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Whiteboard to Text
Snap the whiteboard before it gets wiped and turn the writing into notes you can edit and share. Works with chalkboards too.
- Whiteboards and chalkboards
- Glare and lighting fixes
- 19 OCR languages
- No upload
Add a photo of the board
Supports JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, WebP, TIFF, HEIC, HEIF, HEICS
Auto detects the writing system and reads it. For better results, pick the language (up to 3 if the text mixes languages).
Drop a whiteboard or chalkboard photo here, or take one
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Max file size: 10MB
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Key takeaways
- What does whiteboard to text do?
- It reads the words written on a whiteboard or chalkboard photo and gives them back as editable text for your notes or meeting minutes.
- Does it read handwriting?
- Clear, print-style handwriting in dark marker reads best. Joined, hurried writing and very faint markers are harder, so expect to correct some words.
- What about drawings and arrows?
- Diagrams, arrows and boxes are not converted; only the text is. Keep the photo alongside the notes if the drawings matter.
How to convert a whiteboard to text
Photograph the board straight on, extract the text and tidy it into notes.
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1. Photograph the board
Stand in front of the board, not at an angle, and step sideways until reflections from lights or windows disappear. Add the photo here (up to 10 MB).
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2. Extract the text
Click Extract Text. Lighting is evened out and chalk on a dark board is inverted before reading. For faint marker, tick Black and white.
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3. Tidy your notes
Fix misread words, add headings, then copy the text into your notes app or download a .txt file.
Made for boards
What happens to a board photo before it is read.
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Lighting balanced
Uneven room light and bright spots across the board are evened out before reading.
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Chalkboards inverted
White chalk on a dark board is detected and inverted, so it is read like dark ink on paper.
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Angle corrected
Photos taken slightly tilted are straightened so lines of writing read in order.
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Faint marker helped
Contrast stretching and the black and white option bring out dried-out or light colored markers.
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Many boards at once
Workshop with several boards? Read up to 20 photos in one run with Multi Image OCR.
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Private
Meeting content stays on your device: nothing is uploaded.
Why convert whiteboards to text?
Benefits
- Meeting notes you can edit, search and share
- No retyping of brainstorm lists and action items
- Works on the phone you used to take the photo
- Free and private
Tips for board photos
- Write in print with dark markers if you know you will convert the board
- Avoid glare: move sideways or switch off the light above the board
- Photograph each section separately on a very large board
Who uses whiteboard to text
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Teams and meetings
Turn brainstorm lists, decisions and action items into minutes.
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Students
Copy what the teacher wrote on the board into your notes.
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Teachers
Save lesson board work as text for students who missed the class.
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Workshops and trainings
Capture flip charts and boards before the room is cleared.
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Project managers
Move sprint boards and to-do lists into your task tool.
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Home
Save the family whiteboard planner or shopping list as text.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Our image to text converter is designed to streamline the process of extracting text from images. However, we understand you might have a few questions. To make the most of this tool, we've compiled some frequently asked questions along with helpful explanations to guide you.
How do I convert a whiteboard to text?
Take a photo of the board straight on and without glare, open this page and add it. Click Extract Text, correct any misread words and copy your notes.
Can it read handwriting on a whiteboard?
Yes, if it is clear. Neat print in dark marker reads best; joined or hurried handwriting is harder. See Handwriting to Text for more tips.
Does it work with chalkboards and blackboards?
Yes. Light chalk on a dark board is detected and inverted before reading.
How do I avoid glare on the photo?
Glare comes from lights and windows reflecting on the board. Move a step to the side, lower the camera slightly, or switch off the light directly above the board.
Are diagrams and arrows converted?
No. Only the text is extracted. Keep the photo with your notes if the drawing matters.
Can I convert several boards at once?
Yes. Multi Image OCR reads up to 20 board photos in one run.
Is the meeting content uploaded?
No. The OCR runs in your browser and the photo stays on your device.