Manual OCR Tool

Pigeon Pedigree
Scanner

Upload a clear photo of any paper pedigree, draw selection boxes over each cell on a desktop or laptop, and let our OCR extract the text straight into your MyPigeon Records account.

Desktop required. Box selection does not work on mobile. On a phone or tablet, use the AI Pedigree Scanner.

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Built for racing pigeon fanciers, breeders, and loft managers.

Quick Start

3 Steps to Digitise

No AI required — you control every selection. Use a desktop or laptop.

  1. Upload Image

    Upload a clear photo or scan of your paper pedigree document.

  2. Select Boxes

    On desktop, draw a selection box over each pedigree cell in the correct order.

  3. Review Data

    OCR extracts text from each box — review and correct before saving.

OCR Tool

Manual Pedigree Scanner

Upload your pedigree image, select the generation layout, then draw a box over each cell in order. Desktop or laptop required — box selection is not supported on mobile.

Desktop Required

Box selection does not work on mobile. Please switch to a desktop or laptop to use the manual scanner, or try the AI Pedigree Scanner on your phone instead.

Pedigree Generation

Upload Pedigree Image

Upload a clear image of your racing pigeon pedigree

Pedigree Selection

No pedigree image selected

Simple Process

How to Use the Pedigree Scanner

Watch the tutorial, then follow the four steps to digitise your first pedigree.

Step 1

Upload Image

Upload a clear photo or scan of your paper pedigree document.

Step 2

Select Boxes

On desktop, draw a selection box over each pedigree cell in the correct order.

Step 3

Review Data

OCR extracts text from each box — review and correct before saving.

Step 4

Done & Save

Save the digitised pedigree directly into your MyPigeon Records account.

Selection Guide

Pedigree Box Selection Order

Select each box in the order shown below — starting from the main bird. This step requires a desktop or laptop.

2 & 3 Generations

Boxes 1–7 (up to 15 birds)

  1. 1Main Bird (Subject)
  2. 2Father (Sire)
  3. 3Mother (Dam)
  4. 4Paternal Grandfather (Sire's Sire)
  5. 5Paternal Grandmother (Sire's Dam)
  6. 6Maternal Grandfather (Dam's Sire)
  7. 7Maternal Grandmother (Dam's Dam)

4 Generations

Boxes 8–15 (31 birds total)

  1. 8Paternal Great-Grandfather (Sire's Sire's Sire)
  2. 9Paternal Great-Grandmother (Sire's Sire's Dam)
  3. 10Paternal Great-Grandfather (Sire's Dam's Sire)
  4. 11Paternal Great-Grandmother (Sire's Dam's Dam)
  5. 12Maternal Great-Grandfather (Dam's Sire's Sire)
  6. 13Maternal Great-Grandmother (Dam's Sire's Dam)
  7. 14Maternal Great-Grandfather (Dam's Dam's Sire)
  8. 15Maternal Great-Grandmother (Dam's Dam's Dam)

Benefits

Why Manual Selection Matters

Better Accuracy

You control every box — ideal for handwritten or unusual pedigree layouts.

Works With Any Layout

Adapts to any pedigree format, orientation, or number of generations.

Multiple Languages

OCR reads text in many languages — not limited to standard templates.

Full Control

Select exactly which cells to read — skip damaged or blank boxes.

Complete Data Retrieval

Capture every field in each box, including race results and breeder info.

Build Digital Records

Turn paper pedigrees into searchable digital records in your loft.

  • High accuracy results when boxes are drawn carefully over clear text

  • Save hours compared to typing every ancestor manually

  • Build a permanent digital database of your breeding history

Data

Supported Pedigree Data

Data We Extract

  • Up to 4 generations of pedigree information
  • Ring numbers and identification details
  • Breeding and racing performance data
  • Colour and strain information
  • Breeder and owner details

Image Requirements

  • Desktop or laptop required for box selection
  • Clear and well-lit
  • Properly aligned — not skewed
  • High resolution (minimum 300 DPI recommended)
  • Supported formats: JPG, PNG, or PDF

Compare

Manual Scanner vs AI Scanner

Choose the right tool for your pedigree — full control or fully automated.

Manual Scanner

Best for complex pedigrees where you need full control. Requires a desktop or laptop — not available on mobile.

  • Built for full manual control
  • Works with any pedigree layout
  • Ideal for older or handwritten pedigrees
  • Select boxes in your own order
  • Desktop or laptop required — not supported on mobile
  • Free to use with any plan

AI Pedigree Scanner

Best for clear pedigrees when you want fast results — works on mobile and desktop with no manual box selection.

  • Fully automated — no box selection needed
  • Works on mobile and desktop
  • Fast results in seconds
  • Up to ~95% accurate on clear images
  • Supports single and child pedigree modes
  • Requires yearly premium subscription
Try AI Pedigree Scanner

Why Digitise

Modernize Your Racing Pigeon Pedigree

Paper pedigrees fade, tear, and get lost. MyPigeon Records gives you a permanent, searchable digital archive of every bird in your loft — from ring numbers and bloodlines to race results and breeding history.

Whether you use the manual scanner for full control or the AI scanner for speed, digitising your pedigrees is the first step toward smarter breeding decisions and a more organised loft.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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