Hindi & Punjabi Transcription Project

$10-30 USD

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Posted 7 days ago

$10-30 USD

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I have scanned images of handwritten personal letters in both Hindi and Punjabi. To make sure we are the right fit for one another, I would like you to start with a pilot batch of five pages. Your task is simple yet detail-oriented: read the handwriting carefully and reproduce every word in a clean plain-text file—no formatting, no OCR shortcuts, strictly human transcription. Accuracy matters more than speed; diacritics, line breaks, and any visible corrections in the original should be reflected exactly as written. If a word is illegible, mark it with “[unclear]” so I can review it later. Once the sample is delivered to specification, you’ll move on to the full collection of 100+ pages. A strong track record in both Hindi and Punjabi transcription is essential, so please share relevant examples or references when you apply. Confidentiality is expected because the letters are private. Deliverable: • One UTF-8 plain-text file containing verbatim transcriptions of the first five pages, clearly separated by page breaks (“— Page 1 —”, “— Page 2 —”, etc.). I will review the file for completeness and fidelity against the scans; if everything aligns, we’ll proceed immediately to the remainder of the project.

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@Amnexa

Hello, I am Amna, a seasoned professional with over 6 years of experience in transcription, translation, and content writing. I have thoroughly reviewed your project requirements for Hindi and Punjabi transcription. With a proven track record in accurate transcription, I guarantee meticulous attention to detail in reproducing handwritten letters into plain text files. My expertise ensures that diacritics, line breaks, and corrections are faithfully represented. I will mark any unclear words for your review. Having successfully completed over 210 projects for a diverse clientele, I offer a comprehensive range of services under one profile. Let's discuss further details in the chat to ensure a successful collaboration. Regards, Amna

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@ishratu

Hello, I am interested in assisting with your handwritten Hindi and Punjabi transcription project. I understand that this is a manual transcription task, not OCR. I will carefully read each handwritten page and reproduce the text exactly as written in a UTF-8 plain-text file. I will preserve line breaks, diacritics, visible corrections, and mark any unreadable words as [unclear], following your instructions. I am happy to complete the five-page pilot first so you can verify the quality and accuracy before moving on to the full collection. I understand the importance of confidentiality and will treat all personal letters with complete privacy. Although I am building my freelancing profile, I have strong reading and typing skills in Hindi and Punjabi and pay close attention to detail. Accuracy is my top priority, and I will communicate promptly if I encounter any unclear sections. I look forward to completing the sample and, hopefully, the full 100+ page project. Thank you for your time and consideration. Best regards Ishrat Fatima

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