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Draw Notes with Apple Pencil
Use Draw as the handwriting input mode in Pocket Orbit on a compatible iPad.
Read helpWhat affects recognition
Legibility, language, abbreviations, specialist vocabulary, symbols, contrast, shadows, and camera angle can all affect the result.
- + Review names, numbers, formulas, and dates first.
- + Retake a poor scan before making extensive corrections.
- + Use the original note when the recognized meaning is uncertain.
Editorial trust
Sources, method, and update policy
Product claims are checked against the current app. Competitor claims use dated official sources. Corrections can be sent to alpaca-labs.dev@proton.me.
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Related evidence and next steps
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Scan Paper Notes with OCR
Capture a paper note in Pocket Orbit and prepare it for recognition and review.
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Correct Handwriting Recognition
Review recognized text and fix important errors before organizing or summarizing a note.
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Handwriting Recognition Test Sheet
A printable set of headings, prose, numbers, symbols, and subject terms for comparing handwriting recognition apps.
Read resourceTry the Type, Scan, and Draw workflow
Download Pocket Orbit from the App Store, then use the linked help articles to test it with your own notes.
