Textward

Read difficult old cursive

Textward is built for looped handwriting, faded ink, and the pages that take the longest to decipher by hand.

Start with a clear image

Use a sharp, evenly lit photograph or scan. Keep the page flat and make sure the writing fills the frame.

Check the original

Cursive can be ambiguous. Compare names, dates, and uncertain words with the original image.

Start your first page