What is Axiom Notes?
Axiom Notes is a structure-aware handwriting transcription engine built specifically for STEM notation.
It reads handwritten equations, formulas, derivations, tables, and diagrams—and outputs them as standard text formats you can use anywhere.
Unlike generic OCR tools that flatten math into unreadable text, Axiom Notes understands spatial relationships:
- Superscripts and subscripts
- Fractions and nested expressions
- Matrices and aligned equations
- Greek symbols and operators
Your notes remain mathematically correct.
What problem does Axiom Notes solve?
Handwritten STEM notes are powerful—but fragile.
- Typing equations is slow and error-prone
- Photos of notes are not searchable
- Generic OCR destroys mathematical meaning
- Proprietary formats lock your work inside apps
Axiom Notes solves this by turning handwriting into plain-text structure.
Once converted, your notes become:
- Searchable
- Editable
- Shareable
- Future-proof
How Axiom Notes works
1. Add your notes
Upload scanned pages or photos of handwritten work. PDFs and images are supported. No templates. No formatting rules.
2. Structure is detected
Axiom Notes separates text, equations, tables, and diagrams based on their spatial layout. Fractions stay fractions. Matrices stay matrices. Nothing collapses into linear text.
3. Export clean output
Copy or download your notes as:
- LaTeX (compile-ready)
- Markdown with MathJax
- Vector PDF
Use the output in Overleaf, Obsidian, Notion, or any editor.
Why structure matters
For studying
Search your handwritten notes instantly. Reorganize material without retyping equations.
For research
Move lab notebooks and derivations directly into papers and reports. Reduce transcription errors.
For long-term access
Ink fades. Screenshots rot. Plain text LaTeX and Markdown remain readable decades from now.
For independence
Your notes belong to you. No lock-in. No proprietary formats.
How Axiom Notes is different from generic OCR
Generic OCR tools treat handwriting as linear text.
Axiom Notes treats handwriting as structured notation.
| Generic OCR | Axiom Notes |
|---|---|
| Flattens equations | Preserves structure |
| Breaks fractions | Keeps hierarchy |
| Outputs images | Outputs text |
| Locks data | Uses open formats |
If your notes contain math, physics, or chemistry, generic OCR will fail. Axiom Notes is built for this exact use case.
Who uses Axiom Notes?
- STEM students preparing for exams
- Researchers digitizing lab notebooks
- Engineers documenting derivations
- Anyone who writes equations by hand
If you write STEM notes on paper, Axiom Notes is built for you.
Supported formats
Input
- PNG
- JPG
Output
- LaTeX
- Markdown
- Vector PDF
All outputs are standard, editable, and portable.
Frequently asked questions
What is Axiom Notes used for?
Axiom Notes is used to convert handwritten STEM notes into structured digital formats like LaTeX and Markdown.
Does Axiom Notes work with math and equations?
Yes. Axiom Notes is designed specifically for mathematical and scientific notation, including fractions, matrices, and integrals.
Can I use Axiom Notes with Overleaf or Obsidian?
Yes. Axiom Notes outputs standard LaTeX and Markdown compatible with Overleaf, Obsidian, Notion, and other editors.
Is Axiom Notes OCR?
Not in the traditional sense. Axiom Notes is a structure-aware transcription system, not generic OCR.