Microfiche and Microfilm Scanning Services

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Convert Microfiche and Microfilm into Modern Digital Files

As technology evolves, many organisations are seeking to digitise their archives, which often include microfiche and microfilm formats that require a microfiche reader for viewing. Our specialised services provide an efficient solution to convert these outdated media into modern digital files that are easy to search and access. We help you unlock decades' worth of valuable records, drawings, and newspapers currently stored in your microfiche or microfilm collections.

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Why Choose Document Options for Scanning Services?

We offer a rapid scanning process that captures high-resolution images of your microfiche and microfilm, which are then processed with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to ensure the information becomes fully searchable. This enables fast online access to documents that were previously difficult to locate manually. Our digitisation process also helps preserve fragile microforms, protecting them from degradation over time and reducing the need for physical storage space.

With our fast turnaround times, stringent quality control, and specialised expertise, we deliver exceptional results. Our team uses advanced equipment to digitise various types of microforms, including 35mm microfilm, microfiche, aperture cards, and more. Whether your archives are pristine or showing signs of aging, we can efficiently convert them into easy-to-use digital files that integrate smoothly into your systems.

By modernising your archives, we make decades-old records fully searchable and accessible, while safeguarding your originals. Get in touch with us today to learn more about our services and how we can bring new life to your legacy materials.

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Benefits of Digitising Your Archives

Access

Instant access

Digitising microfilm or microfiche allows for quick and easy access to your records.

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Preserve your documents

Protect your archives from the degradation of microfiche and microfilm.

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Reduce storage needs

Digital files require far less space than physical microforms.

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Searchable text

OCR technology makes scanned documents fully searchable.

File sharing

Enhanced sharing

Digital copies enable seamless sharing across platforms.

Remote access

Remote access

Scanned records can be accessed anywhere without needing specialised equipment.

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Modernise workflows

Integrate your digital archives into your existing systems for improved efficiency.

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Cost savings

Eliminate the expenses associated with maintaining physical microfilm and microfiche.

How Our Scanning Process Works

We use high-resolution scanners to digitise both microfilm and microfiche. For microfilm, the scanner captures the images as the film scrolls through the machine. In the case of microfiche, individual frames are scanned one by one.

Once digitised, the need for a microfiche reader is eliminated, as digital files can be accessed directly on any device. We also apply image enhancements to optimise contrast and brightness, ensuring clarity. OCR technology makes the text in the digital files fully searchable. These files are then saved in standardised formats such as PDF or JPEG, and we can add metadata for easier organisation.

Before delivery, all files go through a thorough quality check to ensure accuracy and completeness. Whether you need microfilm or microfiche digitised, our services make your archives instantly accessible online and ready for the digital age.

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Microfiche and Microfilm Scanning Process

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Step 1

The microforms are inspected, cleaned, and prepared. Film or fiche is loaded into specialised equipment.

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Step 2

Our cameras capture high-resolution images. For microfilm, the film is scanned continuously, while individual frames are scanned for microfiche.

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Step 3

The images are optimised for quality, with OCR applied to make the content searchable.

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Our technicians review the files for accuracy, and the final digital versions are formatted and delivered according to your specifications.

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We’re always happy to explain further how we can save your business time, money and resources.

We cover areas including: Sussex, Surrey, Kent, London

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