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Scan your scoresheet
Take or upload a photo of your handwritten chess notation.
3 free scans · €9.99 one-time unlock · no subscription
ANDROID + WEB APP
Chess scoresheet scanner: Photo to PGN.
Photograph your chess scoresheet, review the recognized moves, replay and analyze your game, and export it as PGN. Use Chess PGN Scanner on Android or directly in your browser — including on iPhone and iPad.
HOW IT WORKS
From paper to playable chess.
A simple workflow for club games, tournaments and training.
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Review and correct
Check the detected moves against the original photo and chessboard. Correct unclear notation when needed.
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Replay, analyze & export
Replay the reconstructed game, use the available analysis tools and save or share its PGN.
YOU STAY IN CONTROL
AI recognizes. You decide.
Handwriting can be ambiguous. Chess PGN Scanner combines AI recognition with position-aware move validation and visual correction, so you can check the result before exporting.
Chess-aware validation
Moves are checked against the current position.
Visual review
Compare the detected notation with your scoresheet and chessboard.
Manual and swipe correction
Fix unclear moves quickly without entering the entire game again.
MORE THAN A SCANNER
Digitize. Replay. Learn.
Tools for turning a paper scoresheet into a game you can work with.
Interactive chessboard
Replay your game move by move.
Stockfish analysis
Review engine evaluations and candidate moves.
Fast corrections
Correct uncertain notation with visual and swipe-based workflows.
Recent games
Return to games you have saved in the app.
PGN export
Download or share standard PGN text and files.
PGN import
Open existing PGN files or text in the Web App.
CHOOSE YOUR PLATFORM
One purpose. Two ways to scan.
Choose the experience that suits your device.
NATIVE ANDROID APP
Chess PGN Scanner for Android
Scan, correct, replay, analyze and export games on your Android phone. Three scans are free. After that, unlock the full version for €9.99 with a one-time purchase — no subscription.
Get it on Google Play ↗IN YOUR BROWSER
Chess PGN Scanner Web
Use the scanner in your browser without installing an Android app. Designed for modern mobile browsers, including iPhone and iPad. Three scans are free. After that, unlock the full version for €9.99 with a one-time purchase — no subscription.
Try the Web App ↗YOUR GAME. YOUR PLATFORM.
Export your PGN. Keep analyzing.
Use your reconstructed game with the chess tools you already know.
Lichess
Continue with your PGN in Lichess.
Chess.com
Use your PGN for analysis on Chess.com.
ChessBase
Use the PGN with ChessBase-compatible tools.
PGN
Save or share the standard PGN file or text.
SIMPLE PRICING
Try 3 scans. Unlock once.
Start with three free scans on Android or in the Web App. Then unlock the full version with a one-time purchase.
ANDROID + WEB APP
€9.99
One-time unlock — no subscription. Available for both the Android app and the Web App. The price shown in Google Play may be displayed in your local currency.
- ✓3 free scans
- ✓One-time unlock
- ✓No subscription
- ✓PGN download and sharing
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Chess PGN Scanner on iPhone?
Yes. Open the Web App in a compatible browser on your iPhone or iPad.
Do I have to install anything?
No for the Web App. Android users can alternatively install the native app from Google Play.
Can it read any handwriting perfectly?
No handwriting recognition is perfect. You can review and correct detected moves before export.
Can I analyze games?
The apps include game replay and Stockfish-based analysis tools. Individual controls may differ between Android and Web.
Which export formats are available?
PGN files and PGN text can be used with Lichess, Chess.com, ChessBase and other PGN-compatible software.
How much does Chess PGN Scanner cost?
You can try three scans for free on Android or in the Web App. After that, the full version costs €9.99 as a one-time unlock. There is no subscription.
CHESS PGN SCANNER
Your games deserve
another look.
Turn your next handwritten scoresheet into a digital game, ready to replay and analyze.
3 free scans · €9.99 one-time unlock · no subscription
How to convert a handwritten chess scoresheet to PGN
A chess scoresheet scanner uses optical character recognition (OCR) to read recorded moves from a photo. Chess PGN Scanner checks those moves against the position on the board and lets you review uncertain handwriting before you export the game. It scans written notation; it does not reconstruct an entire game from a single photo of pieces on a board.
Take a clear photo of your notation
Place the scoresheet flat, include every column and photograph it in even light without shadows. Keep the move numbers and both players’ moves in frame. Check the crop before recognition, then compare the detected moves with your original sheet. Correct unclear moves instead of assuming every character was read perfectly.
Scan chess notation on Android, iPhone or iPad
Use the native Android app or open the web app in a compatible browser on iPhone, iPad or computer. Once you have checked the moves, download the PGN and use it with Lichess, Chess.com, ChessBase or another compatible chess program. PGN stores the moves of your game in a portable text format; it is different from a photograph or PDF of the paper scoresheet.
Try the chess scoresheet scanner · Read the detailed scoresheet scanning guide