Convert Handwriting to Text from a Photo

Turn a photo of handwritten notes into editable text. OCR runs on this device; your image is not uploaded.

Files never leave your device 3 free conversions left Local OCR

Drop a handwritten image here

or click to browse — OCR runs locally

Accepted: JPG, PNG, WebP (HEIC may depend on your browser)

Private by design

OCR runs with Tesseract.js in your browser. We never receive your images.

Copy or download

Copy recognized text or download a .txt file in one click.

AI enhance (planned)

Optional AI cleanup is not available yet. OCR stays fully local.

How to convert handwriting to text

Take a clear, well-lit photo of the page (or use an existing JPG, PNG or WebP image).
Click Choose image above, or drop the image onto the box.
Wait for OCR to finish, check the text, then click Copy or Download .txt.

Tips for better results

Shoot straight on, in even light, without shadows across the page.
Crop to the writing and keep one page per image.
Dark ink on plain white paper works better than pencil or lined, colored paper.
Larger, printed-style letters are recognized more reliably than cursive.

FAQ

How accurate is it?

OCR runs with Tesseract.js in your browser. It works best on neat, separated handwriting and clear photos; joined-up or messy writing will need some manual correction. Always proofread the result.

Which languages are supported?

The tool currently recognizes English text.

Is it free?

You get 3 free conversions per browser. Unlimited is $4.99/month.

Are my images uploaded?

No. Recognition runs locally in your browser.