No, PaperSurvey can only process surveys created within our platform. This ensures accurate recognition through our specialized formatting and unique identifiers.

Why surveys must be created in PaperSurvey

Our recognition system relies on specific elements that are automatically added to every survey:

• Corner marks for page alignment
• Unique barcodes for survey identification
• Precise checkbox positioning
• Optimized spacing for handwriting recognition

These elements cannot be retroactively added to existing survey designs from other platforms.

What you can do instead

Starting fresh

If you haven't collected any responses yet, you can recreate your survey in PaperSurvey:

1. Use our form builder to match your original design
2. Import questions from CSV if you have many items
3. Customize the layout to match your needs
4. Generate new printable PDFs with proper formatting

Already collected responses?

If you've already collected paper responses using another platform's survey:

• Manual data entry may be your only option
• Consider using PaperSurvey for future survey rounds

Benefits of using PaperSurvey from the start

• Automatic processing saves hours of manual entry
• Built-in duplicate detection prevents data errors
• Real-time verification catches issues early
• Export to multiple formats (CSV, Excel, SPSS)

Need help migrating?

Our support team can assist with:

• Recreating complex survey designs
• Importing question lists
• Setting up similar logic and formatting
• Training your team on the platform

While we understand it's frustrating to recreate existing surveys, this requirement ensures the highest accuracy and reliability for your data collection.