Leo

Why the name Leo?

Leo, our namesake mascot, after the Latin word for lion, symbolizes strength, dependability, and insight. It’s also short for paleography, the study of deciphering historical manuscripts, derived from the Greek roots palaiós (old) gráphein (to write). And in Spanish, leo means "I read," aligning with our mission to help you interpret the past with ease.

Why should I choose Leo over alternative services?

Leo leverages the latest advancements in AI and machine learning technology to offer a service that is uniquely well optimised for the complexities of working with historical manuscripts. Unlike traditional HTR (handwritten text recognition) platforms that require users to manually transcribe many pages to train a custom model, it delivers high-accuracy results immediately.

Will Leo work for my documents?

Leo is trained to work for books, newspapers, and other printed materials, as well as manuscripts written in handwriting such as secretary or cursive hand. This includes the vast majority of English texts produced over the past half millennium, with the exception of manuscripts written in less common hands, such as those used in some clerical and legal contexts.

How much does a single credit transcribe?

Each credit transcribes a single image. Each image can be a single page or a double-page spread.

What is the difference between monthly and lifetime credits?

Monthly credits come with subscriptions and expire at the end of each monthly billing cycle. The billing cycle is based on the date you originally purchased your subscriptions, not the end of the calendar month. These credits refresh each month but any unused credits from the previous cycle will expire.