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Wondering if anyone had recommendations for software that converts handwriting (fairly legible penmanship) to computerized text? Any hiccups or bottlenecks in the process/workflow? Sensitivity to ink and paper combinations?

A potential project involves the handwritten text on one page and its typewritten conversion on the other. One application is assessing translation quality and integrity from archival texts that are handwritten. Another is for artist's books, ones intended to preserve the aesthetic quality of the author's calligraphic style.

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closed as off topic by Neil Fein Jun 17 '12 at 2:21


I don't see what this has to do with writing. If the software you're looking for has something to do with a writing project, please edit to explain this and we'll consider reopening. –  Neil Fein Jun 17 '12 at 2:22
@NeilFein Ok, I've updated to include a few use-cases. –  mt3 Jun 18 '12 at 2:14
calligraphic style isn't on-topic here, but that other use case... I've asked for another opinion on this. –  Neil Fein Jun 18 '12 at 3:58
Heya mt3, I'm afraid this question has a couple of issues. One is, the fact that these tools can be used for writing, translation, etc., doesn't make them "tools of the trade" unless such use is common practice. Super User is a good resource for software questions. Secondly, even on SU, general requests for recommendations and lists of viable tools are generally considered unconstructive. See this blog post for more info. –  Standback Jun 18 '12 at 5:55
(cont.) So I'm afraid I need to leave this closed. But if you have any new problems that come up during the actual projects, those might be spot-on here! –  Standback Jun 18 '12 at 5:56

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I've had pretty good luck using the text conversation in Mircosoft OneNote, both scanned in text and hand written stuff, and my handing writing is pretty bad.

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