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Miniaturize It with Microfilm Scanning Services

Written by Kevin D'Arcy | Sep 13, 2012 2:02:57 PM

One of the most common problems businesses encounter is the storage of their documents. Not every piece of paper needs to be kept on hand, and at some point, documents no longer need to be kept in the office. Papers which must be kept strictly for potential reference can be transformed into a more convenient format; microfilm. With microfilm scanning services, you can transform your whole organization.

Digital Copies

All of your documents can be placed upon either 16mm or 35mm microfilm. It is a quick and efficient process that can be handled by high speed scanners. With the addition of specialized filters, your documents are cleaned up in the scanning process so they are saved in the best possible condition. The life expectancy of microfilm is between 100-500 years, so you know that your documents will be available when you need them.

What Can You Scan?

Every type of document you have can be converted into microfilm. The specific format will depend upon your preferences and the requirements of the document. Whether you want to scan every document in your collection, or just a part, it is usually best to have the job carried out by professionals.

The scanners used in the process are expensive and require some training to use. This makes them impractical to own individually. This is especially true if you want to have your documents available in multiple formats or want to create microfilm of digital documents. Furthermore, if you want to scan and preserve historical documents, special care must be taken. Leave this job to those who know it best and enjoy the convenience offered by this reliable technique.

For many companies, microfilming is a safety net which offers a way to store documents in multiple locations; the system won’t crash, they can’t be altered, and it is a technology that remains constant. All you ever need to read a film is a light and a magnifying glass. A good indexing system will allow you to find any document you need tomorrow, a year from now, or even in a century. Take a look at what microfilm scanning services can do to help your business run better.