What is MyHeritage Scribe AI?
MyHeritage Scribe AI is your "AI-powered historian" that interprets images and documents using specialized prompts specifically designed for genealogy and historical records. It does not just scan images, it provides a structured, detailed analysis designed to help you understand not only what you are looking at, but also what that document or image means in the context of the time of its creation.
At a glance:
AI-powered historian for genealogy and historical records.
Transcribes, translates, and identifies key genealogical details.
Analyzes visual clues in photos and interprets gravestones or coats of arms.
Processes multi-page PDFs as a single contextual unit.
How does MyHeritage Scribe AI work?
MyHeritage Scribe AI uses a comprehensive approach to process various types of historical materials, whether they are written documents, photographs, or special artifacts.
Click on the categories below in order to open the collapsible sections.
Analyzing records
Analyzing records
When you upload a document, MyHeritage Scribe AI transcribes the text, whether handwritten or printed. If it detects that the language is different from yours, it provides a translation according to the language of the site your are on. The translation can be displayed in all of our available languages on the MyHeritage platform. It also identifies key genealogical details such as names, dates, and places, and provides background information about the type of document you have uploaded. If you upload a multi-page letter or record as a single PDF, MyHeritage Scribe AI analyzes the entire document as one contextual unit.
Analyzing historical photos
Analyzing historical photos
For historical photos, the tool examines visual clues such as clothing, hairstyles, objects, architecture, and photographic techniques to estimate when and where the image was taken. It can also describe the scene, identify notable elements, and provide historical context to give you a deeper understanding of your ancestors.
Processing special record types
Processing special record types
MyHeritage Scribe AI also features specialized logic for unique genealogical markers.
For Gravestones: MyHeritage Scribe AI transcribes inscriptions and interprets traditional symbols carved into the stone. This helps reveal hidden meanings in the markers of those who came before us. You can use Scribe AI for both uploaded photos and for records already available within the MyHeritage platform.
For Coats of Arms: It provides a formal heraldic description, explains the meaning of symbols and colors, and assesses whether the design follows historical heraldic conventions.
What File Types and Sizes can I upload?
Supported File Types: .jpg, .png, and .pdf.
File Size: Maximum of 10MB.
Multi-Page PDF: Scribe AI can typically process up to 15 pages for multi-page PDFs. Please be aware that this may vary based on file size and content complexity.
What is included in the analysis results?
The results are presented in organized sections. Depending on what you upload to MyHeritage, your report may include:
For Documents: Historical context, extracted names/dates, key findings, full transcriptions, and suggested next steps.
For Photos: A summary of the scene, estimated date and location, specific visual clues, and technical details about the photo medium.
For Coats of Arms: Origins and lineage predictions, technical heraldic descriptions, and an authenticity check.
For Gravestones: Inscription highlights, iconography and symbolism meanings, and predicted cemetery types.
How do I use MyHeritage Scribe AI?
You can access Scribe AI through the MyHeritage website on your computer or mobile browser.
Please Note:
In order to be able to use Scribe AI, make sure to have PhotoDater™ in your Privacy settings enabled.
Click here for instructions on how to enable PhotoDater™ in your Privacy settings.
Click here for instructions on how to enable PhotoDater™ in your Privacy settings.
Log in to your MyHeritage account, click on your name in the top right corner and select "My privacy" in the drop-down menu.
Click on "Content" at the bottom left of your Privacy settings panel.
Please make sure to select the relevant family site on which you want to use Scribe AI. Each family site can have individually chosen settings.
Lastly, scroll all the way down and make sure the checkbox for PhotoDater™ is selected. Click on "Save" and you are ready to use Scribe AI!
Follow the steps below to begin analyzing your historical documents and images. Click on the title of each step in order to open the collapsible instructions.
Step 1: Access Scribe AI on MyHeritage
Step 1: Access Scribe AI on MyHeritage
Log in to your MyHeritage account and navigate to the Scribe AI tool by hovering over “Photos” and selecting "Scribe AI”.
Alternatively, you can also click on “View Insights” when viewing a photo from your gallery or directly on Record Pages.
Step 2: Upload your document or photo
Step 2: Upload your document or photo
Select the "Upload" button to choose a file from your computer. You can upload images of documents, photos, gravestones, or even multi-page PDFs.
Please note:
Supported File Types: .jpg, .png, and .pdf.
File Size: Maximum of 10MB.
Multi-Page PDF: Scribe AI can typically process up to 15 pages for multi-page PDFs. Please be aware that this may vary based on file size and content complexity.
Step 3: Review the structured analysis
Step 3: Review the structured analysis
After the analysis is finished, review the organized report provided by Scribe AI to understand the meaning of your records. You can then apply these insights to your research and follow our guide on how to create your family tree on MyHeritage to update your tree with the new details you have discovered.
What subscription is needed for MyHeritage Scribe AI?
Anyone can try Scribe AI for free. Afterward, a Complete Plan or Omni Plan is required.
Who can use MyHeritage Scribe AI?
The Scribe AI feature is available to family site creators, webmasters and site managers. Site members are currently not able to use Scribe AI.