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Step-by-step guides on adding images & tables to assignments, making notes look handwritten, and getting the most out of Penwork.

OCRTutorial5 min read

How to Use OCR to Extract Questions from a Question Paper

Upload a photo or scan of any question paper, extract the questions automatically with free browser-based OCR, and generate full handwritten answers using AI — all in your browser.

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AITutorial4 min read

How to Use the AI Handwriting Generator to Create Study Notes

Type a topic, click Generate — Penwork's AI writes 60+ lines of detailed, structured study notes and formats them as realistic handwritten notebook pages ready to download.

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CustomisationGuide5 min read

How to Customise Ink Colour and Font for Realistic Handwriting

The right ink colour and font combination is the #1 factor in making digital handwriting look real. This guide covers every colour and font setting with recommended values.

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ImagesTutorial4 min read

How to Add an Image to Your Handwritten Assignment

Upload any photo, diagram, or chart and embed it directly inside your handwritten notes pages. This guide walks you through every control — upload, resize, and reposition — step by step.

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TablesTutorial4 min read

How to Add a Table to Your Handwritten Assignment

Insert custom tables with headers and rows into your handwritten notes. Learn how to configure dividers, choose colours, and position tables anywhere on the page.

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GuideStudents5 min read

How to Make Your Assignment Look Handwritten Online

Complete guide to producing convincingly handwritten assignments using Penwork — from choosing the right font and ink colour to adding a header and downloading a print-ready PDF.

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ComparisonStudents5 min read

Best Free Handwriting Generator for Students in 2026

Why Penwork is the top free tool for converting typed text into handwritten assignments — featuring image embedding, table support, 20+ fonts, and no-login PDF downloads.

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BackgroundTutorial3 min read

How to Add a Background Image to Your Handwritten Notes

Upload any image as a page background, control opacity and scale, and download your notes as a print-ready PDF. Perfect for watermarks, branded notebooks, and decorative covers.

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FontsTutorial4 min read

How to Upload and Use Your Own Custom Fonts

Upload a .ttf, .otf, .woff, or .woff2 font file — including your own handwriting digitised with Calligraphr — and use it as your personal handwriting style. Your font stays private in your browser.

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