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Scan Handwritten Notes to Text on iPad
Capture paper notes, review OCR text, organize related material, and create a study summary with Pocket Orbit.
Read featureCamera OCR starts with an image
The recognizer must handle lighting, perspective, paper texture, and handwriting at the same time. Image quality is therefore part of the accuracy problem.
Digital ink starts with pen strokes
A stylus workflow can preserve stroke information and avoid camera artifacts. Recognition can still struggle with rushed writing, symbols, and unfamiliar vocabulary.
Choose based on where the note already lives
Scan existing paper. Draw new spatial notes. Type precise text. A mixed-input system avoids converting material just to satisfy the app.
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Apple Pencil Note-Taking App for Handwritten Notes
Handwrite notes on iPad with Apple Pencil, then review, recognize, organize, study, or export them in Pocket Orbit.
Read featureguide
Type vs Scan vs Draw Notes: Which Input Mode Should You Use?
Compare typing, scanning paper, and Apple Pencil handwriting by speed, structure, review effort, and study use.
Read guidehelp
Recognize Handwriting in Pocket Orbit
Understand when handwriting recognition is used and what can affect the result.
Read helpTry 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.
