Transkribus: AI-Powered Handwritten Text Recognition for Historical Documents
TL;DR Transkribus is an AI-based Handwritten Text Recognition (HTR) platform. Supporting over 100 languages, it can recognize not only printed text but also handwriting. Its custom model training feature allows you to optimize recognition accuracy for specific handwriting styles and scripts. It has become an essential tool for DH researchers working on historical document transcription. What is Transkribus? Transkribus originated as a project at the University of Innsbruck, Austria, and is currently managed by READ-COOP SCE (a European cooperative). Its development has been supported by funding from the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme and other sources. ...
