Transcription Questions
We offer two different types of transcription experiences on our site. We call them First Pass and Second Pass. To begin transcribing, go to billiongra...
Wed, 23 Jul, 2025 at 12:05 AM
How can I rate an image? What is red-flagging? A headstone image becomes a record after it is approved through the rating process. Green and red flags a...
Wed, 23 Jul, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Use this method to bypass the automatic transcription queue to transcribe the photos you have taken with the app. This method allows you to choose which sto...
Thu, 24 Jul, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Yes. This advanced feature is available from the BillionGraves website. You must export your spreadsheet as a CSV (Common Separated Values) file, before imp...
Thu, 8 Feb, 2024 at 5:28 PM
Transcriptions: You can delete a mistake in transcription. This will be a soft delete of the record. If a mistake is made it can be restored. The del...
Fri, 25 Jul, 2025 at 9:30 PM
How To Transcribe Difficult Gravestones This headstone from Rose Hill Cemetery in Creighton, Knox, Nebraska, is difficult to read since the inscript...
Fri, 25 Jul, 2025 at 9:38 PM
How do I edit image linking while transcribing images? Sometimes, when transcribing images, a duplicate may be found. In order to link these together,...
Fri, 25 Jul, 2025 at 9:55 PM
What is a Green Pin or Green Dot? A green pin or dot on a BillionGraves map indicates that a photo has been taken of a gravestone at that location and t...
Wed, 25 Jun, 2025 at 12:30 PM
#1 Follow the directions for transcribing headstones as found HERE. #2 Click on Add Military Info. #3 Type in what is seen on the stone. #4 Add...
Wed, 28 Dec, 2022 at 3:58 PM
Our technical staff has made it possible that it will no longer matter if transcriptions are done in ALL CAPS. Headstones transcribed in all caps will be ch...
Fri, 29 Sep, 2023 at 9:40 AM