AI-powered handwriting OCR

Turn handwriting photos into text

Snap a photo of handwritten text or upload a scanned page to convert handwriting into digital text in seconds.

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

Do scans work better than photos?

Scans usually produce the cleanest OCR results, but phone photos work well when the page is evenly lit and flat.

Can I process forms and worksheets?

Yes. This is useful for worksheets, filled forms, intake notes, and handwritten annotations on printed pages.

How many free uses do I get?

Guests get five free scans per day. Sign up to get 100 free credits and pay-as-you-go from $0.01/page after that.

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