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Text2Pen

Text2Pen is a tool that converts typed text into handwritten-style input directly inside Microsoft OneNote (Windows) and also supports Linux.

🖊️ What is Text2Pen?

Text2Pen lets you type any text and have it automatically "written" into OneNote as handwritten ink — no stylus required. It is especially useful for students, note-takers, and anyone who wants the aesthetic of handwritten notes without the effort.

✨ Why is it cool?

  • Type, don't write — produce handwritten-looking notes at typing speed
  • OneNote integration — output goes directly into your open OneNote page
  • Table support — paste tab-separated content and it is inserted as a table
  • AI sidebar — chat assistant with image-upload support built right into the app (backend temporarily unavailable — see Limitations)
  • Automatic updates — the updater keeps Text2Pen and itself up to date silently in the background, with SHA-256 hash verification for every download
  • Privacy-first — completely offline by default; optional anonymous telemetry is opt-in only

🚀 Installation

  1. Download the latest Installer.exe from the Releases page.
  2. Run Installer.exe and click Install.
    • Text2Pen.exe is placed in %LOCALAPPDATA%\Text2Pen\.
    • A Start-Menu shortcut is created automatically.
    • The updater (Update.exe) is registered to run on startup.
  3. Launch Text2Pen from the Start Menu.

▶️ Usage

  1. Open Microsoft OneNote and navigate to the page where you want to write.
  2. Start Text2Pen.
  3. Type (or paste) your text into the input field.
  4. Click Write — Text2Pen will inject the text as handwritten ink into OneNote.

Uninstallation

Run Installer.exe again and click Uninstall. All files and shortcuts are removed automatically.

📋 Features

Feature Details
Text → Handwriting Converts typed text to handwritten ink in OneNote
Table input Tab-separated text is inserted as a table
AI Chat Sidebar Built-in assistant with chat and image upload
Automatic Updates Background updater with SHA-256 integrity verification
Optional Telemetry Anonymous crash/error reporting (opt-in, disabled by default)
Windows-native Deep integration via Win32 API

⚠️ Limitations

  • Requires Microsoft OneNote — the desktop or Web version must be open and in focus when writing.
  • Backend / AI features temporarily unavailable — some backend-dependent features (AI chat, AI text generation) are currently disabled due to legal reasons.

⚠️ Disclaimer

Use Text2Pen entirely at your own risk.

  • Text2Pen automates input into Microsoft OneNote, which may violate Microsoft's Terms of Service. Use it only for personal, non-commercial purposes.
  • The tool may overwrite, modify, or delete OneNote content if used incorrectly.
  • The developers are not liable for any loss of data, application crashes, or other unintended effects.
  • Always save your work before using Text2Pen.
  • Text2Pen may replace or update its executable files automatically. Only run it if you trust the source.

🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Text2Pen respects your privacy. The application works completely offline by default. No personal data is collected without your explicit consent.

2. Telemetry (Optional, Opt-In)

Text2Pen offers optional anonymous telemetry to help improve stability and reliability.

  • Telemetry is disabled by default and only enabled if you explicitly opt in.
  • You can change this setting at any time in the application settings.

3. What data is collected (if enabled)

If telemetry is enabled, the following anonymous technical data may be sent:

  • Application error and crash reports
  • Operating system type (e.g. Windows)
  • Timestamp of the error
  • Sanitized error messages (no usernames, no file contents)

4. What data is NOT collected

Text2Pen never collects:

  • Names, email addresses, or account data
  • Typed or drawn text content
  • Mouse or keyboard recordings
  • Hardware identifiers
  • Location data

5. Data processing location

Telemetry data may be processed on servers outside the European Union. Only anonymous technical data is transmitted.

6. Purpose of data processing

Telemetry data is used exclusively for debugging errors, improving application stability, and fixing crashes. No tracking, profiling, or advertising is performed.

7. Opt-out

You can disable telemetry at any time in the application settings. Once disabled, no further telemetry data will be sent.

8. Contact

If you have questions about privacy or data handling, please open a GitHub Issue.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome and appreciated.

How to contribute

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create a new branch (feature/your-feature-name)
  3. Make your changes
  4. Commit your changes
  5. Open a pull request

What you can contribute

  • Bug fixes
  • Performance improvements
  • UI/UX enhancements
  • Documentation improvements

Guidelines

  • Keep changes focused and minimal
  • Write clear commit messages
  • Ensure the application still works correctly

For larger changes, please open an issue first to discuss your idea.

📜 License

Text2Pen Backend is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).

See the LICENSE file for details.

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