Does Notability convert handwriting to text?

Yes, Notability can convert handwriting to text. This feature, known as 'Handwriting Recognition' or 'OCR' (Optical Character Recognition), is offered in the Notability app for iOS devices. OCR allows the app to take your handwritten notes and convert them into editable text, which can then be copied, pasted, or exported to other applications. Here are some of the key aspects of this feature:

1. Ease of Use: Simply handwrite your notes within Notability, select them, and choose the 'convert to text' option. The app will process the handwriting and transform it into digital text.
2. Recognition Accuracy: The accuracy of OCR in Notability can depend on several factors, including the legibility of your handwriting and the language used. While the app does quite well with clear handwriting, it might struggle with more illegible scrawls.
3. Language Support: Notability supports multiple languages for handwriting recognition. This can be particularly useful if you write in languages other than English.
4. Editing and Exporting: Once your handwriting is converted to text, you can edit it as you would with any typed text. You can also export the text to other applications or share it with others.

If you need to convert handwriting from PDFs or images to text, consider using HandwritingOCR, which specializes in converting handwritten text in various formats.

While Notability’s handwriting to text feature is incredibly useful, it’s always a good idea to explore other OCR tools to find the one that best meets your specific needs, especially if you’re working with PDFs or images.