Frequently Asked Questions¶

What is HTRflow?¶

• HTRflow is an open source tool for HTR and OCR developed by the AI-lab at the Swedish National Archives (Riksarkivet). We use it for batch processing on our own infrastructure for archival data.

Is it free to use?¶

• Yes. HTRflow is an open-source project and free to use, see license

How to contact us?¶

• You can reach us at this email address: ai@riksarkivet.se

Does HTRflow train models?¶

• No! HTRflow is used to faciliate inference for HTR in a simplifed pipeline design and structure your results for seamless serialization of you choice, go to Getting started / Models for more information.

How does HTRflow compare to Transkribus, Kraken or Escriptorium?¶

• HTRflow distinguishes itself by focusing on abstractions and the use of the pipeline pattern, see Getting started / Pipeline for more information.