Xinyuan | June 2, 2025
When should you use Chinese typing services? Learn the pricing, workflow, and top scenarios where hiring a native typist is the right move—especially if accuracy, speed, and data security are important to your workflow.
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When Should You Use Human Typing Services?
Typing? Sounds like something anyone in your company could do, right? Most office work involves typing. But when you’re dealing with thousands of pages of printed or scanned Chinese content, that logic quickly breaks down. You need more than just a fast typer—you need a reliable service to digitize this information into Word or Excel format, quickly and accurately.
Why Chinese Typing Services Are Essential
- You have scanned Chinese documents that are too expensive or fragile to ship, so you send scans instead and need editable files.
- You have printed Chinese documents that need to be digitized.
- You need to translate Chinese materials, so the text must first be typed out.
- You’re handling academic research, books, manuscripts, or reports that require a digital archive.
- Your team doesn’t type Chinese, and you need fast, accurate help.
What is copy typing, and how is it performed?
Human typing is also known as copy typing—a process where a trained typist manually inputs text word for word, line by line. What is Copy Typing? It refers to the manual re-entry of printed or handwritten text into an editable format, often used when scanned files or paper documents can’t be processed by machines. This applies to both Chinese and English source content. In many cases, it’s part of the prep work for later translation or localization.
You’ll want Chinese typing services when:
– You don’t read or type Chinese yourself.
– The original is handwritten or low-quality scanned.
– You’re on a deadline and need accuracy guaranteed.
Real-World Example of Using Typing Services
A Hong Kong-based law firm recently contacted AZ-Loc with a request to digitize over 1,000 pages of legal agreements using our Chinese typing services, which proved ideal for complex legal formatting. These were old scanned PDFs with no OCR support. Our team provided:
- Manual typing of all content
- OCR + human proofreading
- Final formatting matching the original
- Optional English translation
Result? A fully editable, accurate, and proofread file ready for court submission—delivered on time and under budget.
How AZ-Loc Handles Chinese Typing Projects
We combine OCR and manual typing to optimize both cost and speed. Here’s how the hybrid method works:
- OCR tools recognize basic characters and layout.
- Human typists clean up errors and restore missing content.
- Final output is formatted in Word or Excel as needed.
| Comparison | OCR | Human Typing |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Instant | Slower |
| Accuracy | Low | High |
| Layout fidelity | Poor | Accurate |
| Customer satisfaction | Low | High |
This hybrid model allows AZ-Loc to reduce cost while delivering accurate Chinese typing services.
How Much Do Chinese Typing Services Cost?
Pricing is per typed page. At AZ-Loc, our rates are:
- $2.00–$2.50 per page, based on formatting complexity
We also offer:
- Free proofreading
- Bulk discounts for 500+ pages
- Rush delivery options
Many agencies charge extra for proofreading. We include it free.
How much does Chinese human typing service cost?
The rates for this type of document is usually per typed page. The standard rates at AZ-Loc are $2.00 – $2.50 per page.
When you choose to work with the AZ-Loc team, you’ll enjoy extra perks like free proofreading. Many other agencies would charge extra for this service, but not here!
Got a massive project with thousands of pages? Great news—you’ll also get discounts, making it more budget-friendly to tackle large-scale tasks.
Curious to learn more? Check out the Human Typing Services page for all the details. While each project may have its unique needs—like Chinese to English translation—the general process and workflow remain smooth and efficient.
Let us take the stress out of your project—you’ll save time, money, and energy! Our Chinese typing services are tailored to your exact needs—whether it’s scanned contracts, handwritten manuscripts, or documents for translation.
