How can we help you?
Thank you for using PastVoices, our AI-powered app that helps people explore and understand ancient scripts.
If you have questions or run into any issues, this page will help you!
Open the app on your phone or tablet.
Tap “Scan” or “Upload” to choose a picture of an ancient script.
Wait a few seconds while our AI finds patterns and suggests meanings.
See instant translations and fun facts about the script’s history!
Q: What kinds of scripts can PastVoices read?
A: Right now, PastVoices can identify and translate examples of oracle bone, Greek, and Latin scripts. More languages are coming soon!
Q: My photo looks dark. What should I do?
A: Try turning on your camera flash or using our new Walk Mode with high-contrast display for museum lighting.
Q: How accurate are the translations?
A: The app uses Large Language Models (LLMs) trained on 20 ancient scripts, reaching about 80% accuracy. It’s meant for learning and exploration, not official research.
Use clear, bright photos (avoid glare or blur).
Center the symbols in your image.
Try different angles if the translation seems off.
Read the “About” section in the app to learn about each script.
If something doesn’t work:
Restart the app.
Check your Wi-Fi connection.
Update to the latest version.
If it still doesn’t work, contact us below!
Email: shiqiwei.upenn@gmail.com
Subject line: PastVoices Support
We’ll reply within a few days — we’re a student team learning as we go! 🐾