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How to turn a PDF into handwritten notes

By the Fusion Office team · Updated

Quick answer

Open PDF to handwriting, choose a PDF with selectable text, pick a handwriting style, paper and ink, and press Write it. The text is written out again as handwritten-looking pages, paragraph by paragraph, and downloaded as a PDF.

Convert step by step

  1. 1Open PDF to handwriting and choose the PDF.
  2. 2Pick a handwriting style, the paper (lined, squared or plain) and the ink colour.
  3. 3Press Write it and download the handwritten PDF.

To convert only part of a long document, extract those pages first with Split PDF.

What carries over

  • Paragraphs are kept, so the notes follow the original's structure.
  • Images, tables and page layout aren't reproduced: only the text is written out.
  • Scanned PDFs have no text to read; run OCR PDF first.

If you'd rather paste or edit the text first, Text to handwriting takes typed text directly; see Text to handwriting for tips on making pages look natural.

Use it fairly

Generated handwriting is great for personal study notes and printouts that are easier on the eye. If a teacher or exam requires your own handwriting, a generated page doesn't count.

Frequently asked questions

Can I choose the ink colour?

Yes: blue, black or red, on lined, squared or plain paper.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. The conversion runs in your browser.