Overview
AI Capture turns photos of handwritten or printed notes into an editable page. Choose Transcribe for the text in its original order, Organize for the same facts with headings and lists, or Study note for a finished study layout.
Start AI Capture from the / menu, add and order your photos, then review the result before inserting it. You can choose to insert it after your cursor or create a new page below the current one.
When to use it
Turn photos of handwritten class notes into editable study material.
Convert printed meeting notes into text you can revise and organize.
Combine several pages of notes into one editable page in the right order.
Create a structured study note from photos of a textbook summary or lesson handout.
Features and settings
Built in
Choose how Lara shapes the notes
Select Transcribe to keep the text in its original order, Organize to add clear headings and lists, or Study note for a study-friendly layout.
Built in
Add and reorder photos
Use Add photos to select note photos, then drag them into the order you want Lara to read them.
Built in
Choose how photos are handled
With Vault Sync, photos are saved to your Vault. Otherwise, they are used for the request and then discarded.
Built in
Review uncertain text
Lara marks text it could not read confidently with [?]. Check those parts and edit the markdown before inserting the note.
Built in
Preview or edit the result
Use Show preview to review the page layout or Edit markdown to make changes to the generated text.
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Choose where the note goes
Select Insert after cursor or New page below this one to place the editable result where it suits your notes.
How to use it
Open AI Capture
Type / in the editor and search for AI Capture.
Add your photos
Choose Add photos, select photos of your notes, and drag them into the order Lara should read them.
Choose a result style
Select Transcribe, Organize, or Study note to choose how Lara formats the same information.
Review the draft
Check any text marked with [?]. Use Show preview or Edit markdown to review and refine the result.
Insert the editable page
Choose Insert after cursor or New page below this one to add the finished note.
Where it works
On any page
In the / menu
Inside board cards
Turn other blocks into it
Own settings panel
Lara can add it for you
Examples
Class notes
Photograph handwritten lecture pages and choose Study note to create a structured page for revision.
Meeting notes
Add photos of printed meeting notes in order and choose Organize to give the same information headings and lists.
Faithful transcription
Use Transcribe when you want the text from a page of notes in its original order, ready to edit.
Tips · Limitations
Tips
Add pages in the order you want Lara to read them; drag to reorder before starting.
Choose Transcribe when preserving the original order matters more than adding structure.
Review text marked with [?] carefully before inserting the note.
Choose whether photos are saved to your Vault with Vault Sync or discarded after the request.
Limitations
AI Capture is part of Plus. A capture supports up to 5 photos on Plus and up to 10 on Max.
Lara uses only the information in the photos and does not add knowledge of its own.
A photo Lara cannot read may need to be tried as a JPEG or PNG.
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn a photo of notes into editable text?
Open AI Capture from the / menu, add a photo of your notes, choose a mode, review the result, and insert the editable page.
Can AI Capture read handwritten notes?
Yes. AI Capture turns photos of handwritten notes into editable notes. Review any text marked with [?] for parts Lara could not read confidently.
How do I organize notes from photos?
Choose Organize to keep the same facts while presenting them with clear headings and lists. Choose Study note for a finished study-friendly layout.
How many note photos can I use at once?
A capture supports up to 5 photos on Plus and up to 10 on Max. You can drag the photos to change their reading order.
Are my note photos saved?
With Vault Sync, photos are saved to your Vault. Otherwise, they are used for the request and then discarded.
Build your next page with AI Capture
Open Workspace, type / and add it in a second. Free to start, no credit card.