Can you convert handwriting to text on iPad?

Yes, you can convert handwriting to text on an iPad using various apps and tools. Apple's built-in Notes app and third-party apps like GoodNotes, Notability, and Microsoft OneNote offer this functionality. Here’s a more detailed explanation of how you can achieve this:

Using Apple Notes

1. Create a New Note: Open the Notes app and start a new note or open an existing one.
2. Use the Scribble Feature: With the Apple Pencil, start writing in the note. The Scribble feature can automatically convert your handwriting into typed text.
3. Convert Handwriting to Text: You can also select handwritten text and choose the 'Copy as Text' option to convert it to digital text.

Using Third-Party Apps

Several third-party apps provide robust handwriting recognition and text conversion features:

GoodNotes

1. Create/Import Document: Open GoodNotes and create a new note or import a PDF/document.
2. Handwrite with Apple Pencil: Write on the document with your Apple Pencil.
3. Convert to Text: Use the lasso tool to circle your handwriting, then select the 'Convert' option to turn it into typed text.

Notability

1. Create a Note: Open Notability and start a new note or import a document/PDF.
2. Write with Apple Pencil: Use your Apple Pencil for handwriting.
3. Convert Handwriting: Tap on the handwritten text and select 'Convert to Text'.

Microsoft OneNote

1. Create a Notebook: Open OneNote and create a new notebook or section.
2. Handwrite: Write with your Apple Pencil in any section.
3. Convert: Select the handwritten text and use the 'Ink to Text' feature to convert it.

For converting handwritten text from PDFs or images specifically to digital text, you can use online tools like HandwritingOCR.

Summary

Converting handwriting to text on an iPad is convenient and can be done using built-in features or external apps. Apple Notes, GoodNotes, Notability, and OneNote are among the popular choices that offer this functionality. For other documents like PDFs or images, platforms like HandwritingOCR can help in converting handwriting to digital text.