# Scan Paper Notes with OCR

> Use Scan for a notebook page, worksheet, or other paper note you already have.

Canonical: https://pocketorbitnotes.app/help/scan-paper-notes
Language: en-US
Published: 2026-07-29
Last updated: 2026-07-29

## Workflow

1. Choose Scan in the capture flow.
2. Place the page in even light.
3. Keep the full note in frame and capture it.
4. Review the result before continuing.

## If the result is hard to read

Retake the image with less shadow, a flatter page, sharper focus, and stronger contrast. A better source image is usually the most effective correction.

## Related pages

- https://pocketorbitnotes.app/features/scan-handwritten-notes-to-text
- https://pocketorbitnotes.app/help/recognize-handwriting
- https://pocketorbitnotes.app/help/correct-handwriting-recognition

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