Handwriting Recognition

Easily assess any student work with our advanced handwriting recognition technology that converts handwritten papers to digital text with exceptional accuracy.

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Capture

Take a photo or upload a scan of handwritten student work through our easy-to-use interface.

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Process

Our AI automatically detects text and formatting across different types of lined paper, converting everything to a digital format.

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Assess

Review the digitised text, add feedback, and utilise all of our assessment tools just like with digital submissions.

Intelligent Document Processing

Our advanced AI technology instantly converts handwritten student work into digital text, unlocking valuable data from student assignments that would otherwise remain inaccessible for analysis and insights.

  • Upload photos, scans, or digital images of handwritten work in seconds
  • Process entire batches of student work simultaneously
  • Works with all handwriting styles, from print to cursive
Handwriting Recognition
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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. I believe that education
is the key to success in life. Learning is a lifelong process that extends
beyond the classroom. Knowledge empowers us to make better decisions and
understand the world around us. Reading books and engaging in thoughtful
conversations broadens our perspectives and helps us grow as individuals.
Every student has unique talents and abilities that should be nurtured.
Critical thinking and creativity are essential skills for the future.
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Paper Flexibility

Use Your School's Paper

Currently showing: Wide-Ruled Notebook Paper

Our recognition works with any paper format used in your school, no special materials needed.

Fall is my favorite season. I like the colorful leaves on the trees.
The weather is cool and nice. I can wear my favorite sweater.
- Sarah, Grade 3
Primary/elementary school lined paper (wider spacing)

Works With Your Existing Materials

No need to change your current practices or purchase special paper. Our technology recognises handwriting on any paper type your school already uses.

  • Compatible with regular lined notebook paper, blank paper, or any other type
  • Works with coloured paper, graph paper, and specialty stationery
  • No special pens, pencils, or writing instruments required

Support for All File Formats

Capture student work with your smartphone or tablet—no scanner required. Our technology processes images in various formats while accounting for reasonable variations in lighting and angles.

  • Supports all image formats including JPG, PNG, HEIC and more
  • Handles real-world conditions like shadows, angles, and glare
  • Clear, well-framed photos achieve the best recognition results
Image Format Flexibility

Capture Handwriting Your Way

Currently: PDF

Supports multiple document and image file formats

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PDF

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

My favorite subject at school is science.

Learning new things is exciting and fun.

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Capture all the data you are currently missing

Most student work is handwritten. Join hundreds of schools now analysing handwritten assignments to unlock insights that were previously impossible to access.

No credit card required to start your trial
Full access to all features including handwriting recognition

Trusted by schools across Australia

Join hundreds of schools already using Mark My Words to improve student writing.

Apollo Park Primary School
Avenues College
Carinya Christian College
St Gregory's College
St Mary Mackillop
St Michael's Primary School
St Oliver Plunkett Pascoe Vale
St Patrick's Townsville
Westbourne Grammar
Woori Yallock Primary School
Longwarry Primary School
Mentone Grammar
Alphington Grammar
Inverloch Primary School
Apollo Park Primary School
Avenues College
Carinya Christian College
St Gregory's College
St Mary Mackillop
St Michael's Primary School
St Oliver Plunkett Pascoe Vale
St Patrick's Townsville
Westbourne Grammar
Woori Yallock Primary School
Longwarry Primary School
Mentone Grammar
Alphington Grammar
Inverloch Primary School
Coming Term 3

What's Coming Next: Student Portal & Activities

Your handwriting recognition is about to get even more powerful. Here's what we're building for Term 3...

Assessment + More

Soon, your assessment will be just the beginning! Students will be able to continue their learning journey with ongoing support and practice activities.

Photo Upload Portal

Students will be able to snap photos of their handwritten work and upload them directly through their own portal for instant AI evaluation and feedback.

Easy Work Submission

Students will be able to snap photos and submit all their work directly from their device - no more queuing at scanners or losing assignments.

Want to see how this will work?

Book a demo to see our current handwriting recognition features and learn about the exciting student portal features coming in Term 3.

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Handwriting Recognition FAQs

Common questions about our handwriting recognition technology.

How accurate is the handwriting recognition?

What types of handwritten documents can be processed?

How do I upload handwritten work?

What types of paper formats are supported?