Read any cursive handwriting instantly
Upload a photo of cursive writing — old letters, classroom notes, or personal journals — and get readable text in seconds.
Result
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View API plansHow it works
Upload a photo, scan, or screenshot that contains handwritten text.
InkScan sends the file to the recognition API and extracts editable text.
Review the result, copy it, or export it for downstream workflows.
Supported formats
PDF support (up to 50 MB) is available with a free account.
For the best results, use high-contrast images with good lighting and minimal motion blur.
Tool FAQ
I was never taught cursive — can this help?
Yes. Many people can't read cursive handwriting. InkScan reads it for you and outputs plain, editable text.
Does it work on old family letters?
Yes. It handles aged paper, faded ink, and older cursive styles common in personal correspondence and genealogy records.
What if only part of the text is cursive?
InkScan handles mixed writing — cursive, print, and even annotations — on the same page without any extra setup.
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