Handwriting to text
Take a photo of your notebook, planner or meeting notes; the writing is read on your device and turned into editable text for free. Fix the text, then save it as Word, PDF, Excel or plain text. Advanced AI handwriting reading is coming soon.
Open the tool- Your file never leaves your device: it is processed in your browser, not uploaded.
- Free; one file a day needs no account.
How to use it
- Choose your file or drag and drop it.
- The writing is read on your device; fix the text on screen if needed.
- Download the result; the file name comes from your document's title.
Frequently asked questions
- How well is handwriting read?
- It works well on neat, legible handwriting and printed text, including special characters. Reading is free and happens on your device. Advanced AI reading for joined-up, hard-to-read writing is coming soon.
- Can I fix words it could not read?
- Yes. The text arrives editable on screen; fix any misread words before saving.
- Which formats can I save to?
- Save as Word, PDF, Excel or plain text, or copy it to the clipboard.
- Is Handwriting to text free?
- Yes. One file a day needs no account at all. Sign up free with email and password to use every tool without limits for a year; no credit card needed.
- Is my file uploaded to a server?
- No. It is processed in your browser on your own device; your file is never sent to a server or stored.
- Does it work on my phone?
- Yes. It works in the browser on Android phones, iPhones, tablets and computers; nothing to install.
- Is there a file size limit?
- Without an account, one file a day (up to 10 MB) is processed right away. With a free account, large files and unlimited files are processed too.
More tools
- Read printed textFree OCR; the photo never leaves your device.
- Scan documentSnap the paper; edges are straightened into a PDF.
- Searchable PDFSearch and copy text in scanned PDFs.
- Convert filesBetween Word, Excel, PDF, text and images.
- Edit WordOpen the document as it looks in Word and fix the text in place.
- Reduce sizeShrink a file to the KB or MB you need.
- Compress PDFMake a PDF smaller while keeping its text.
- PDF to imageTurn pages into JPG or PNG.
- Split PDFBy range, equal parts or file size.
- Merge PDFCombine PDFs and photos into one file.
- Edit pagesRotate, delete and reorder pages.
- Extract pagesA new PDF from the pages you pick.
- Crop PDFTrim the page margins.
- Create formAdd fillable fields, checkboxes and dropdowns to a PDF.
- Write & draw on PDFAdd text, highlights, drawings, images and notes.
- Booklet / pages per sheetFit 2–4 pages on a sheet or print a booklet.
- Rotate PDFTurn pages right, left or upside down.
- Delete PDF pagesPick the pages you do not want and delete them.
- Edit PDF textClick the text in a PDF and change it.
- Add letterheadStamp a letterhead, logo or template on pages.
- Optimize PDF for webMake a PDF open fast online.
- Convert to PDF/AThe archive format institutions require.
- Verify PDF signatureCheck whether an e-signature is valid.
- Grayscale PDFMake a colour PDF grayscale; text stays searchable.
- Compare PDFsMark the text differences between two versions.
- Split double pagesSplit pages scanned side by side into single pages.
- Header / footerAdd date, document name and page numbers to pages.
- Document infoEdit or remove hidden info such as author and title.
- Repair PDFFix PDFs that will not open or show errors.
- Redact PDFBlack out IDs, IBANs and other private data for good.
- Page numbersYou choose the position and style.
- Add watermarkText such as "CONFIDENTIAL" or "DRAFT".
- Sign PDFDraw your signature or upload a photo of it.
- Fill PDF formFill in application and other PDF forms.
- Flatten formLock filled-in fields in place.
- Remove digital signatureRemove e-signature fields.
- Protect PDFAdd a password, restrict printing and copying.
- Unlock PDFRemove the password or restrictions.