Transform Ugly Writing into Perfect Text

State-of-the-art AI extracts text from any image, even messy handwriting.

New: a dyslexia-friendly reading mode

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Example handwritten note — Handwritten input

Editable text

How It Works

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Upload an image – even blurred, stained or handwritten.

AI Processing

Our models analyse layout and handwriting to extract clean text.

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Get editable text in the format you prefer.

Adapted reading

Read your transcripts your way

Every transcribed document opens in a full-screen reader you tune to your needs: dyslexia, low vision, eye strain, or plain comfort. Your settings follow you from one document to the next.

Legible typefaces, including Atkinson Hyperlegible, designed for low vision
Text up to 80 px, with adjustable weight and letter, word and line spacing
Seven reading backgrounds: white on black, cream, pale blue, green or yellow
Alternating lines and a pointer mode so you never lose your line
One bookmark per document, to pick up exactly where you left off
Saved reading profiles, on desktop and mobile alike

Included in every plan, starting with the free trial.

Try the reading mode

Dear Louise, the garden has changed a lot since you left. The apple trees blossomed in April, and we sowed nasturtiums along the wall. Come and see us soon: there is still room under the lime tree.

Three settings out of thousands of possible combinations.

Why Choose UglyWriting

Handwriting Recognition

Works with difficult cursive or messy notes.

French Hosting

Data stored & processed in France under strict privacy rules.

Eco-Friendly

Efficient infrastructure; part of revenue supports climate research.

Secure & Private

Temporary processing; we keep only what is required.

Fast Processing

Pages processed in seconds with optimized pipeline.

Multiple Formats

Export DOCX, HTML, plain text (Markdown).

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Free Trial

€0

Perfect to evaluate quality.

• 5 free pages
• All core features
• No credit card required
• Watermark on exports

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POPULAR

Starter Plan

€3.00/mo

Great for steady monthly volume.

• 100 credits / month
• Priority processing
• All export formats
• Email support
• No watermark

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NEW

Business Plan

€59.97/mo

Designed for teams and heavy OCR workloads.

• 6,000 credits / month
• Team-ready invoicing
• Dedicated support
• Fastest queue priority
• No watermark on exports

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Need more? Extra 1,000 pages for €20. Cancel anytime. All plans include VAT where applicable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our model outperforms traditional OCR on most printed documents, with up to 99% accuracy when the input is good quality and the text is in English or using the Latin alphabet. Handwriting accuracy varies widely based on legibility, style, and language, typically ranging from 70% to 90% for clearer samples. Accuracy may be lower for poor quality images or non-Latin scripts. To be frank, we are not sure any technology will ever be able to read what your doctor wrote on that prescription.

Input: JPG, PNG. Output: DOCX, HTML, TXT, Markdown.

Processing occurs on French infrastructure; minimal data retention. We store the original files only if you need it, for 90 days top, in a French datacenter. OCR is processed on Mistral IA servers and is protected by Mistral IA policies. We do not sell use nor anything to anyone, ever.

Major cards and SEPA direct debit (EU).

Yes – cancellation is immediate; access remains until period end.

It was designed with them in mind. Everyone can set the typeface (including Atkinson Hyperlegible, designed for low vision), text size up to 80 px, letter, word and line spacing, background and alternating lines, then save these settings as a profile. It is no substitute for specialist support, but it makes reading your transcripts far more comfortable. It is included in every plan.