Old handwriting recovery

Turn old handwriting into editable text you can verify.

Upload one old, faded or partly readable PDF or image. Get editable files, a summary, source references and review notes. One document is $9. No subscription.

$9 onceOne document, no subscription

Up to 200 MBPDFs up to 200 pages

Reviewable outputCheck uncertain text against the source

Upload one document - $9 See a real example

Start one recovery

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One document recovery - $9 The secure upload completes before Stripe opens. You are not charged if checkout does not open.

What you receiveEditable text files, structured data when available, summary, source references and review notes.

Review requiredAI-assisted recovery must be checked against the original document.

Select a file to validate it before secure upload and checkout.

Cloud processing is used. Only upload material you are authorized to process.

Public before-and-after evidence

From a handwritten census record to reviewable text.

Old family records often combine cursive handwriting, faded scans and dense columns. The recovery package keeps uncertain names and values visible for verification.

Handwritten 1930 US Census population schedule with dense rows and columns

Reviewable rows recovered from the handwritten census schedule

The preview separates names, relationships, ages and occupations while marking readings that need checking. It is evidence of the review workflow, not a guarantee that every character will be exact.

Source: 1930 Census Orchard Street schedule, U.S. National Archives. Inspect the full Atlas case.

Recover, review, use.

Select one PDF or image and let the browser verify its format and capacity.
Upload securely, then complete the one-time $9 Stripe checkout.
Review names, dates and uncertain passages against the original image.
Use the editable files and source references in your research workflow.

What requires extra attention.

Faded ink, obsolete spelling, unfamiliar names, ditto marks, marginal notes and overlapping columns can produce uncertain readings. DocUnlocked exposes review notes so those passages can be checked instead of silently treated as authoritative.

Questions before uploading.

How much does one recovery cost?

One document costs $9 as a one-time purchase. There is no subscription.

What files will I receive?

The package includes editable text files, structured data when available, a summary, source references and review notes.

Will names and dates be exact?

No. AI-assisted results vary. Check names, dates and uncertain passages against the source.

Can I process a private family record?

Only upload material you are authorized to process. Cloud processing is used.

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