Preserving the past while enabling digital access to valuable content is at the heart of our newspaper scanning service. We provide high-quality, efficient digitization tailored to your unique needs.
Whether you’re a library, media agency, historical society, or publisher, our expertise ensures your newspapers are preserved and made accessible for years to come.
What We Offer
Scanning Services for Every Format
We specialize in handling newspapers in all their forms—loose sheets, bound editions, and microfilm. Regardless of size or condition, our advanced equipment ensures high-resolution scans with precise detail.
Supported Formats and Sizes:
| Type | Dimensions | Color Options | File Formats | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadsheet | Up to 600x380mm | Color, Grayscale, Black & White | PDF, JPEG, TIFF | 300, 400, or 600 dpi |
| Tabloid | Up to 380x300mm | Color, Grayscale, Black & White | PDF, JPEG, TIFF | 300, 400, or 600 dpi |
| Berliner (Midi) | Up to 470x315mm | Color, Grayscale, Black & White | PDF, JPEG, TIFF | 300, 400, or 600 dpi |
| Microfilm | 16mm and 35mm | Grayscale, Black & White | PDF, JPEG, TIFF | 300 dpi, 600dpi |
Our Comprehensive Process
We manage the entire newspaper digitization process, ensuring a seamless experience for you. From initial pickup to the delivery of high-quality digital files, our process is designed to meet your needs at every step:
Logistics Management
We take care of all logistical aspects, making the process simple and hassle-free:
- Packing Assistance: Provide clear instructions for safely packing newspapers or handle the packing process ourselves.
- Pickup Arrangement: Coordinate secure pickup from your location, ensuring proper handling during transportation.
- Storage and Handling: Safeguard your newspapers during scanning with careful storage protocols.
- Repack and Return: Once the digitization process is complete, we securely repack and return your materials in their original condition.
Scanning Process
Our advanced scanning capabilities are designed to handle newspapers of all types with precision and care:
- Special Book Scanners: For bound newspapers, we use specialized book scanners capable of handling sizes up to A0, ensuring the binding is not damaged during the process.
- Loose Sheet Scanning: We use large-format scanners, also capable of handling up to A0, for newspapers in loose-sheet format. These scanners ensure high-resolution scans while preserving the integrity of fragile or oversized pages.
- Custom Resolutions: Depending on your needs, we offer scanning resolutions of 300, 400, or 600 dpi to ensure the highest image quality and detail.
Post-Processing
After scanning, our expert team refines the images to ensure clarity and quality:
- Image Enhancement: Improve legibility with advanced tools for background removal, deskewing, precision cropping, and noise reduction.
- Quality Assurance: Perform rigorous checks to ensure the scanned output meets the highest standards, particularly for older or degraded newspapers.
Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
Our OCR technology transforms scanned images into searchable digital files:
- Full-Text Search: Extract text from newspapers for quick access to specific articles or keywords.
- Accurate Results: High-resolution scans allow us to achieve up to 99% OCR accuracy, making content easy to navigate and integrate into digital platforms.
- Metadata Creation: Generate XML, CSV, or ALTO files for advanced indexing and integration into content management systems.
Delivery
We provide your digitized files in the format of your choice—PDF, JPEG, TIFF—and deliver them via secure email, cloud storage, or physical media. Our delivery process is designed to be convenient, secure, and reliable.
Specialized Services
High-Quality Output
Our process ensures outstanding quality, even for fragile or degraded materials. Using advanced post-processing tools, we enhance image clarity, improving the readability of older newspapers and boosting OCR accuracy.
Custom Solutions
From cropping individual articles to creating special XML or CSV files for media monitoring, we tailor our services to your requirements. This flexibility makes our service ideal for:
- Media Monitoring Agencies: Easily extract articles for reporting and analysis.
- Libraries and Archives: Preserve and provide access to historical collections.
- Publishers: Transition physical publications to digital platforms.
Bound or Loose Newspapers
We handle both bound and loose formats with expertise:
- Loose Sheets: Scan and reassemble newspapers in logical order for an easy-to-read experience.
- Bound Newspapers: Digitize bound volumes while preserving their integrity, using non-invasive book scanners designed to protect the binding.
Microfilm Scanning
For organizations with microfilm archives, we offer direct digitization. This method is faster and often more cost-effective, providing excellent results for historical or archived documents.
Why You Should Choose Our Service
- Specialized Scanners: Our equipment, including A0-capable book scanners, ensures your newspapers are handled with care, protecting their integrity while delivering exceptional digital quality.
- Flexible Resolutions: Choose from 300, 400, or 600 dpi for scans that meet your specific quality and use-case requirements.
- Full-Service Logistics: We handle everything from packing to delivery, so you can focus on what matters most.
- Versatile Capabilities: From fragile, historic newspapers to modern publications, we accommodate diverse needs with precision.
- Advanced Technology: Benefit from cutting-edge scanning, OCR, and image enhancement tools for superior quality.
- Proven Expertise: With years of experience, our team delivers professional results tailored to your project.
- Customer-Centric Approach: Flexible solutions and personalized service ensure we meet your exact requirements.
Applications Across Industries
Our services cater to various industries and needs:
- Libraries and Archives: Preserve valuable collections for future generations.
- Media Monitoring: Access and analyze content efficiently for reporting.
- Educational Institutions: Digitize historical records for research and education.
- Government Agencies: Ensure long-term preservation of important documents.
- Publishers: Transition to digital formats for easier access and distribution.
Get Started Today
Digitize your newspapers with a trusted partner. Whether it’s a single collection or a large-scale archive, we ensure a smooth, efficient, and high-quality scanning process from start to finish.
Contact us today to request a quote, discuss your project, or watch a demo of our scanning process in action!
