How to write with Apple Pencil then convert to text (mac)

Try the _MyScript Stylus - Handwriting Keyboard_ App form the App store. It installs as a new keyboard that you can use in any app.

You can select the MyScript - Stylus keyboard anywhere you would use the usual keyboard, exactly like you would select the Emoji keyboard. The keyboard is replaced with a handwriting scroll and you simply write in the scroll and it is converted to text in what ever app you are using the keyboard in.

There are other apps for creating text based notes from handwriting, but I liked this one because it can be used with any app.

Forgot to mention, it's free! 🙂

You will need a notes app that supports hand writing recognition. There are numerous such apps in the app store so search for them and see which one you like - eg. Writepad, notes plus, notability, note shelf, none taker HD, 7 notes, etc

Notability, Note Shelf, Note Taker HD don't support hand writing recognition.

WritePad.

OK using Apple Pencil in this reply, it types letters in reply but cannot just sign or used Apple Pencil functions on iPad Pro?.

so what am I missing, need to download my scripts. App first then this will work?

yes to answer your question in your mind that maybe thinking to go to Apple support did and continue to try failed due to entering the s/n required by Apple for support fails to get me support due to apple claims this s/n number is not recognized.

interesting Apple makes new the knowledgeable devices that is invisible by Apple to see device using s/n entered.

therefore my simple solutions is to use any devices since stroke to be a human again. Apple senior advisor " said they emailed to me these solutions, them WHAM emails failed to work as screen pops up cannot get email, forcing me again to call Apple support that does not work after entering the s/n on Apple Pencil box I just purchased.

but you outstanding info and guidance is tremendous and greatly appreciated.

hunm cannot sign my name, but will try again.

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This works great!! Thanks!

I personally recommend Notes Plus. It even allows you to open PDF files such as documents and worksheet for school or work in order to write on them as you would normal pen and paper.