AI-powered handwriting OCR

AI handwriting recognition that actually works

Upload handwritten documents, notes, or forms and let AI recognize the text — no manual retyping. Supports 100+ languages with structured output.

Result

Recognized text appears here

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How it works

1

Upload a photo, scan, or screenshot that contains handwritten text.

2

InkScan sends the file to the recognition API and extracts editable text.

3

Review the result, copy it, or export it for downstream workflows.

Supported formats

JPGPNGWebP

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

How is this different from regular OCR?

Standard OCR is built for printed text. InkScan uses AI models trained specifically on handwriting, including messy, cursive, and mixed writing styles.

What accuracy can I expect?

90-95% on clear handwriting, 80-90% on messy cursive. Results are fully editable so you can fix any mistakes before exporting.

Does it work on forms with both print and handwriting?

Yes. The recognition engine handles mixed content — printed labels, handwritten fields, and annotations on the same page.

Is there an API?

Yes. All accounts with credits include full REST API access with sync and async endpoints. See the API docs for details.

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