Microfilming is the process of storing documents, photos, and other types of content at a much smaller size on a strip of film. It is a very unique way to store information, and unlike other storage solutions, you can see what you have stored on the film without the use of special hardware or software.
Why is microfilming beneficial?
Although microfilming may seem like an outdated process, it actually still has a lot of benefits. First, microfilming is a lot less expensive than digital media. How many times do you buy hardware or software and 3-6 months later they come out with an update, something bigger and better (or really, smaller and better)? Well, microfilming always remains consistent; it will never need an update. Second, each photograph can hold an infinite amount of information; it is not limited to a certain number of “dots per inch” like digital media is. Third, microfilming will always hold up as lawful evidence in court, because it cannot be altered and because it won’t ever “crash”. Finally, because microfilming is not dependent on technology it is a reliable and easy to manage system for storing important material.
Many companies find microfilming not only helpful but necessary. It allows you to store duplicate information in different locations so that if something were to happen to the originals you always have duplicates stored elsewhere. People take comfort in knowing that their information can never be hacked, crashed, or lost in cyberspace. Microfilming is easy, reliable, and consistent and will last you a very long time.