Our microfilm aperture card scanning services are tailored to help you convert engineering drawings into digital formats at competitive prices. Here’s how we stand out:

Why Choose Our Aperture Card Scanning Services?

Flexibility in Conversion

We offer bitonal or grayscale scanning, with output formats such as PDF, JPEG, TIFF, and even OCR-processed files. The result is high-quality digital images that preserve your valuable data.

Support for All Project Sizes

Whether you have 10 or 1,000 aperture cards, we’ve got you covered. No project is too small or too large for our team.

Affordable Pricing

Our service is cost-effective and often more economical than large-format document scanning. Save on costs by digitizing aperture cards with us!

What Is an Aperture Card?

An aperture card is a punched data card with a small cut-out window that holds a microfilm frame, typically a 35mm frame. These cards often store large-format engineering drawings or industrial sketches.

Common Uses

Aperture cards are primarily used in:

• Construction and Design Engineering: Ideal for duplicating, transporting, and storing engineering drawings.
• Data Indexing: Some cards feature a Hollerith punch (a hole pattern) for indexing, which certain microfilm scanners can read automatically.

Our Scanning Process

Specialized Equipment

We use advanced microfilm scanners designed specifically for aperture cards. Unlike regular document or book scanners, these devices are equipped with:

• Magnifying Lenses: Essential for capturing microfilm details.
• Versatility: Capable of handling standard, non-standard, and damaged cards.
• High Image Quality: Featuring virtual rescan technology for consistent results.

Focus on Efficiency

Our dual-device setup includes:

1. Specialized Aperture Card Scanners for standard and intact cards.
2. Generic Microfilm Scanners for damaged or fragile cards.

This setup ensures:

• Precision in scanning both damaged and non-damaged cards.
• Improved productivity with lower operating costs, translating into better prices for our clients.

Factors Affecting Scanning Costs

The cost of scanning aperture cards depends on several factors:

Quantity of Cards

The more cards you scan, the lower the per-card cost. Bulk projects significantly reduce overall expenses.

Card Condition

Damaged cards require more careful handling and may cost more to digitize.

Post-Processing Needs

Services such as image cleaning, OCR, and advanced indexing can increase costs, especially if additional processing is needed for accuracy.

Indexing Challenges

Large-format drawings on aperture cards are difficult to index automatically, which may increase labor costs.

Aperture Card Scanning vs. Other Formats

Microfiche Scanning

While both aperture cards and microfiche are microform-based, there are key differences:

• Storage Capacity: Microfiche can hold up to 48 drawings per sheet, making it ideal for compact storage. Aperture cards typically store one drawing per card.
• Government Preference: Some government agencies prefer aperture cards, limiting microfiche usage in certain projects.

Document Scanning

Aperture cards offer distinct advantages over traditional document scanning for engineering drawings:

• Compact Shipping: Up to 5,000 cards can fit in just two standard boxes, reducing shipping costs.
• Hollerith Code Indexing: Punched codes on some cards allow for automated data retrieval during scanning, increasing efficiency.

Why Choose Us?

Our aperture card scanning services stand out because:

1. We Handle All Conditions: From pristine to damaged cards, our process ensures exceptional results.
2. Post-Processing Excellence: We offer image enhancement, OCR, and detailed indexing services.
3. Competitive Pricing: Whether you have a small or large project, we’ll work within your budget.

Let’s Get Started!

Convert your aperture cards into digital formats with a trusted partner. Fill out our request form today to get a personalized quote for your aperture card scanning project!

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In fact, we think it’s easier today than it ever was. Just to get a better understanding on how this process works here is the 5 simple steps you should follow to convert digital files to microfilm media:

1. Identify the digital files that need to be converted to microfilm.
2. Analyze if they respect the file format requirements, they are clearly scanned and are in logical order.
3. Once you perform step 2, load the archive writer with a microfilm roll ( 16 or 35mm ) and start the exposure process.
4. As soon as step 3 is over, send the microfilm roll for processing. Using a chemical processing method, you will be able to reveal the exposed information.
5. When you finish processing, check for any quality issues with the roll and if everything is clear, you have successfully done digital to microfilm conversion.

Before we start going over this list in detail, let’s cover some of the theoretical aspects of this process.

Why convert digital images to microfilm

The simple answer is that you convert digital images to microfilm in order to produce an analog backup of your digital files.

Most digital media on the market is subject to damage from aging, viruses or even partial or total obsolescence. CD’s or DVD’s can be hard to read today, because of the large failure rate of media and media reading devices.

When is conversion from digital to microfilm necessary

We think you should convert your documents to microfilm when they are of critical importance. Microfilm is a great back-up solution compared to digital media, because it will withstand the test of time better.

Microfilm is an insurance policy, when every other storage solution has failed. It can be read with a magnifying glass and the naked eye. Reading technology is easily available and quick to find.

Especially these days when you have digital access to your documents, microfilm can be used as an alternative option to back-up critical data.

Should you switch to microfilm

You should not switch from digital to microfilm, or the other way around. Use these solutions together to optimize your storage and manage risks.

Use digital for daily tasks, where you need quick access to your digital files. Digital media still has the fastest access speed and increased retrieval efficiency.

On the other hand, you should use microfilm to back-up your critical data for long periods of time. As a quick tip, you can use the digital files to create your microfilm copies directly.

Read the following article to find more information on the advantages and disadvantages of microfilm

Hardware required when converting digital files to microfilm

Today we use archive writers to convert digital documents directly to microfilm.

The reasons we use this kind of technology instead of converting paper to microfilm are the following:

• We can process digitally created documents, scans and just about any raster type of digital file.
• Converting digital files to microfilm is much faster than converting paper documents.
• The process is less labor intensive and has significant cost savings compared to traditional paper conversion.
• We can audit the process much easily and meet standards for information privacy and data protection.

There are two types of microfilm writers:

1. Roll Film Microfilm Writer – This kind of equipment writes digital files to 16mm or 35mm roll film media. Some equipment work with standard silver halide microfilm rolls, other equipment need special microfilm, such as Reference Archive 16mm Microfilm.
2. Microfiche Writers or Com Machines – This kind of writer creates microfiche from the digital files you supply. Microfiche cards are usually 105mm by 148mm and hold a matrix of reduced in size images.

Which microfilm you should choose

As you probably know, microfilm comes in two separate sizes: 16mm and 35mm rollfilm. If you want to learn more about this, read our article on types of microfilm currently in use.

Using one or the other depends on personal preference, costs, equipment and size of image :

• We always say that if the images are not larger than A3, our personal preference is to use 16mm microfilm. The writing process is faster, the rollfilm has a smaller size factor and you can fit more images onto a roll.
• If you take into account the costs, 16mm microfilm is cheaper than 35mm microfilm. Also, 16mm archive writers are much faster than 35mm equipment, resulting in improved efficiency. This leads to significant savings when it comes to labor costs.
• Some companies only have a 16mm archive writer, others have a 35mm microfilming equipment. In this sense, they are limited to using one or the other.
• Probably the most important factor is the size of the image. When you have documents that are larger than A3, we recommend you use a 35mm microfilming archive writer. If they are A3 or smaller, then 16mm microfilm will work very well.

Is it still worth converting digital images microfilm

We think that converting digital images to microfilm is still important.

But it depends on a couple of factors. For example, how important are your documents.

Microfilming is not expensive, but it’s still not worth spending money on the back-up of non important documents. On the other hand, for documents that are important, we suggest you invest in a microfilm backup.

Digital media is improving day by day, but it still hasn’t got the lifespan of microfilm. It is also prone to quick obsolescence, especially for reading devices.

In that sense, microfilm is more flexible, so we suggest you do digital to microfilm conversion for your very important documents.

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There has not been an easier way to convert microfiche to digital images, PDF, TIFF, Jpeg or even MS Word.

We offer a low microfiche conversion cost, and use a very good scanning equipment.

Fill in the order form on the right if you want us to send you a quote for your scanning project.

Why use our scanning service

• Experience – We have a vast experience with scanning in general. We have seen different microfiche conversion to digital projects over the years. Different requirements and settings make us adapt to just about any request.
• Infrastructure – We use high quality microfiche scanning equipment and software. Our scanner for PC is suited for converting microfiche to PDF, TIFF, JPEG and other file formats.
• High Quality Staff – Our colleagues have also been involved in different scanning projects over the years. They are ready to adapt to the requests you have and often they can improve the final result.
• Prices – The microfiche conversion cost we can offer is very competitive. Based on your requests and the volume of your work, we can adjust our prices accordingly.

What type of microfiche we can scan

As you probably have read, this page is about sheet based microform scanning. Currently we scan the following types of microfiche:

• Standard microfiche 105 x 148mm – This type of film usually carries patient records, insurance statements, engineering documents, newpspapers, magazines and sometimes even small books. Generally the reduction should be around 24x, but latelly we have seen service providers creating microfiche at 12x reduction.
• Flat Film – Generally this type of film holds engineering documents. Still, this can vary. Most of the times, the reduction is around 20, but we have seen such documents with reductions of 16 which is especially important for documents with tiny details.
• Aperture Cards and Jackets – Mostly used for engineering drawings, it holds a 35mm film of a drawing. You need to use 35mm because to minimize the reduction value and improve the visibility of small details.

How to scan microfiche

To scan microfiche to digital you have to go through the following steps:

1. Prepare the microfiche – Take all the film sheets out. Clean them and remove any dust or even lint visible. Arange them in the logical order for scanning.
2. Insert them into the microfiche scanner. Go through all the settings based on how you want the microfiche conversion process to go. If you want to deskew and crop, mark these aspects. Make sure you enter the microfiche title so you know which scan goes where.
3. Quality control starts during scanning. Visual inspection of images is mandatory. When this is over, you have to start post scanning quality control. Make sure the folders are created correctly, and the files are named accordingly. Also, check if the files are in the logical order.
4. This last step is optional. You can index the digital images you have created or even send them to OCR. This way, each frame from your microfiche will become a readable file, such as PDF or even MS Word.
5. We can upload the files to the customer server, storage server or even a document management application. If you don’t want this, we can deliver the files on a portable HDD or USB stick.

Digital File formats for microfiche conversion

We can offer different file formats for your digital files.

• PDF – This is the basic file that most of our customers request. We can supply it in single page, multi-page, PDF/A or even in OCR formats.
• TIFF or JPEG – These are raster files and most of the times they are the first to come out from the microfiche scanning equipment. Some of our customers preffer to post process image file themselves and then convert to OCR formats. In those cases, we usually supply these file formats.
• Microsoft WORD, CSV and other text files – Generating a text file from a raster file is done via OCR. There are cases in which we generate CSV based on the metadata of each microfiche frame. This data can be collected manually or automatically depending on the clients material.
• Other image files such as BMP or PNG. We don’t often get such requests, but this is possible via our post processing software.

Should you scan microfiche at home

We don’t really recommend doing this unless you have a fair amount of experience. Still, if you want to try, you will need the following:

1. A scanning equipment. You will still need a decent microfiche scanner for the job. Scanning is the first step in this process, so make sure you buy the appropriate conversion equipment. It doesn’t really matter if it’s fast or slow, the process will take long anyway. At least make sure that the fiche is scanned at a decent quality.
2. Software to organize the scans. After you scan, you will need to be able to organize the files. It might not seem like it, but when converting microfiche to digital file formats, you are generating a lot of data. This data has to be organized, otherwise you won’t be able to make sense of it. It will be hundreds or even thousands of files and folders, that must be placed correctly.
3. Post processing software and OCR. If you don’t have an OCR software, then we suggest you get one fast. Scanning without OCR will set you back considerably. The fact that you can now convert microfiche to digital data is great. You will be able to browse, search and even modify the text in each frame.

Try our microfiche scanning service now

If you don’t want to do the scanning yourself, then we suggest you try our microfiche conversion service.

Based on your requests, we will try and deliver the best results accordingly.

Our colleagues are ready to help you with everything and prove to you that we are best microfiche scanning service.

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To get the most out of your microfilm services, you need to have a bit of background into microfilm and the microfilm industry. It will be easier to communicate with the service providers, and in the end, you will get better results.

We will go directly to the subject and show you each tip separately.

What is the exact microfilm service I need?

To put this short, usually there are 3 basic microfilm services that you can purchase from a provider:

Microfilm Production – This is actually the process of creating microfilm from paper or digital documents. It involves the exposure of microfilm and then the processing. You can more information on how to make microfilm and microfilm processing at those links.

We have 2 articles on this subject, one being how to make microfilm and the other on how the microfilming process actually works.

Microfilm Duplication – This process involves the duplication of existing microfilm or microfiche. The process is fully analog, but we don’t recommend it anymore if you want to duplicate microfilm. The digital solution for duplication is much better.

Microfilm Scanning – The 3rd type of microfilm service you can get from a provider. This implies that existing microfilm or microfiche are converted to digital file formats, such as PDF, TIFF or JPEG.

To find more info on this matter, go to our page on microfilm scanning services.

As you can see above, there are 3 basic types of microfilm services that you can get. There are niche services regarding microfilm, but that is for another article.

Consider a list of technical specifications and make your budget

For every project you do, try and build a list of technical specifications that must be respected by the provider.

This, of course, can be different depending on each individual service and it severely affects the pricing and your budget.

Technical Specifications Microfilm Services

When you are producing microfilm, first you must check on which type of microfilm you should write the documents on. If you have A3 and A4 documents, 16mm microfilm should be enough. If you have larger documents, 35mm microfilm is better.

There are other details which are also important. For example, if you have images you should choose grayscale microfilm. If you only have text documents, bitonal microfilm should be enough.

When it comes to microfilm scanning, the digital output will have to respect certain criteria. Do you need PDF or Jpeg? You may want another file format. Do the documents have images? Well, grayscale scanning should solve that issue.

You can clearly see that there are different things you might need from the microfilm services you purchase. Therefore try and make a list and be clear about what you are trying to do.

What is your timeframe for the microfilm services

The timeframe for projects is another critical aspect.

Just as with everything, microfilm projects are no strangers to timeframes, short deadlines or even rush jobs.

Timeframe Microfilm Services

First of all, you should check, realistically, how quickly you need to get things done. As a bit of warning, any rush job will increase the cost of microfilm services.

So think on your feet, and determine whether you need them now or tomorrow is fine also.

If you do have rush jobs, well you have to treat them accordingly. Remember, when you are on a tight deadline, you must work together with the service provider.

Unless you are willing to sit down and accept small compromises, you are risking the entire project.

Your service provider needs your total support to do a rush job. Try and offer it, otherwise, it will be difficult to meet those deadlines.

And remember, the tight deadline will mean higher costs on your side. Be prepared to accept those costs if you want the job to meet your tight deadlines.

Communication with the service provider

Communication is essential to any human interaction.

The same goes for the relationship you have with your microfilm service provider. Try to be honest and clear about what you expect from him.

Most likely, he will appreciate your honesty and cooperate with you to meet proposed requirements. He will also be more flexible in his approach, so you have everything to gain.

Communication is essential when you are drawing out the technical specifications and when you are setting deadlines.

When talking about technical specifications for microfilm services, try and be clear about what you need. Also, be reasonable.

Try and listen to suggestions from the service provider, as he has way more experience than you do.

If we are talking about deadlines, communication is even more important. First of all the provider has to know that he is working on a tight schedule. Second of all, you need him on your side for him to go that extra mile and finish in time.

Avoid going into every detail of the services

Being very detailed about things is great. But you only have 24 hours a day, and you also need to get other things done.

Look at the bigger picture and avoid getting into every detail. Microfilm services can prove quite complex, but it is usually the job of the service provider to make them simple for you.

Remember, you are working with a service provider because you need the results of the microfilm services. You don’t have to know every step in details. Otherwise, it would have been better to do the job yourself.

A certain level of detailing is good though. But most likely you are the project manager, not the operator. Leave things to the PRO’s, and only interfere when you have to.

Most tasks will be recurring tasks, so once you have set them up, you can focus on the bigger picture and leave them aside.

Summing things up

Drawing out a conclusion from this post is not very difficult.

First of all, you need to prepare a budget and a list of technical specifications. Things run much easier when you are following a clear plan.

Have occasional meetings with your microfilm service provider, in which you can analyze how things are going, where they work great and where they can be improved.

While communication is good, avoid going into every detail, as you risk not to see the bigger picture.

Last but not least, focus on getting the results expected. If you are following our guideliness we are sure your expectations will be meet.

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A microfilm scanner is a specialized type of scanner that handles microform media. It converts information on microfilm and microfiche to digital image formats that you can read on your computer.

We think that buying a microfilm scanner is only worth it when outsourcing is either too expensive or is not possible logistically.

The reasons mentioned below will give you all the information to reach the right conclusion and clearly determine whether you should buy a machine or just go for services.

Reason 1: Microfilm scanner price

The cost of a microfilm scanner should be the first thing that pops to your mind when thinking of buying one.

The first thing to watch for is pretty straightforward. Do a price compare and find the cheapest equipment that will solve your issue. If the price is still high for you, maybe you should just focus on services.

At least shop around and check if the cost of scanning services is ok for you. If the price of the equipment seems ok for you, now it’s time to check what other costs you will have.

Do you need operators? Do you have to get extra software or hardware for the job? Do you actually have enough time to do it?

These are also cost factors, so always check them before buying a machine. If it still seems pretty straightforward, then you should go and buy a microfilm scanner. Otherwise, stay away and don’t do it.

Reason 2: Microfilm scanner comparison

Once you have decided you do have to buy a microfilm scanner, go ahead and check your options. Think clearly about what you need from the scanning equipment.

You might need one that converts both 16mm and 35mm microfilm.

In this case, you have to limit yourself to equipment that is capable of handling both types.

Do you also have microfiche?

Well, if that’s the case, you will be limited to even fewer machines or options. Talk to microfilm scanner providers and tell them what you expect from the machine. They can test most of your requests, so insist on this aspect.

Once the scanner has passed the test, only then you can consider it as an option. If it fails the test, ask more.

See what was the reason for the failure. Is there something that can be done differently? Can they upgrade the machine so it passes the test? These aspects have to be considered.

Reason 3: How much scanning from microfilm do you have to do

The microfilm volume is one of the main aspects you should worry about. You should not get a machine intended for larger volumes if you only have to convert a couple of microfilms.

On the other hand, an entry-level microfilm scanner should not be your choice if you have larger volumes. Take into consideration the actual productivity you need from the scanning equipment.

Scanners intended for industrial conversion will have high scanning speed and be able to maintain it in the post-processing phase.

Entry level microfilm scanners usually are intended for light usage. That is why they have less powerful components and lower data transfer speeds.

Remember, besides scanning, you will be transferring a lot of data. You need the fastest USB, but we always recommend a LAN connection.

Reason 4: Do you have enough experience and workforce

Especially in large microfilm scanning projects, experience and workforce can save a lot of costs. If you don’t have them though, it might end up costing you way more.

Be careful in drawing out a plan for your scanning project. Find the right people for the job, and make sure they can stick to it. Microfilm scanning specialists are hard to find these days.

Yes, you might be able to teach a person to do the scanning, but it will take a while. In case of large projects, time is money, so you can’t risk investing your time only in educating operators.

If you can evaluate all the costs before, just try and see how much it would cost you to outsource the project. Compare to your costs and analyze if the price is worth it to opt for scanning services.

Reason 5: You have better things to do and just need the documents from microfilm

This last reason is very interesting. In most cases, you have to understand why you need the documents from microfilm.

If you are planning on using the actual information on those documents, then the end game is different.

Is it actually worth investing your time in the conversion, or is it better to invest it in analyzing the information on those microfilms. For example, our insurance and banking customers, usually need the information to analyze it.

They don’t want to invest in the hassle of getting machines, personnel and all the rest. What they want is for the information to be delivered to their analysts in PDF formats.

This way, they optimize the analysis process and make sure everything is streamlined. Their job is not to convert microfilm to digital formats. They have to sell their own products and services to their customers.

They don’t see scanning microfilm as something they want to do, rather they need the results of this process.

What should my decision be

Given all the reasons and factors above, you should be able to know if you should buy a scanning machine or just go for services.

If you only want the information and none of the conversion hassle, then buying a microfilm scanner does not make sense.

When the volume of microfilms is not very large, the same conclusion can apply. Same goes when you don’t have experience or the right human resources.

With all this, we consider that you should not buy a microfilm scanner unless the services are too expensive, logistically it would be impossible, or you are actually doing a microfilm scanning business.

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And this does not mean only microfilm rolls. Some may want to digitize microfiche, others microfilm jackets, or some just want to digitize aperture cards. Reading analog microfilm can be difficult without proper equipment.

That is why this guide provides all the information required for proper microfilm digitization.

Why you should digitize microfilm

As you probably know, in the past, preservation microfilming was used to store archive documents. Federal agencies or government agencies are the main users of this kind of media storage. From land documents, medical documents, to historic newspapers or other archive papers, all have been stored on microfilm or microfiche for long term preservation.

Microfilm requires special microfilm readers to be viewed. You can use an analog microfilm reader or a scanner. Either way you will have to use specialized equipment.

Microfilm digitization is the process in which the film, either on a sheet or on rolls, is transferred into digital images. Therefore, you won’t require microfilm hardware anymore to read your rolls.

Roll film digitization allows you to convert over a million images in a month, which let’s you save time and work at a higher pace.

The process of Digitizing Microfilm

Digitizing microfilm is not difficult, but it’s not easy. For the microfilm conversion, you will need the following items:

• The microfilm roll, microfiche, aperture cards etc you want to digitize
• A digital reader or microfilm scanning equipment
• Microfilm scanning software for image enhancement
• OCR software for the images ( Optional )
• Storage hardware ( or cloud account )

What microfilm can be digitized

There are forms of microfilm available. In fact, you can check our article on types of microfilm. You will learn more about the different kinds of microform currently available on the market.

• 16mm microfilm  – The 16mm microfilm is a microform media that is 16mm in height, and has various lengths. It is spooled on a reel.
• 35mm microfilm – This type of microform comes in the same type of form and shape like the 16mm microfilm, except that it has a height of 35mm.
• Microfiche – The material is identical to 16mm or 35mm microfilm except that the image frames are on a sheet, rather than spooled on a reel. Usually, it has a size of 105mm by 148mm.

Technical specifications of our digitising microfilm service

Our microfilm digitising company uses the following standards for the digitization process:

• Scanning Resolution: usually 400dpi, but can also go up to 600dpi on demand
• Color Tones: Bitonal and Grayscale scanning ( there aren’t many color microfilms around )
• File Formats: PDF, TIFF, JPEG,
• Special file formats: PDF/A with OCR, MS Word, XML and CSV
• Image processing: Cropping, Deskew, Contrast and Brightness adaption, Polarity Inversion

Digitizing microfilm cost

Our microfilm digitization price are based on your needs.

The standard price for 16mm microfilm is 0.02 £ per image frame. Usually, a 16mm microfilm roll of 30.5m contains a total of 2000 image frames. So for 1 roll, you should expect to pay around 40£. The price decreases significantly when you have a larger quantity of microfilm rolls.

For 35mm microfilm, the price is around 0.08£ per image. Considering that a standard 35mm microfilm roll contains in average 500 image frames, you can expect a price of 40£ for the digitization. This price is also subject to significant discounts if your volume of rolls is higher.

Microfilm Digitization added value services

We can also offer services after we digitize microfilm. These services enhance the quality of digitized microfilms and deliver a high-quality digital image.

• Image Post Processing – Our Digitising microfilm service is taking frames from microfilms and delivering them in digital format. Sometimes it is important to take each image and correct it. Improve the contrast, adapt the brightness and correct the deskew. It is very important to have a powerful post-processing software, as not all microfilmed images are clear and crisp. This service is great especially for historical documents, which have degraded with time.
• OCR from Microfilm Rolls – Usually, documents on microfilms contain text and numbers. We can digitize the image frames and create readable text from each frame. In this process, we create digital images and send them to our OCR software for conversion. This software recognizes the characters in every image to create a text file.
• Data extraction from microfilm – A microfilm roll contains about 2500 images. Making sense of these images can be difficult. Using special data extraction, we retrieve data from your microfilm rolls and automatically create indexes from your information.

Frequently asked questions about microfilm digitization

• What kind of microfilm can you digitize? Are there limitations to the length of the microfilm roll, tonal values etc. 
• Currently, we can digitize microfilm for 16mm rolls and 35mm rolls. We can process roll film with lenghts up to 70m. It does not matter if grayscale or bitonal. Both microfilm and microfiche conversion is possible with our service.

• Can you digitize microfiche ? 
• Microfiche scanning and digitization is now possible. Please enquire and we will propose a solution for the microfiche conversion project you have.

• Do I need a special microfilm digitization equipment for 16mm microfilm and one for 35mm microfilm? 
• Generally, most models of microfilm digitization equipment will handle both 16mm microfilm and 35mm microfilm. As far as we know, Kodak was the only manufacturer to build a microfilm scanner specifically suited for only one size of microfilm.

• How effective is to outsource the microfilm digitization? How is the digitizing microfilm cost compared to digitizing microfilm at home?
• Well, I guess it all depends on how much you can invest. You are definitely capable to digitize microfilm yourself. But you will need to invest in equipment, software, and also human resources. Go to our post on microfilm digitization services and check if you should outsource or do it yourself.

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What should you know?

Computer output microfilm or microfiche, as it is called, is a method of creating microfilm using data from a computer. The machine that does this is an archive writer. The name was first used by Kodak when selling the first machine which created microfilm from computer files.

What else is important?

The Microfilm Archive writer was developed by Kodak in the late 1980’s. The machine featured a high intensity led bar and a special microfilm cartridge. The way in which the led bar light up was the way in which the microfilm was written. There are also archive writers that write other types of microform, such as microfiche writers.

This is how the major microfilm and microfiche archives were created. And they are still written in the same way today. With the evolution of technology, we now have different manufacturers that build such microfilm writers. It is what we call today COM machines, more exactly computer output on microfilm or microfiche.

Types of Digital Archive writers

As we mention above, there are different types of archive writing machines. They can be run at different speeds, can write 16mm or 35mm microfilm, or can write the microfilm and microfiche in bitonal and grayscale.

It didn’t take manufacturers long to understand that microfilm created from computer files is actually the future.

Archive Writers for 16mm microfilm

Computer to output microfilm machines usually ran on 35mm microfilm. With the evolution of microfilm technology, we have to to the point in which manufacturers understood that most documents are A3 and A4. Such is this, that the market almost totally shifted to archive writers for 16mm microfilm.

Kodak was the first to launch an archive writer. The model in question was the Kodak Document Archive Writer 4800, which was a double roll 16mm microfilm writer. Fuji later launched their own machine, the ar1000, but the machine was crippled with issues. It wasn’t the success everyone expects from a company such as FUJI. The Kodak system was much more reliable. It also used the 334NXDM reference archive media.

By the time FUJI launched the AR1000 archive writer, Kodak was already launching the 4 evolution of the 4800, with the Kodak Archive Writer i9600 updated series. These feature a dual roll writing capability with high writing speed. They still remain in use, and some customers that updated to the Fuji model, are returning to their old Kodaks.

Kodak i9600 Archive Writer 16mm Microfilm

Digital Archive Writer for 35mm microfilm

For 35mm microfilm, the only two manufacturers that are worth talking about are SMA and Zeutschel. They use pretty much similar technology, only for the Zeutschel product to cost 3 times more and be twice as big. Therefore, if you do want ultra high-quality archive writing, SMA is the only way to go.

SMA manufactures the entire range to write microfilm and microfiche. Their archive writers range from a 16mm model to a 35mm model, and an equipment that can write both 16mm and 35mm microfilm. To make it complete, they also sell the SMA 57 Dreamwriter, which is the only machine capable of writing 16mm and 35 mm microfilm, and also write microfiche.

It’s an all in one microfilm archive writer solution. The only one on the market and probably the only manufacturer to still employ the original designers of the machines. This is a major advantage to make sure your machines will also be running smoothly in the future.

They both create microfilm from computer output, but they are different compared to the Kodak machines. They capture a single frame, while the Kodak captures each line independently.

The SMA technology is theoretically more reliable but will lead to slower writing speeds of the computer files. At the same time, they will work with grayscale computer output, which the Kodak won’t. So the products are not in a direct competition, they serve different needs.

Microfiche Archive writer

Microfiche is the other type of microform besides the roll based microfilm. As you know, microfiche comes in sheets. So, to write microfiche a different type of archive writer is needed. As we mentioned in the other paragraph, SMA sells the SMA 57 Dreamwriter which is a combo of a microfilm and microfiche writer.

At the same time, SMA also offers a separate microfiche writer which only writes sheets of microfiche. Such an archive writer is limited to writing microfiche but costs a bit less than the SMA 57. So depending on other factors, it all depends on what you are using it for. If you think you only need to write microfiche, such a machine is the way to go.

SMA 57 Archive Writer for 16mm and 35mm microfilm and Microfiche

Bitonal or Grayscale Archive Writers

Writing film in bitonal or grayscale makes a huge difference. To be more precise, computer output microfilm depends on computer input. If you write text, a bitonal archive writer is enough. If you also need to write pictures, then you need a grayscale microfilm writer.

The archive writers from Kodak and Fuji, only write in bitonal. They might accept inputs that are also color or grayscale, but in the end, the output will still be bitonal. So while these are excellent for writing text, they are not that good to write images. At the same time, the technology helps the machines to be really fast. At such speeds, writing a grayscale film is impossible.

The archive writers from SMA are the ones that can write in grayscale. Give the technology they are using, speed can be limited and therefore the archive writer can expose grayscale images on film. It is a huge advantage over the other vendors.

What computer output can I use to create microfilm

• The first thing you can use is digital scans of paper documents. This means just about any file type such as PDF, Jpeg, or TIFF.
• You can use files such as digital forms, word files and even other types of documents that were created on a computer. As long as they use the correct file format they can be written to microfilm.
• Special types of documents that are generated by third-party software or your own proprietary software. This usually means reports, analysis, medical bulletins or just about anything that is text or image based.
• Last but not least, most images on a computer can be converted to microfilm, as long as it respects the general guidelines to write microfilm media.

Advantages of COM archive writers

• It lets you archive documents on microfilm and microfiche for large periods of time. The LE500 rated films can last as long as 500 years.
• A microfilm writer is good for writing large batches of documents. For example, we can process around 200.000 A4 documents per day in an extended shift.
• Because the writer is connected to the computer, you don’t have to microfilm directly. You can actually use any scanner to scan and the transfer the digital file onto a microfilm roll.
• With the evolution of technology, such machines don’t change too much. Therefore your investment is pretty much safe from quick obsoletion.
• There aren’t that many things inside writers. They also do not fail very often. So maintaining and running costs are extremely low.

Disadvantages of  computer output microfilming machines

• The major disadvantage is the cost of the initial investment. An archive writer will set you back tenths of thousands of dollars.
• While some are very quick others are not. Grayscale writers are in general slower. The film needs more time for exposure.
• Fewer and fewer experts in the field. As we mention, only SMA still employs the original designers of its machines.
• Servicing can be a bit of a handful. Experts have to travel from another country to help you ( if you are not in the US, UK or Germany).

What archive writer you should buy

• If you need to write 16mm microfilm, your range of choice is between Kodak and SMA. Mind you the SMA writes grayscale microfilm.
• For 35mm microfilm your choice should be between Zeutschel and SMA. The SMA model costs about 3 times less though, so it might be easy to choose.
• The grayscale film works on archive writers made by SMA and Zeutschel. Again, the price difference is quite big.
• For microfiche archive writers, there is only one place to go, and that is SMA. They still employ the original designers of such products.

If you are interested in receiving a quote for microfilming services, please go to our contact page and send us a note.

For more information on how microfilming is done, head to our microfilming process explained page.

You can also head to the SRLF UCLA’s page for a short history of microfilm.

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To offer good microfilm printing services we can accept :

• 16mm and 35mm microfilm rolls,
• Microfiche
• Aperture Cards and Jackets.

We can capture all your frames and convert them to digital files, in order to prepare them for printing. Our company uses high production printing machines, that can print your microfilm images to A4, A3 and up to A0 paper sizes. 

Do you need such a service ? If you are wondering can you print microfilm, just send us your details and we will get back to you.

Why would you need microfilm printing

The world we live in is not binary. Yes, printing is on the fall and digital is growing. But there are still moments when you need information on paper. We will try to go through those cases in which you need to print microfilms.

Giving paper handouts from microfilm rolls or Microfiche

It is well known that information found on microform can vary. From genealogy documents to research papers and different studies. Not once, in universities, schools and even in business you need microfilm printing for easier access to a document. This way, everyone involved will have paper access to documents on microfilm.

Rebuilding physical documents from microfilm

Since microfilm is used for archiving, this means the frame on the rolls will be actual documents. Sometimes, when archives go wrong ( flooding, fires etc ) or just when you want a paper duplicate, you need to print microfilm to paper. Especially in government institutions, there can be situations when documents need to be printed.

Copying land and construction documents

Land and construction documents are often found on microfilm. This is because they need to be preserved over time. A lot of times, there will be a need to access those documents. Having a digital copy of them is good, but people still like working with paper. Therefore, in many cases you will see large documents printed from microfilms.

What kind of microfilm rolls can be printed

Generally, most if not all microfilm frames can printed to paper. But we will take you through some of the most common ones.

16mm Microfilm Images

As you probably know, 16mm microfilm images are usually documents up to A3 in size. You will sometimes get A2 documents or even bigger, but they are usually split into A3 images. So most common situations these are regular documents, such as office, medical and just your ordinary business documents. In most cases these contain text.

35mm Microfilm documents

As you probably know, 35mm microfilm is used for larger documents, up to A0 in size, or sometimes even bigger. Usually, these contain maps, land documents, construction documents or old newspapers. But a lot of times you will also get standard A3 and A4 documents on them. We recommend that larger documents are printed on printers and plotters that can print up to A0 in size.

Microfiche Cards 105mm x 148mm

We can print your documents from most microfiche cards. From large format drawings, to newspapers or even books. Our team will process most reductions, from 12x up to 48 x.

Jackets with Microfilm

Jackets with Microfilm and Aperture Card Printing

It doesn’t matter how many rows your jacket has, from 1 to 15 or even more, we will convert them to digital files and then print them on Paper. Also, if you have large format drawings on aperture cards, send them to us, and we will deliver quality prints from them.

Grayscale and Bitonal Microfilm

Images can be microfilmed in grayscale or bitonal. For text documents which don’t contain drawings or images, bitonal is recommended. It is the ideal solution in those cases.

Grayscale documents are those documents which contain also images, drawings or other elements that contain shades of color. In these cases, microfilms should be printed in grayscale, in order to preserve the accuracy of the original image. Otherwise, there is a risk that some elements might dissapear.

Microfilm printing finishing options

Besides the actual printing, we will offer you a lot of printing finishing options. This range from binding, binders, folders or folding of large documents.

Binding – We can bind your documents with a plastic comb or other types of bindings. If required we can also bind them like a book or like a brochure. For these requirements, we first have to analyze if the documents are suitable for this.

Binders and folders – We can create binders and folders with your documents. We respect the logical order of your documents because we want to make them easier to be found. Also, we attach an index sheet at the beginning, where we write what the folder contains and what rolls we include in that folder.

Large format folding – Drawings and plans of larger size we can fold to A4 and optionally to A3 in size. We can also supply you with the microfilm scans and we can reprint them in color if you require.

Why choose our microfilm printing services

• We can convert 16mm and 35mm microfilm rolls, whether it’s bitonal or grayscale
• Printing of all kind of documents, from A4 size to A0 or even non-standard sizes
• Finishing options for your microfilm prints, like plastic comb binding or folding large format sizes
• We can also supply the scans of your microfilm if you require so you can have both a physical and a digital copy

To see how we print and scan microfilm check our video.  If you want to learn more, check our article on microfilm printing explained and also please contact us.

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If you’re looking to create microfilm or microfiche in 2025, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we will walk you through the modern process of creating microfilm and microfiche, using both traditional and digital methods. We’ll cover everything from preparing documents to the final steps of quality control. Whether you’re working with a microfilm camera or a digital archive writer, you’ll find the process easier than ever.

The critical 5 steps to make microfilm

What is Microfilm and Microfiche?

Microfilm and microfiche are both forms of micrographic media that store documents in a reduced size. They are commonly used for archival purposes, as they save space and provide long-term preservation of documents. In the past, creating microfilm involved using a microfilm camera to capture paper documents. But today, we can use digital archive writers to convert digital files directly to microfilm, making the process more efficient and precise.

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Make Microfilm

Step 1 – Prepare Your Documents

The first step to creating microfilm is preparing the documents or digital files you want to archive. You will need to decide whether you are using a 16mm or 35mm microfilm roll based on the document size and the level of detail. For example, 35mm microfilm is typically used for larger documents or files that require more detail.

• Scan Paper Documents: If you are working with paper documents, start by scanning them. This converts your physical files into digital format, which will then be written onto the microfilm.
• Organize Your Files: Once your documents are digital, organize them in a folder and prepare them for transfer onto microfilm. This could include editing or cleaning up any scanned images for optimal clarity.

Step 2 – Writing Documents to Microfilm

In the past, creating microfilm was done with a microfilm camera. This process involved placing a paper document on a special table and capturing it using a camera. This method was time-consuming, and quality control was difficult. It also led to higher costs due to the need for multiple attempts.

Using a Digital Archive Writer

Today, the process is much simpler with a digital archive writer. A digital archive writer allows you to directly transfer digital files onto a 16mm or 35mm microfilm roll. This process is quicker and offers higher quality control since you can edit and clean images before they are written to film. Digital files allow for better image resolution and ensure that your files are accurately transferred.

Step 3 – Developing and Processing the Microfilm

Once the documents have been written onto the microfilm, it’s time for processing. This is where the magic happens, as the images on the microfilm are revealed through a series of chemical treatments.

• Exposure and Development: After the film is written, it is exposed to light in a special developing tank. The chemicals used, such as a developer and fixer, help stabilize the images on the film.
• Rinsing and Fixing: After exposure, the film is rinsed in water to remove excess chemicals, leaving behind a permanent image of the documents.

At this point, the microfilm will appear as a reduced copy of the original document. It’s just like making a photocopy, but much smaller and stored on microfilm.

Step 4 – Quality Control

Once your microfilm is processed, it’s time to perform a quality check. This ensures that the images are clear, readable, and accurately captured.

Tools for Quality Control

• Densitometer: This tool measures the darkness (density) of the images. It ensures that the images are not too dark or too light. Each type of document will require specific density values, which must be checked for consistency.
• Microfilm Reader or Scanner: Use a microfilm reader or scanner to inspect the microfilm visually. Check for blurriness or other issues like incorrect reductions. A microfilm scanner can also help you digitize the images for future use.

Step 5 – Storing the Microfilm

After quality control, you can store the microfilm. Make sure to label and catalog the microfilm so that it can be easily retrieved in the future. Store the film in a cool, dry place to ensure long-term preservation.

How to Create Microfiche

Microfiche is another form of micrographic media, but it comes in the form of flat sheets, rather than rolls of film. If you’re interested in making microfiche, there are two methods to consider:

Method 1 – Using a Digital Microfiche Writer

A digital microfiche writer can transfer digital files to microfiche sheets, typically sized 105x148mm. These machines allow you to adjust the reduction size, contrast, and brightness, giving you control over the final product.

Method 2 – Using a Hybrid Microfiche System

Another option is to use a hybrid microfiche system. This combines a digital scanner and a microfilm writer, transferring scanned documents directly onto microfiche. This method can be efficient if you regularly need to scan documents and convert them to microfiche.

Final Thoughts on Making Microfilm and Microfiche

Creating microfilm and microfiche has never been easier. Whether you are using a traditional microfilm camera or a digital archive writer, the process is more efficient and offers higher-quality results than ever before.

• Choose the Right Equipment: Depending on the documents you’re working with, choose the right equipment (16mm or 35mm microfilm, digital microfiche writer, etc.).
• Quality Control Matters: Don’t skip the quality control step. It ensures that your microfilm will be usable and legible for years to come.
• Consider Outsourcing: If you find the process overwhelming or time-consuming, consider outsourcing to a professional service. Many companies, like ours, offer microfilming services to help you convert your documents with ease.

If you need assistance with creating microfilm, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We have the tools and expertise to help you every step of the way. For more information on the microfilming process, check out our detailed guide or contact us today.

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As an experienced microfilm scanning provider, we can extract millions of digital of pages from microform media.

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1. Microfilm Scanning Steps
2. 16mm Microfilm Scanning
3. 35mm Microfilm Scanning
4. Microfiche Scanning 

The Main Steps Of Microfilm Scanning Services

To perform microfilm scanning services, you must follow these workflow steps:

1. Inspect the microform media and determine which type it is. It can be 16mm microfilm, 35mm microfilm rolls or microfiche  media.
2. Insert the microfilm into the scanner and carefully capture each of the frames on the film. Visually inspect the frames during scanning. The scanning equipment has a lot of features to help you maintain productivity and check for quality issues.
3. After the scanning is over, take each image and carefully inspect them. Using an image processing software, correct every converted image that requires your attention.
4. When image processing is done, convert the digital images to the file formats your customers require. Optionally you can OCR the documents to make them text searchable.
5. Congratulations, you have successfully scanned microfilm using our solution.

Benefits of microfilm scanning

There are a number of reasons why customers prefer scanning microfilm. We will try and go through the most important.

To protect from loss or damage of microfilm rolls

Just like any physical object or for document storage, a microfilm roll can be misplaced or even totally damaged. Not to mention that improper storage and protection from environmental factors can lead to further damage.

You can create an accurate digital back-up from your microform, and be less dependant on the physical archive. Therefore, even in a busy office environment, you will reduce the risk of data loss, by using digital images of your records.

Easier access to records and faster retrieval

Retrieving documents from a physical archive storage is difficult enough. To access documents on a microfilm roll, you need a good reader or another microfilm reader system. We would also recommend having a bit of knowledge with microfilm in general, as this would speed up this process.

It’s much easier to access and duplicate digital records, then to copy the information on microfilm. The same can be said when you want to print microfilm images. Digital images are much easier to handle then microfilm frames.

Control the access to digital images of your files

Another major advantage when you scan microfilm is that digital files can be protected from reading, writing and even copying. Documents on microfilm can be viewed with a reader by anyone who knows how to work with one.

On the other hand, integrating your documents in a powerful document management tool will give you total control over them. Data protection is very big nowadays, so you will definitely improve access security to your records, if you transfer them to digital media.

Information security is critical so please evaluate with our team how to get the most out of your scanned archive. Digitized microfilm can be easily secured.

Reduce physical space

While microfilm requires fewer storage facilities than physical document storage, it still takes up space. Some businesses decided to save space by eliminating their old microfilm. They scanned all their microfilm rolls and could recycle the old microfilm, for secure document disposal.

Other organizations prefer scanning microfilm and microfiche, then sending backup copies to a storage provider. He, in turn, does not charge a significant amount, and our client achieves important space savings while maintaining the access to his documents.

Document scanning and imaging are not enough sometimes. There are companies that still have big proportion of their archives on microfilm. In those cases, it is required to scan the microfilm and microfiche data to retrieve the documents stored on them. This will make document management much easier afterwards.

Also, moving microfilm and microfiche is much easier than moving paper. Onsite scanning is not needed, as the small form factor of microform media allows it to be easily shipped to scanning suppliers.

For more information on this topic, please head to our article on the advantages and disadvantages of microfilm.

What documents are stored on microfilm

• Personal and corporate documents ( financial statements, bank documents, land registries, Human resource files etc). Just about any document that needs to be preserved as microfilm has huge longevity. Remember, replace physical document storage with microfilm or digital files.
• Microfilmed Newspapers, books and manuals – Especially in universities and libraries microfilm was the ideal archival method. Before book scanning equipment was available, books were microfilmed. Today, libraries choose to scan microfilm, instead of using book scanning for converting that book to digital formats.
• Archival documents – In private or government archives, microfilm is still used today to archive files and documents that need to be preserved for longer periods of time. Medical records scanning from microfiche is very popular. Microfiche is a great storage solution for medical records of patience, and we get health institutions asking us to scan microfiche very often.
• Architectural and engineering documents – Microfilm rolls and microfiche can store documents up to A0 or even higher in size. Depending on the size you can use different reduction levels. Different county administrations will hold such documents on 35mm microfilm for archival preservation over longer periods of time.

What microform media we can scan

• Microfilm Rolls – We will scan Silver Halide, Diazo or Vesicular microfilm. This includes 16mm microfilm rolls and 35mm microfilm rolls.
• Microfiche Scanning – We can also scan flat film, 105×148 or ISO A6 in size. Especially for 10x14mm, the scanning works very quickly.
• Aperture Cards – Our aperture card scanning service will process microfilm cards with 35mm slide.
• Ultrafiche, Jackets and other cartridges or microfilm supplies such as ribbons. Aperture card scanning is not as popular as it used to be, but there is still a lot of information stored on them.

Learn more about this on our article on types of microfilm.

How we scan microfilm

The scanning process depends on what microform media we are working on. Scanning 16mm rolls is quite different than scanning Microfiche.

Our project manager will determine the proper solution for your scanning project. He will evaluate aspects such as the actual slide scanning and the post processing methods to be used after scanning.

We usually post process documents to achieve archival scanning standards . Therefore, whether it’s bad exposures, fading film or just badly processed microfilm, we try and retrieve information from the media.

How the rollfilm scanner works

For 16mm or 35mm media, we use a microfilm scanner with CCD capturing sensors. We will describe now how the microfilm scanning equipment works.

As the rollfilm passes under the sensor, the microfilm equipment transfers each captured line to the software. The software then uses each line to compose the initial image.

Once the image is composed, it converts the RAW data into an image file type, such as Jpeg or TIFF with different compressions.

The conversion software then takes this data and gives us the file in the file format we want, whether it’s PDF, TIFF, Jpeg, BMP or ca even OCR the document.

We have a great article on how a microfilm to digital conversion equipment works.

16mm Microfilm Scanning

For 16mm digital conversion projects, we can provide conversion for most type of rolls. Standard rolls of 30.5m in length and normal thickness can be processed quite quickly. There is, of course, a difference in time depending on the number of images on the roll. Such a roll can have around 2500 documents.

At the same time digitize 66m rolls with a thinner film. Usually, longer rolls use a film that is thinner than standard film. But at the same time, it can hold a larger number of documents.

We estimate that these rolls can reach a number of 5000 frame exposures on them when writing at 24x reduction. Most of the 16mm microfilms will have A3 and A4 documents on them. It’s not very often you will find larger ones.

35mm Microfilm Scanning

This kind of film is sometimes easier to convert. We process films with thin and standard film thickness. This kind of reel will hold 700 images on it, considering a standard reduction of 24x.

Of course, the number can be bigger or smaller, depending on document size and image reduction.

We can offer microfilm conversion solutions to PDF or TIFF for 35mm duplex mode rolls. Generally, they contain around 700 frame exposures, but this value might be different from one roll to another.

While 16mm microfilms usually host A3 and A4 documents, 35mm microfilm reels will often feature bigger documents, such as A2, A1 or even A0.

The 35mm microfilm is the best choice to microfilm newspapers, large format drawings, and architectural plans.

It does not matter what reduction value you have used for your frames, generally, it is possible to deliver good quality output. The 35mm microfilm scanners work just as well for 16mm microfilm conversion.

Scan Microfiche

Fiche scanning is a bit different than film scanning and we use different equipment. Once the microfiche sheet has been positioned under the sensor, the scanner will automatically move the fiche to capture each image separately.

As soon as it captures the entire matrix of images, it releases the files to the computer. M

Microfiche scanning is possible for 105mm x 148mm, flat fiche or COM fiche.

For each image, the software then creates a digital format file in Tiff, Jpeg or PDF that is ready to use by the client. To find more information on this topic go to our article on microfiche scanning service.

Technical aspects of our service

• Microfilm scanning resolution – We process microfilms at 400dpi optical. The image resolution is enough to capture all of the details from every frame.
• Microfilm reduction – Most of our customers send microform media that is 24x. There is no problem in sending us microfilm made at 32x or 48x or even between these values. We will also process microfilm media that is written at lower reductions or higher.
• Microfilm polarity – We usually process both positive exposed film and also negative exposed microfilm. Microfilm conversion is more or less the same for both.
• Color tones – Most documents on microfilm are text documents. As we see it, they are produced in black and white. We have designed our service to also capture images with pictures. So grayscale microfilm scanning is also possible and we recommend it when you need a superior image quality.
• Digital file formats – We can create standard image files, such as TIFF, JPEG or PDF. On request, we will provide you with PDF OCR, BMP or even Word Documents. We can also index your information, and upload it to document management platforms.
• File Compression – Our scanner will capture files in RAW format, but we can convert them to different compressions, such as JPEG, LZW or ZIP compression.
• We will deliver the scanned images on USB stick, CD, on Hard Drives or upload them directly to your storage server.

How to order our services

1. Send us an email and describe your request. Please specify if you have microfilm rolls, or microfiche, the approximate number of frames on the rolls and number of rolls.
2. We will provide customers with the approximate cost.
3. If there are any special requirements from our clients, we will try to evaluate if we can provide those services.
4. We supply you with the logistical costs and instructions on getting the microfilm to our scanning facility.
5. After we receive the microfilm from you we start scanning and send you back the digital files in a couple of days.

We can do the scan on demand if you need or we can do microfilm conversion services for very large projects. This depends on how big your project is and the available budget.

If you want more information about this, we have an article about scanning prices and how much our services cost.

Countries for which we do microform scanning services

We deliver high-quality microfilm scanning services to clients in the following countries:

• The United Kingdom, London- Newcastle, Yorkshire, Leeds, Manchester and just about any county
• France, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Austria, Switzerland, Poland
• Spain, Andorra, Italy, Monaco, Malta, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Cyprus, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary
• Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Iceland
• United States, Canada
• United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Israel

For example, we have recently done microfilm scanning services for customers in Leeds and Yorkshire. They were really satisfied with the work, and they are returning customers. If you need, we can supply case studies of work we did for our customers.

Frequently asked questions about logistical aspects

Here are a couple of questions we get from our customers. If you have another one, feel free to ask us.

Is microform media safe to ship?
Yes. There are numerous shipping solutions to choose from. They provide different extra services that customers can choose, which help with the shipping process.

I have a larger quantity of microfilm. Can you help me with the shipping?
Yes, we will assist you entirely with this process. Our team will give you all the details on how to pack microfilm securely and prepare the package. Once it is prepared, our shipping company can pick up the microfilm from your premises and deliver it to us.

Is shipping expensive?
No. We will try and offer you the lowest cost for shipping microfilm. Just inquire and we will be happy to help you with everything.

What type of customers do you work for?

We scan microfilm for just about any type of customers. We have private clients with 2-3 rolls, government and business customers with medium to large scanning projects.

While most microfilm conversion projects we do are for larger institutions, please feel free and inquire about smaller projects.

Why choose our microfilm scanning company

• Experience – We have been doing microfilm scanning services for over 10 years now.
• Worldwide distribution – If you are in Europe or the UK, we can provide an effective solution for you. We have worked with customers from the UK for many years now, with a lot of positive feedback.
• Low microfilm scanning cost – Our prices are very low compared to other service providers. For example, we can scan microfilm at 0.01£ per image frame. Especially for larger projects.
• Optional services – We are pretty much a one-stop shop. Besides scanning microfilm, we can post-process the images for improved quality and even indexing the content in the microfilms. We will guarantee superior image quality compared to other providers. Our team can provide most imaging services currently available on the market.

Because of this, we think you should try our microfilm scanning service for your next project.

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