Transform Heritage Documents Into Digital Archives
Professional OCR transcription service specializing in historical manuscripts, genealogy records, and archival documents for Canadian researchers, academics, and legal professionals.
Heritage Document Specialization
Our advanced OCR technology and heritage expertise transforms historical documents into accessible digital formats while preserving their cultural and historical integrity.
Historical Records
Transform handwritten documents, letters, and journals from any century into searchable digital text.
- Handwriting recognition
- Multi-century dating
- Preserves original formatting
Genealogy Records
Process census data, vital records, and family documents including difficult cursive handwriting.
- Difficult cursive recognition
- Heritage data structure
- Historical date formats
Legal Documents
Professional transcription of court records, estate documents, and legal archives with precision.
- Cursive records expertise
- Historical legal formats
- Confidential handling
Academic Archives
Support research institutions with bulk processing of historical collections and academic papers.
- Batch processing
- Research metadata
- Citation formatting
Advanced OCR Technology
State-of-the-art recognition for documents from the 1600s to present day.
Bilingual Processing
Expert handling of English and French heritage documents with cultural context.
Fast Turnaround
Most documents are processed within 1-12 hours, depending on size and complexity.
Canadian Data Security
All data is stored within Canada, PIPEDA compliant with archival standards.
Transparent Document Processing Rates
Professional document transcription with no hidden fees. All prices in Canadian dollars, including provincial taxes where applicable.
New accounts receive 10 free credits to try the service!
All Documents
All document types including tables, forms, and complex layouts
Minimum purchase: $5 CAD
What's Included
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Volume discounts available for 1,000+ pages • Educational institution discounts • Government billing available
All prices are in CAD. GST (5%) applies in Canada. PST (7%) applies in British Columbia.
Preserving Canadian Heritage Through Technology
Based in Vancouver, Canada, we specialize in digitizing Canadian heritage documents with precision and care. Our mission is to make historical records accessible to researchers, genealogists, and families across Canada.
Our Story
Borealis OCR was born from a passion for Canadian history and a frustration with existing digitization tools that couldn't handle the unique challenges of heritage documents—faded handwriting, aged paper, multiple languages, and historical formatting.
Our team combines decades of archival experience with cutting-edge AI technology to create the most accurate OCR solution specifically designed for Canadian heritage documents from the 1800s through the 1980s.
Based in Vancouver, Canada with expertise in Canadian historical materials, we understand the cultural and historical context that makes each document unique. Every algorithm has been developed by testing on authentic Canadian historical records.
Why Choose Us?
Heritage Specialization
Unlike generic OCR tools, we specialize exclusively in heritage documents, in particular Canadian archival documents, and understand the unique challenges of historical handwriting, aging, and period-specific formatting.
Security & Privacy
Your family documents and historical records are precious. We use enterprise-grade encryption and never store your documents after processing is complete.
Bilingual Excellence
Fluent in both English and French, our OCR technology handles the linguistic diversity of Canadian historical documents with equal precision.
Questions About Your Heritage Documents?
Our heritage document specialists are here to help. Whether you need technical support, have questions about pricing, or want guidance on preparing your documents, we're ready to assist.
Send Us a Message
Tell us about your heritage document project and we'll get back to you quickly.
Contact Information
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about our heritage document services
How long does processing take?
Most documents are processed within 1-12 hours, depending on size and complexity.
What file formats do you accept?
We accept PDF files up to 2 GB in size, or zip archives of page images. For other formats, please contact us.
Is my data secure?
Yes, we use enterprise-grade encryption and delete your source files after processing.
Do you offer bulk discounts?
Yes, contact us for custom pricing on large heritage digitization projects.