ALTO XML Production with AI OCR
Transform scanned documents into searchable, accessible digital archives with advanced AI OCR technology and intelligent segmentation techniques.
Unlock your digital archives
EasyData converts any digital image to ALTO XML format, widely accepted in the archive and library world, making your organization's content accessible to the general public.
Professional archive digitization
Our OCR technology guarantees affordable, high-quality text recognition, making your content immediately searchable in PDF format and professionally accessible through the ALTO XML standard.
With over 25 years of experience in archive digitization, EasyData has established itself as a trusted partner for libraries, museums, and organizations worldwide who want to preserve and share their valuable collections.
Understanding ALTO XML
ALTO is an XML schema that contains metadata to describe the layout and content of textual sources, such as books or newspapers. The standard was originally developed to describe OCR text and layout information for digitized materials.
In practical terms, ALTO XML provides an encoding that stores document text and images along with their corresponding image coordinates. This allows users to view the complete original page in their browser and zoom in on specific text or smaller images - similar to how Google Earth works for geographic data.
Learn more about the ALTO XML standard from the Library of Congress.
Advanced data conversion capabilities
Our scalable approach combines multiple AI technologies to deliver superior results while reducing costs and eliminating common ALTO processing errors.
AI-driven OCR technology
Advanced machine learning algorithms ensure superior text recognition accuracy and automatically adapt to different document types and quality levels.
Smart page segmentation
Intelligent document analysis identifies text areas, images, and layout structures with precision, eliminating "hidden ALTO errors" that occur with competing solutions.
Real-time monitoring
Grafana dashboards provide complete transparency in processing progress, allowing project managers to track performance and quality metrics in real-time.
Cloud-native processing
Scalable cloud infrastructure processes projects of any size, from small collections to millions of documents, with consistently high-quality results.
European data sovereignty
All processing takes place within our secure European data centers, ensuring GDPR compliance and maintaining full control over your sensitive archive materials.
Automated quality control
Multiple validation layers ensure consistent output quality, with machine learning networks continuously improving recognition accuracy for various document types.
Fully automated data conversion
EasyData ALTO XML data conversion works automatically by default, making ALTO XML production accessible for collections of all sizes. This approach not only reduces conversion costs but also delivers faster results than traditional manual processes.
Our solution integrates seamlessly with existing business process management systems, providing a practical SaaS solution that aligns with modern digital transformation initiatives.
Multiple machine learning networks work together to ensure quality control, while comprehensive monitoring tools keep stakeholders informed throughout the entire conversion process.
Key advantages
Scalable solutions
From small manuscript collections to huge newspaper archives, our technology adapts to your specific project requirements while maintaining consistent quality standards.
Cost-effective processing
Cloud-based infrastructure eliminates expensive hardware investments while our automated workflows significantly reduce manual labor costs and processing time.
Enhanced accessibility
ALTO XML format enables advanced zoom functionality and precise text searching, making historical documents accessible to researchers and the general public.
Quality assurance
Advanced validation algorithms detect and correct common digitization errors, ensuring your digital archives meet the highest professional standards.
Frequently asked questions
Our solution eliminates "hidden ALTO errors" through advanced page segmentation technology and multiple validation layers. We vary OCR and segmentation techniques based on specific project requirements, ensuring optimal results for each document type.
Our system automatically analyzes each document, applies the appropriate OCR and segmentation algorithms, validates results through machine learning networks, and generates ALTO XML files with coordinate mapping for zoom functionality.
We process various materials including historical newspapers, manuscripts, books, legal documents, and archive collections. Our technology adapts to different languages, scripts, and document conditions.
Absolutely. All processing takes place within our European data centers with GDPR compliance. We maintain strict data sovereignty standards and provide complete security for sensitive archive materials.
We provide Grafana dashboards for real-time monitoring of processing progress, quality metrics, and system performance. This transparency is especially valuable for large-scale projects requiring project management oversight.
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Discover how EasyData's ALTO XML production can transform your document collections into accessible digital resources.