AI handwriting technology

MyScript creates digital ink solutions and productivity apps for developers, OEMs and end users – all powered by the world’s best handwriting recognition.

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Trusted by partners around the world

HuaweiAudiDELL TechnologiesRakuten KoboSMART TechnologiesLenovoNotability
  • "MyScript interactive ink technology drives the eNote experience to even greater heights, with editing gestures our users understand instantly and love to use."

    Ramesh Mantha
    VP Products @ Rakuten Kobo

  • "The team at MyScript are exceptional collaborators who helped us to take paper note-taking to the next level. With MyScript's help, Moleskine Smart brings paper and digital closer together than ever before."

    David Nebbia
    Chief Information and Digital Officer @ Moleskine

  • "MyScript SDK offers handwriting recognition that is quite simply second-to-none. The accuracy is astonishing and the text conversion just works. Our users are delighted!"

    Fred Mitchell
    CEO @ Ginger Labs - Notability

SDK

Math

Calculations

Write single or multi-line mathematical formulas and equations by hand, edit with your pen, convert to typed text and calculate results in real-time.

Supported operations

Mathematical expressions

The Math component supports mathematical inputs across a range of common use cases, from equation systems to matrices.

A large number of symbols are recognized, and you can export to specialized formats such as MathML and LaTeX.

All symbols

Math demo

Discover our online handwriting-to-LaTeX demo, built with web APIs.

SDK

Text

Superimposed

Our recognition engine can discern superimposed characters, allowing for easier text entry on small-surface devices like smart watches or IoT, where a virtual keyboard is difficult to use.

Superimposed text is available as a bespoke addition to MyScript SDK. Get in touch for more information.

Recognition modes

Text block

The Text Block component supports single and multi-line text entry in application fields, electronic forms or documents on smartphones, tablets and interactive displays.

Intuitive gestures allow for swift, versatile editing and formatting, as well as quick conversion to typed text. Content can be responsive, adapting to changes in layout and screen orientation while respecting the user’s handwriting. Flexible import and export options make integration easy.

Editing gestures

Text document

The Text Document component is designed as an alternative to traditional word processor apps. Document length is unlimited, and docs can be enriched with drawing, math and diagram blocks.

Content types

Text demo

Discover our online handwriting-to-text demo, built with web APIs.

Case study

Rakuten Kobo reinvents e-readers with MyScript SDK

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SDK

Diagram

Diagram

The Diagram component enables a range of hand-drawn diagrams, from org charts and flow charts to mind maps. Over 10 types of shape and connector are supported, as well as handwritten text in a variety of languages. Natural pen gestures and responsive elements make editing effortless, and it’s easy to export finished work to formats including SVG and GraphML.

Diagram demo

Explore our online diagram-to-pptx demo, built with web APIs.

SDK

Music

Sheet music

The Sheet Music component powers accurate recognition of over 100 musical symbols, enabling effortless writing and transcribing of notation.

Sheet music is available as a bespoke addition to MyScript SDK. Get in touch for more information.

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Technology

How it works

AI

Backed by over 20 years of research and development, our artificial intelligence powers the world’s most accurate handwriting recognition engine. Trained on millions of writing samples across 70+ languages, our neural networks recognize text, math, diagrams, shapes, emojis and musical notation.

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UX

Rigorous UX research and considered UX design make our digital ink more interactive and our apps more productive. Handwriting becomes as flexible and responsive as typed text, with effortless editing via natural pen gestures, content formatting through text decoration and much more.

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