The eLaborate work environment lets scholars upload scans, transcribe and annotate texts, and publish online text editions.

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About eLaborate

eLaborate is an online work environment where scholars can upload scans of texts, transcribe and annotate them, and publish the results as an online text edition. Published editions are freely available to all users. The site lists published editions and editions in preparation on separate pages.

The software is developed by the Huygens Institute for the History of the Netherlands of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. The homepage states that 28 projects currently use it. This website accompanies the fourth version of the software, released on 31 March 2014. Access details are on the For users page, and technical details are on the For programmers page. Questions can be sent to [email protected].

Key features

  • Upload scans of texts into the online work environment
  • Transcribe text within the work environment
  • Annotate text within the work environment
  • Publish the results as an online text edition
  • Published editions are freely available to all users
  • Lists published editions and editions currently in preparation
Best for: Scholars who want to create and publish digital text editions from scanned documents.
Good for
  • Developed by the Huygens Institute for the History of the Netherlands, Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences
  • Published editions are stated to be freely available to all users

eLaborate at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
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Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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eLaborate FAQ

Who develops eLaborate?
The Huygens Institute for the History of the Netherlands of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences develops the software.
How can I contact the eLaborate team?
The contact address given on the homepage is [email protected].
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