Supported Formats & Languages
Learn about the file formats, document types, and languages we support
Supported File Formats
JPG / JPEG
Most common format
Ideal for scanned photographs of documents. Widely supported and efficient for storage.
PNG
Lossless quality
Best for preserving image quality without compression artifacts. Larger file sizes.
TIFF
Archival quality
Professional archival format. Excellent for high-quality scans from archives and libraries.
WebP
Modern format
Modern image format with excellent compression. Good balance of quality and file size.
File Requirements
- Maximum file size: 20 MB per image
- Recommended resolution: 300 DPI or higher
- Color mode: RGB or Grayscale
Supported Document Types
Birth Records
Birth certificates, baptismal records, naming ceremonies
Marriage Records
Marriage certificates, banns, wedding records
Death Records
Death certificates, burial records, obituaries
Church Records
Parish registers, confirmation records, church books
Civil Registration
Government vital records, civil certificates
Other Historical Documents
Census records, wills, property documents
Supported Languages
Input Languages (Source Documents)
Our AI can transcribe documents written in virtually any language, including historical scripts. We've been extensively tested on:
Output Languages (Translation)
Your transcription can be translated to any of these languages:
Tips for Best Results
Use high-resolution scans - 300 DPI or higher produces the best results.
Ensure good lighting - Avoid shadows and uneven illumination.
Keep documents flat - Minimize curves and wrinkles when scanning.
Include the full page - Don't crop too close to the text.