Textward

Transcribe old family letters

Make handwritten correspondence easy to search, share, quote, and preserve alongside family history.

Photograph one page at a time

Use a clear, evenly lit photo or upload a scan. Textward accepts JPG, PNG, WebP, and PDF files.

Check difficult pages

Cursive and damaged paper can be difficult to read. Check names, dates, and uncertain words against the original document.

Start your first page