by Rahul S
Transcribe handwritten images and PDFs into searchable Markdown with GPT-5 mini.
Garda Handwriting Text OCR
Turn supported handwritten images and PDF pages into usable text inside Obsidian.
Best for: Obsidian users collecting handwritten notes, scans and image attachments.
Top 10 features
- Extract text from supported images.
- Process PDF pages.
- Copy extracted text.
- Append text to a note.
- Replace an image embed with text.
- Create a new note.
- Process supported folder attachments.
- See extraction progress.
- Cancel a batch.
- Reuse cached attachment extraction.
Example workflow
Before: A photographed notebook page is visible only as an image.
After: Extract the writing and append the result to a note where you can edit and search it.
Pricing
A connected account includes 5 pages as a one-time lifetime allowance. Previous use counts toward that allowance.
| Pack | USD price | Included units |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $2.00 | 50 pages |
| Standard | $4.00 | 150 pages |
| Pro | $8.00 | 450 pages |
| Ultimate | $14.00 | 1,200 pages |
Packs are one-time purchases. Purchased units do not expire. Final tax and local currency are shown at checkout.
What to know
Requested extraction sends prepared images or PDF-page images to an online AI service. Review recognized text for accuracy.
Discover Garda Handwriting Text OCR
Whether you need to extract text from supported images or process PDF pages, Garda Handwriting Text OCR provides a focused workflow for Obsidian users collecting handwritten notes, scans and image attachments.
Common questions
What can I use it for?
You can extract text from supported images, append text to a note or replace an image embed with text.
How do I get started?
Enable the plugin in Obsidian, open its settings and choose the action that fits your note. Connect your account for metered actions; the settings page shows your remaining allowance and available packs.
Search description
Turn supported handwritten images and PDF pages into usable text inside Obsidian. Designed for Obsidian users collecting handwritten notes, scans and image attachments.
Related topics
Obsidian handwriting OCR, image to text Obsidian, PDF OCR notes, handwritten note extraction.
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