Remove Handwriting from Image Online

Remove handwritten notes, pen marks, answers and scribbles from images while preserving printed text.

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Erase Handwriting for Clean, Reusable Images

Turn marked-up images into cleaner copies for studying, printing, and sharing. LightPDF removes unwanted handwriting while keeping printed text, backgrounds, and layouts as intact as possible, so you can reuse your materials without recreating them.

Why use LightPDF to remove handwriting?

· Clear handwritten answers from worksheet images for repeat practice.
· Remove distracting notes and pen marks for easier reading.
· Preserve printed questions, text, and page structure.
· Create reusable copies of forms and handouts without retyping.
· Process images online without installing extra software.

When to Remove Handwriting from Images

Worksheets for Repeat Practice

Remove handwritten answers from completed worksheets so students can practice the same questions again with a clean copy.

Reading Materials

Erase margin notes from articles and reading passages for a cleaner, less distracting reading experience.

Reusable Forms and Templates

Remove handwritten entries from forms, checklists, and planning sheets so they are ready to reuse.

Teaching Materials

Clear handwritten solutions and lesson notes from handouts to create clean copies for students or future classes.

Office Drafts and Handouts

Remove handwritten comments and pen marks from drafts and handouts before sharing cleaner copies.

Scanned Documents

Remove handwritten marks from scanned pages for cleaner digital copies.

How to Remove Handwriting from Image？

Remove handwriting from an image in 3 steps

Upload Your Image

Select a photo or photos you want to clean.

Remove the Handwriting

Start processing to erase handwritten content from the image while retaining the printed material as much as possible.

Download the Image

Download the result for reuse, sharing, or printing.

Why Use LightPDF to Remove Handwriting?

Compare LightPDF with other Handwriting Remover

Feature	LightPDF	RemoveHandwriting	kaze.ai
Pen Mark Removal	Yes	Yes	No
Printed Text & Layout Preservation	Yes	Yes	Yes
Batch image processing	Yes	Yes	Yes
Manual Adjustment Required	No	No	Yes
Supported Image Formats	PNG, JPG, WEBP	JPG and PNG	PNG, JPG, WEBP
Preview	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ease of Use	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Output Quality	High quality	Standard	Standard

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I remove handwriting from multiple images at once?

Yes. Upload multiple images to LightPDF and remove handwriting in one batch, saving time when cleaning worksheets, study materials, or document images.

Can I remove handwriting from scanned image?

Yes. You can use document photos or scanned pages saved as images, including worksheets, practice tests, forms, and handouts. For better results, upload a sharp, evenly lit image with clearly readable text.

Will the printed text and layout stay intact?

LightPDF is designed to preserve printed text and the page layout while removing handwriting. Dense marks that overlap words, numbers, or diagrams may affect the result, so check these areas before using the cleaned image.

Can I erase handwritten answers from worksheet images?

Yes. Remove handwritten answers and working notes from worksheet or practice test images to create fresh copies for repeat practice. Review questions, symbols, and diagrams before printing or sharing.

Is handwriting removal the same as OCR?

No. Handwriting removal erases unwanted marks from an image. OCR recognizes and extracts text so you can copy or edit it. Use LightPDF’s Image to Text tool if you want to extract the remaining printed text.