01 · Scan
Up to five pages at a time
Scan or import the pages of a letter, check and reorder them before reading, and save a draft to come back to later.
iPhone · Old letter reader · First letter free
Heirloom
Bring family letters back into focus. Photograph a handwritten letter, a page of cursive, or an old diary, and Heirloom turns it into text you can actually read — modernized, translated into English, or read aloud.
What’s inside
02 · Read
Cursive into clear text
AI transcription of handwritten letters, cursive, diary pages and old documents — with a modernized version in the original language, an English translation for non-English writing, and Read Aloud.
03 · Keep
Originals beside the words
Saved letters keep their original pages, so you can zoom in and compare. Correct the transcript or translation on your device and share whichever version you choose.
Pricing
Try it on a real letter. Your first letter is a free preview, so you can see how Heirloom handles your family’s handwriting before paying anything.
Heirloom Unlimited. Continued reading is a weekly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. Prices are shown before purchase, and you can manage or cancel in your Apple account settings.
Questions
Can Heirloom read cursive handwriting?
Yes. It is built for handwritten letters, cursive, diary pages and old documents. Results depend on the writing and the photo quality, so check important names, dates and uncertain passages against the original.
Can it translate old letters written in another language?
Yes. For non-English writing, Heirloom gives you an English translation alongside a modernized version in the original language.
Is it useful for genealogy and family history?
That is what it was made for — turning a box of family correspondence into text you can read, search, correct and share with relatives, while keeping the original pages with each letter.
Where are my letters stored?
Saved letters and your edits stay on your device. Reading a letter needs an internet connection, because the photos you select are sent to the reading service for transcription.
Can I fix mistakes in the transcription?
Yes. Edit the transcript, modernized text or translation on your device without another AI request. Heirloom keeps the original AI text and reminds you to check the related versions after a correction.
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