Handwritten Note Scanner & Old Document Transcription with AI

Upload old letters, journals, and records with our handwriting to text converter. InkDecoder's scanned handwriting recognition and handwritten letter OCR instantly converts documents to digital text — no typing required.

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See Our Digital Document Transcription in Action

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Handwriting to text converter output showing successful digital document transcription from scanned handwriting
AI Transcription

Example: Our handwritten note scanner and old document transcription tool instantly converts handwritten documents to digital text

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Comprehensive Handwritten Letter OCR Features

Handwritten Note Scanner

Specialized handwritten note scanner technology designed for old document transcription and historical manuscript digitization.

Scanned Handwriting Recognition

Advanced scanned handwriting recognition that processes cursive, block letters, and challenging historical handwriting styles.

Digital Document Transcription

Complete digital document transcription service for converting physical documents into searchable, editable text formats.

What People Are Saying

"InkDecoder saved me hours transcribing my grandfather's letters. Game-changer."
— Sarah W., Family Historian
"As a genealogy researcher, this tool is the best I've found for handwriting recognition."
— David M., Archivist
"Perfect for digitizing old family recipes and documents. The accuracy is incredible."
— Maria L., Home Organizer
"I use this daily for historical research. It handles even faded documents beautifully."
— Dr. James T., History Professor

FAQ

Is this free?
Yes — basic decoding is free. Pro plans offer high-resolution exports and watermark-free results.
Is my data private?
Yes. Your uploads are processed securely and deleted automatically after decoding.
What types of handwriting work best?
Clear cursive or block letters from 1800s–1900s. Results may vary with heavy degradation.
How accurate are the results?
Our AI typically achieves 95-98% accuracy on clear handwriting and 85-95% on historical documents.
What file formats are supported?
You can upload JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PDF, and most common image formats. Photos from smartphones work perfectly.