Top 5 AI Tools for Transcribing Handwritten Historical Documents

Nicole Elder Dyer
Free

Learn essential genealogical principles for creating accurate historical document transcriptions, then discover which AI tools excel at following these established standards. We’ll examine the top 5 AI-powered transcription tools—including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Archive Studio, and Handwriting OCR—evaluating how effectively each can be guided to produce transcriptions that meet genealogical best practices. Discover prompting strategies that help AI models identify potential errors, flag uncertainties, and facilitate human review and correction. Follow-along exercises demonstrate how to craft prompts that encourage proper transcription methodology while leveraging each tool’s strengths.

Wed, September 2 2026: 15:30 UTC

About the speaker

About the speaker

Nicole Dyer is a professional genealogist specializing in Southern United States research and genetic genealogy. She is the creator of FamilyLocket.com and the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast. She co-authored Research Like a Pro: A Genealogi
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