the Power Button until you see the two startup options.

Step 3: Select Macintosh HD while holding the Shift key and select Continue in Safe Mode.

For Macs With Intel Chip

Step 1: Restart your Mac.

Step 2: Press and hold the Shift key when your Mac restarts. Release the Shift key when you see the login window.

Step 3: Sign in and check if the problem is solved