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Digitize Handwritten Recipes

Handwritten recipe cards are irreplaceable — and also completely unsearchable, unshareable, and one house fire away from gone. MyRecipe's photo OCR turns any handwritten recipe card into an editable, searchable digital recipe in seconds. Snap, review, save.

What makes it work

Reads cursive and print

The handwriting-aware OCR model is specifically trained on recipe card formats — including two-column layouts, measurements, and ingredient lists.

Original photo stays attached

The scanned card photo remains part of the recipe forever. The sentiment isn't lost — it's preserved alongside the searchable text.

Works on more than handwriting

Scan magazine clippings, old church cookbooks, printed recipes, and index cards. If it has text on paper, the scanner can read it.

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Frequently asked

How accurate is the handwriting recognition?

Very accurate for legible writing in good lighting. You'll review and edit the result before saving — think of OCR as doing 90% of the typing for you.

Can I scan an entire recipe box in one session?

Absolutely — many users scan 50-100 cards in a single afternoon. Each scan takes under 30 seconds.

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