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Handwriting transcription

Make old handwritten letters easier to read without losing the original.

Upenned places a readable, editable transcription beside your scan so the handwriting and the words remain connected.

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Designed for imperfect historical documents

Faded ink, cursive writing, unfamiliar names, folds, and aging paper can all make a letter difficult to read. Upenned prepares a draft while preserving uncertainty instead of silently presenting every word as certain.

Your knowledge remains important

Family names, local spellings, military units, nicknames, and other clues can help resolve difficult passages. You can provide those clues before processing and correct the transcript afterward.

A transcript is a draft

Always compare important names, dates, and statements with the original and other reliable records. Upenned highlights uncertainty and keeps the source image available for review.