AI-powered OCR extracts every article, adds historical context, and makes centuries-old newspapers fully searchable — including by meaning, not just keywords.
Free pilot — 5 pages, no credit card required
Three simple steps to transform scanned documents into a searchable, AI-enriched archive.
Drag and drop scanned newspaper images (JPEG, PNG). Upload via the web interface or connect a shared folder for batch processing.
Our multi-stage AI pipeline analyzes layout, transcribes every column and ad, structures content into articles, and verifies accuracy against the original scan.
Browse your digitized library, search by keyword or meaning, ask questions with the AI Librarian, and explore AI-generated historical context for every page.
Everything you need to digitize, search, and analyze historical documents.
Reads 5-7 column layouts, rotated ads, tables, and edge content from historical broadsheets.
Automatically separates and classifies articles, advertisements, legal notices, and mastheads.
Generates historical context and era-relevant annotations for each extracted article.
Search by meaning, not just keywords. Vector-powered search finds relevant articles even without exact word matches.
Ask questions across your entire archive in natural language and get AI-powered answers with source citations.
Connect a shared Google Drive folder for automated batch processing. Drop scans in, results appear in your library.
Searchable PDF, ALTO/XML, JSON, and Markdown exports for integration with library systems and research tools.
Auto-typed content: article, advertisement, legal notice, public announcement, masthead, and more.
Researchers, archivists, and institutions use ArchiveLM to turn historical collections into searchable, analyzable knowledge bases.
Digitize decades of parliamentary debates, committee proceedings, and legislative journals. Search across sessions, track speaker contributions, and map policy evolution over time.
A researcher analyzing 25 years of legislative debates to map the trajectory of language rights policy.
Process 19th and 20th century broadsheets — multi-column layouts, mixed content types, faded print. AI segments articles, classifies content, and makes every piece searchable.
A national library digitizing 170 years of newspaper records for public access and policy research.
Extract and structure historical case files, land records, and legal notices. Search across decades of proceedings to build case histories and legal genealogies.
A law firm researching historical land title chains across century-old registry records.
Upload scanned primary sources — diaries, correspondence, institutional records. Ask research questions across your entire corpus and get cited answers.
A PhD student analyzing 10,000 pages of historical correspondence to identify social networks and influence patterns.
Search birth records, immigration logs, church registries, and community newspapers. Find family names, dates, and connections buried in historical documents.
A family historian tracing immigration records across multiple ports and decades.
Universities, museums, and cultural institutions preserving and making accessible their unique historical collections — with AI enrichments that add context for public audiences.
A university archive making its 19th-century faculty records searchable for the first time.
Start free with 5 pages. Upload scans, paste URLs, or import PDFs — any document type. For larger projects, we'll tailor a plan to your collection and research goals.
Try it out — see what's possible
5 pages included
For individual researchers & academics
Monthly page allocation
For libraries, archives & universities
Higher monthly volume
Bulk processing for large collections
Custom volume
All paid plans start with a free pilot so you can validate the results on your data before committing.
Supports: newspapers, books, parliamentary records, legal documents, manuscripts, digital PDFs, and more.
Verified pricing and features from official competitor websites (2026).
| Capability | ArchiveLM | Veridian | Generic OCR | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price/page | From $0.30 | $0.70-1.20 | $0.0015 (text only) | $6-12 |
| AI Enrichments | Yes | No | No | No |
| Semantic Search | Yes | No | No | No |
| RAG Chat | Yes | No | No | No |
| Article Segmentation | AI-powered | Manual + AI | No | Manual |
| Processing Speed | ~3 min | Hours | Seconds (OCR only) | 6-12 min |
| Historical Expertise | Native | Yes | Generic | Depends |
Sources: Veridian (veridiansoftware.com), Google Document AI, Amazon Textract, GMR Transcription.
Join archivists, historians, and researchers preserving historical documents for future generations. Start with a free pilot — we process 5 of your pages at no cost.
Free tier — no credit card required. Paid plans tailored to your collection and research goals.