Bring one photo
Choose a PNG, JPEG or WebP of a note or whiteboard. Your browser reads the pixels — nothing is sent to us for OCR.
How do I convert handwriting to text step by step?
One photo → OCR → fix beside the original → copy or download TXT.
Local OCR on your deviceSide-by-side proofreadOne-time packs from $9.99
Local: no signup. Purchase, Gift, and any cloud path need Google sign-in. Checkout and cloud processing remain coming soon.
Your photo, readable text.
FREE TOOLDrop → Processing → Proofread → Export
01 · Drop
Drop a note or whiteboard photo
One image per run · PNG, JPEG, WebP · up to 12 MB
PNG · JPEG · WebP
Single image · 12 MB max · Auto contrast available
02 · Processing
Preparing image…0%
03 · Compare/proof
Proofread beside the original.
READY04 · Export
Accuracy is not guaranteed. Keep your original photo. Recrop and retry if recognition is weak.
Photos stay in your browser3 free images / day
Step 1 — Capture
Take a square-on photo of one page or board. Fill the frame, avoid motion blur, and watch for glare that erases marker strokes.
Step 2 — Upload and preprocess
Choose one image. Use contrast assist when ink is faint. Recrop if margins or desk clutter confuse OCR.
Step 3 — OCR
Run local recognition. Progress appears in the tool card. Closing the tab mid-run may use a free slot.
Step 4 — Proofread
Edit beside the original. Fix names, numbers, and odd joins before you trust the text.
Step 5 — Export
Copy to clipboard or download a TXT file. Whole-book PDF batch is out of MVP scope.
Built for the notes you already take.
✎ Handwritten pages▣ Whiteboards∿ Cursive drafts▤ Meeting scribbles
FROM PHOTO TO PROOFREAD TEXT
Three steps. One clearer page.
No account. No server upload in this MVP.
Preprocess and OCR
Optional contrast assist, then local Tesseract recognition. Messy cursive and glare can fail — that is expected.
Proofread. Copy. Keep.
Edit beside the original, then copy or download TXT. No watermark, no account required.
GOOD QUESTIONS. CLEAR ANSWERS.
A little less uncertainty.
Everything to know before you hit convert.
Do I need Photoshop first?
No. Basic phone photos are the intended start; preprocess lives in the flow when helpful.
What if OCR returns garbage?
Recrop tighter, raise contrast, retry. Still bad? Transcribe critical lines manually — we do not claim magic recovery.
Can I convert PDFs of scanned notebooks?
Whole-book or PDF batch is out of MVP scope.
Is there a free conversion limit?
Yes: 3 free images per local calendar day. A $9.99 / 50-page pack is planned via Creem with Coming soon checkout.
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Start with one honest page.
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