Handwriting OCR

Overview

Upload a photo of a handwritten recipe card. Meridian detects the handwriting, transcribes it, and parses ingredients, quantities, and steps into a structured JSON document ready for your recipe library.

Supported Formats

• Handwritten recipe cards (cursive and print)
• Sticky notes and scrap paper
• Whiteboard or chalkboard photos
• Vintage cookbook pages (mixed print and handwriting)

Output Schema

{
  "title": "Grandma's Apple Pie",
  "ingredients": [
    {"name": "apples", "quantity": 6, "unit": "whole"},
    {"name": "sugar", "quantity": 0.75, "unit": "cup"}
  ],
  "steps": ["Peel and slice apples.", "Mix sugar and cinnamon."],
  "confidence": 0.94
}