WHY YOU SHOULD DIGITISE YOUR MICROFILMS
Microfilm was a popular storage medium in the early 1900s. It was widely used among businesses, banks, libraries, and government institutions with its size-reduction feature and relatively huge storage capacity — a viable option for saving costs in data storage than the usual paper archiving.
Information kept in microfilms can last a lifetime, with over a 500-year preservation cap, making it less susceptible to physical damage and data loss. This made microfilms a reliable and most preferred medium to collect, preserve, and protect data without breaking the bank. Although, if compared to today’s technology, microfilms do not possess the latest tech trend in text search capabilities, remote access, and infinite storage capacity, there are practicable ways to immortalise microfilm data through digitisation.
Here are some of the perks:
Easier Way to Store Information Minus the Risk of Data Loss
While data stored in microfilms can last for centuries, its physical material is still prone to damage, loss, and theft which could be impossible to retrieve.
Avoid the inevitable from happening by digitising your microfilms to create virtual copies and storage backups without losing the original quality of your files. The upside? Well, you will have unlimited storage on a limited-access drive saved for perpetual use. Say goodbye to unnecessary risks and enjoy the perks of digital-scanning technology.
At Scan2Archive, we offer scanning services for microfilms that preserve information and archives in the digital domain – improving user experience while making more data accessible to a wider range of people.
Key takeaway: Digitising microfilms is a practical way to handle data archiving
High-Quality Resolutions on Original Files
Another perk of digitising microfilms is the assurance of high-resolution images. Using advanced scanning technology, it is now easier for you to view and share across your network, without compromising the file or image quality.
The professional scanning services offered by Scan2Archive ensures premium copies of your microfilm files by taking each frame with utmost diligence and prompt visual quality adjustments to deliver satisfactory results. We put our passion into action even on the post-processing stage where we correct blurred, imperfect microfilm images – especially when digitising historical documents.
In our line of work, the usual challenge lies on centuries-old documents with dilapidated text and numbers. We deal with this by using OCR (optical character recognition) technology on each image frame to create readable, scan-worthy texts. This makes the after-scan result more accessible and user-friendly to our clients.
Key Takeaway: Microfilm preservation is achieved through expert handling, reliable scanning processes, and advanced technology.
Longevity in the Face of Digital Technology
There are millions of apps on the internet that offer tech perks to businesses: multi-party collaboration, unlimited storage, and open access to multiple users. These are the usual offers among File-Sharing Giants (such as Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, and iCloud), that would store your digitised microfilm copies for future preservation.
With the combined promise of microfilm storage and cloud-sharing features, your important files are surely in safe hands. Through the digitisation of microfilm, organisations can now update their old documents so that they are not left with worthless files.
No matter how many microfilm items you keep, Scan2Archive can convert them into digital files. This ensures your documents will be modern and easier to store since digitisation allows for one searchable and shareable storage system. Plus, it’s more secure and practical than the traditional method!
Key Takeaway: Digitised microfilms are a long-term alternative for preserving useful data.
SCAN2ARCHIVE IS YOUR BEST OPTION
Scan2Archive uses cutting edge technology to restore microfilm and convert them into digital files. We pride ourselves on our strict quality control processes that allow us to handle even degraded film.
Planning to digitise your microfilms and other documents? Look no further, at Scan2Archive we have over 38 years experience in the industry and our tried and tested service offerings are backed by AS/NZS ISO 9001:2015 Quality Accreditation.
Let our digital archival experts help you preserve your microfilm collections and assist you with your project needs. Contact us today!
