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I need the text from a series of printed documents keyed into clean, UTF-8 plain-text files. The material is strictly text—no tables, numbers, or special formatting—so the focus is on accurate transcription and faithful preservation of original paragraphs, headings, and punctuation. I will supply high-resolution scans of each printed page. Your job is to read what you see and type it verbatim into a .txt file, checking carefully for typos or omissions before submitting. That’s the entire scope: printed documents in, plain text out. If you have a solid track record with fast, error-free typing and a strong eye for detail, I’d like to work with you. Turnaround time and any questions about the workflow can be sorted out once we connect.
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Hello, I'd be happy to help with this transcription project. I will accurately type the text from your printed document scans into clean UTF-8 plain-text (.txt) files, preserving the original headings, paragraphs, punctuation, and wording exactly as shown. Every file will be manually checked to ensure it is error-free. Before we begin, could you please let me know: - How many pages are included in total? - What is your expected deadline? - Will all the scans be high-resolution and easy to read? I'm available to start immediately and look forward to working with you. Thank you!
$60 USD in 7 days
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Hi! This is exactly the kind of work I do well — careful manual transcription rather than raw OCR dumps. I'll type directly from your scans into clean UTF-8 .txt files, preserving paragraph breaks, headings, and punctuation exactly as they appear in the original, then proofread each file against the source before submitting. Since it's billed hourly, my speed will depend a bit on print quality and page density, but I work carefully and consistently rather than rushing, which keeps error rates low and avoids rework on your end. A couple of quick questions to help me plan the workflow: Roughly how many pages/documents are in the batch, and will they come all at once or in stages? Any preference on how headings should be marked in plain text (e.g., blank line + all caps, or a specific style)? Do you want files split one-per-document, or combined into fewer files? Happy to start as soon as we connect and I get the first batch of scans. Let me know your expected turnaround and I'll confirm mine once I see a sample page or two.
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This project immediately caught my attention because it is exactly the type of work I do best. Your requirement for accurate transcription of printed documents into clean, UTF-8 plain-text files aligns perfectly with my skills. Ensuring a seamless, user-friendly process while preserving the original formatting is my priority. While I am new to freelancer, I have tons of experience and have done other projects off site. My strong attention to detail and commitment to error-free typing will ensure the highest quality results. If this sounds like what you're looking for I'd love to hear more about your project. Regards, Warrick Van Eeden
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Hey there, Accuracy is what makes a transcription project successful, and that's exactly what I focus on. I can manually type your printed documents into clean UTF-8 text files while preserving every paragraph, heading, punctuation mark, and word exactly as written. Every file is proofread before delivery to ensure it's clean, complete, and ready to use. I'm available to start immediately and can provide consistent, high-quality work throughout the project. Looking forward to working with you. Best Regards, Abdullah Sajid.
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