Evernote is a note-taking software application that allows users to easily capture information from any device or platform. It uses optical character recognition to store handwritten notes, photos, web pages and other content in a searchable digital format. Evernote syncs across a user's devices so information is always up to date and accessible from anywhere. Common uses include keeping notes, tasks, research, recipes and more. It was founded in 2006 and allows easy importing of content through features like email, web clipping, and uploading from mobile devices.