Photo Scanning Services

Photo Scanning Services

We scan bound books of Any Size, Shape, Style & Condition
Let us scan & preserve your priceless reading assets!

Photo Scanning Services


PHOTO ALBUM SCANNING IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

Preserve your precious memories for a lifetime with our professional photo album scanning service. We understand how important your family photos and memories are, and we strive to provide you with high-quality Photos Scan that will last for generations to come.

Most of the photos we take today are captured using digital cameras that allow us to easily store and share the images electronically, but what about the photos that we only have on film or on paper?

Photo scanning is a process to convert image files into digital format & to protect photos that can’t be stored in their print versions. The process ensures that your photos are backed up onto a computer or another device so that if something happens to their print versions, you’ll always have digital copies that are stored on your computer.

Types of Photos we scan –
Loose photos
Sleeved albums
Magnetic photo albums
Oversized scrapbooks
Any type of photography or multimedia archive
Film

PHOTO ALBUM SCANNING PROCESS

Photos are sweet memories stored in old-style albums within the plastic cover. They can be black and white or colored, A2 to A4 size, or even the passport size. At eRecordsUSA, our photo editing & digitization process is accomplished in a five-steps:

CLEANING AND PREPARATION – The first step to make a digital photo album is to take the photos out from the albums, clean them with compressed air and a lint-free cloth.

SCANNING – An ultra quality scanner is used to scan the photos as in most cases, there is a need to improve the picture quality such as brightness, clarity, and hue.

EDITING –  Our highly skilled technicians repair each image, including cropping, rotation, color correction, and red-eye removal.

DEVICE STORAGE – Your newly digitized images are loaded to an external device such as a USB Drive, Computer etc. They can be stored in various file formats such as JPEG, PDF, Tiff, and so on.

UPLOADING AND SHARING – Once the edited scanned photos are stored on your device into digital copy, you can upload them and can share them with friends and loved ones!

BRING YOUR OLD PHOTOS BACK TO LIFE WITH PHOTO SCANNING

Large Format Photo Scanning Services

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This is most obvious in the need to preserve, protect and digitize older photographs, particularly large format photo. Most home scanners are incapable of large photo scanning with a decent resolution, which means that your photographs might be in danger of decay, discoloration, and distortion. That’s why we are here to help you. 

Our photo album scanning service includes:

High Resolution Photo Scans: We use state-of-the-art photo scanning equipment to produce high-resolution scans of your photographs. Our Photo scans are done at a minimum of 600 dpi, ensuring that every detail is captured.

Color Correction: We understand that over time, photographs can fade and lose their original color. Our team of photo scanning experts uses advanced color correction techniques to restore the original colors and vibrancy of your photographs.

Image Editing: We offer a variety of image editing services to enhance the quality of your photo album scans. This includes cropping, straightening, and removing scratches and dust from the photographs.

Digital Preservation: We provide digital preservation services to ensure that your photographs are safe and secure. We store your scans on multiple, secure servers and provide you with a backup copy of your images.

Online Gallery: We provide you with an online gallery where you can view, share, and download your scanned photographs. This makes it easy to share your memories with friends and family.

Custom Packages: We offer custom packages to meet your specific needs. Whether you need a few photographs scanned or a large collection, we can create a package that works for you.

Competitive Pricing: We offer competitive pricing for our photo scanning services and we strive to give you the best value for your money.

Fast Turnaround Time: We understand that you want to see your memories as soon as possible. That’s why we offer fast turnaround times and we work hard to get your scanned photographs to you as soon as we can.

Preserve your memories and keep them safe for future generations with our professional photo album scanning service.

HOW TO GET STARTED

Getting started with our photo album scanning service is easy! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:

Contact us: The first step is to CONTACT US by phone at +1.855.722.6669 or email us at [email protected]

Our team will be happy to answer any questions you may have and provide you with a QUOTE.

Prepare your photographs: Gather all of the photographs you would like to have scanned. We recommend that you place them in a safe and secure location until they are ready to be sent in.

Pack and ship your photographs: Once you are ready to send in your photographs, carefully pack them in a sturdy box. We recommend using bubble wrap or foam for added protection. Please include your name, address, and contact information in the package.

View and download your scanned photographs: Once your photographs have been scanned, we will provide you with an online gallery where you can view, share and download your scans. You can share the gallery link with friends and family so they can also view your memories.

Payment: Once the scanning process is completed, we will send you an invoice for the service. Payment can be made by credit card, PayPal or bank transfer.

Book Scanning

Yearbook Archival Services

Yearbook Archival Services

We Scan Books of Any Size, Shape, Style & Condition
Let Us Scan & Preserve Your Priceless Reading Assets!

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Digital Yearbook Archival Service in San Francisco Bay Area, California

Yearbook Archival Services

Imagine that archaeologists uncovered a new historical site, something absolutely earth shattering that changes everything we thought we knew about the evolution of society. This could be bigger than finding the Lost Ark, bigger than Atlantis. And yet, we have nothing more than our interpretation of what we see to go on when it comes to explaining what this discovery is. How much easier would this be if the people who lived there, thousands of years before, had left some sort of directory? Something that showed who lived there, what they did, where they gathered.

Something like a yearbook. A yearbook is a publication that simply shows who and what happened in a place for the last year. Many libraries and schools already perform their own yearbook archival services, keeping records going back as far as they can of all the alumni and former staff and faculty that have been a part of the establishment’s history. Other businesses may have yearbooks for their staff or events that they have done; if for no other reason than it offers you a way to look back at your success, a yearbook archival service is an excellent idea.

There are multiple ways to archive yearbooks. The physical books can be stored in locations that are designed to protect books from the elements. These places are great for backlogs of old yearbooks that may already be weak in the binding or falling apart. Another method is the digital yearbook archival service, which allows you to upload yearbooks to digital storage. This could also be a great idea for older yearbooks, so that the information could be accessed without disturbing the book. Many companies are even choosing to create their yearbooks in digital format in the first place.

Storing this information could be priceless for future generations of archaeologists looking back on our lives today.

eRecordsUSA is specialized in providing Document Scanning Services like,Yearbook Archival Service / Yearbook Archiving Services / Yearbook Scanning Services. Would you like to receive a free quote to archive your yearbooks? Call +1.855.722.6669 or eMail us at [email protected].

eRecordsUSA offer Yearbook Archival Services in following areas of California, Mountain View, San Francisco, Redwood City, Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, San Jose, Sunnyvale, San Mateo, Marin East Bay: Fremont, Hayward, Milpitas, Pleasanton, Concord, Livermore, Contra Costa, Oakland, Alameda, San Ramon, Dublin, Napa Valley: Pittsburg, Fairfield, Vallejo, Sonoma, Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Solano & Martinez.


    Book Scanning

    What Our Client Says

    •   Mr. Sharma is very professional and friendly.  We had eRecords scan our books for archive purposes.  The quality of their service is amazing.  They are fast and timely.  I am very glad that we used eRecords to scan our books and wouldn't hesitate to contact eRecords if we need digitizing/imaging service in the future.

      thumb Esther L.
      12/19/2023
    •   eRecords has provided an amazing high quality scanning work for our books. Mr. Sharma is very detail oriented and the results are just excellent!

      thumb Eliana D.
      12/12/2023
    •   I contacted eRecords for a small-scale scanning job. Although they usually work on large projects, Pankaj was more than willing to help with what I was looking for! The scans that came back were high quality, and delivered in a timely matter. eRecords was also the business that quoted me the most competitive price. I would definitely recommend - Pankaj is knowledgable and a great collaborator to work with on meeting any scanning service you may need.

      thumb Nina P.
      3/23/2023
    •   ERecords USA has provided Fast, Timely, and Amazing quality service for scanning my books and magazines. Ritika, Pankaj, and their Staff are very friendly, flexible, and easy to work with. They go above and beyond in their service. I give them  A+++.

      thumb Rahul P.
      2/28/2023
    •   I have used eRecordsUSA on three separate occasions and each job was performed exceptionally. All files scanned at high resolution, organized, and returned in a timely manner. Pricing was also very reasonable for such time-intensive work. Management was also very good with their communication.

      I am a digital nomad that owns zero paper, so having all of my files in Google Drive is imperative. With Google's OCR (Optical Coherence Recognition) I can now find my files at lightning speed. ie - I search for [deed], [roof repair], [assessment], etc. and all relevant files "automagically" appear.

      thumb Cameron V.
      12/09/2022
    •   EXCELLENT quality work. VERY professional. I had some kids art work scanned high resolution that was too large for the scanners at copy shops. eRecordsUSA did a fantastic job and I highly recommend them.

      thumb Stephen M.
      11/02/2021
    •   ERecords USA provided a fast and accurate turnaround for a request to duplicate X-Rays.  They ensured that copies were accurate prior to payment and went out of their way to produce within a short time.

      thumb Beth S.
      4/21/2021
    •   Erecords scanned 56 bankers boxes of legal case files and other professional documents for me. This was a particularly difficult and complex job because, in naming files, they had to work from both a written file inventory and the file names on the folders themselves and use a consistent file naming protocol that Erecords and I agreed upon. They did an outstanding job of following this file naming protocol and organizing the documents in digital form to create the file structure that I intended. This job was also difficult because of the variety of page sizes and the age and condition of some of the documents; they managed to accurately capture everything. They also made the job easier for me by picking the documents up at my home. Pankaj at E records was invariably courteous and helpful and spent the time needed with me before the job to develop a digital file structure to make the documents most useful. I highly recommend Erecords for document scanning.

      thumb David L.
      2/27/2021
    •   I chose eRecords to scan over 2000 pages of yearbooks and several hundred photos from the early 90's to early 00's. I was not disappointed. They were one of the few locations in the Bay Area that I contacted that let me drop off and pickup the material in person. The JPG and PDF scans that they sent me were extremely high quality and OCR'd the yearbooks so I can search for text. They were able to repair one of my yearbook's bindings to the point where I couldn't even find the repair! This place is professional and good value for what I received. If something ever happened to my irreplaceable yearbooks and photos I know they're digitized now and backed up to multiple locations on my network and cloud! Highly recommended, Pankaj and eRecords!

      thumb David B.
      10/28/2020
    •   I found eRecordsUSA on an internet search and contacted them to inquire about scanning to PDFs a set of some six hundred old, faded, tattered pages of an underground/community newspaper I co-founded fifty years ago.  I lucked out on this first call, finding a most professional, efficient, accessible, top notch company to help me archive my newspaper despite these trying, pandemic times.

      thumb Ted R.
      7/14/2020

    Yearbook Digitizing Services

    Yearbook Digitizing Services

    We Scan Books of Any Size, Shape, Style & Condition
    Let Us Scan & Preserve Your Priceless Reading Assets!

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    Yearbook Digitizing Services in Fremont, San Francisco Bay Area, California

    Yearbook Digitizing Service

    If you’re considering yearbook digitizing services but have been holding off out of fear it’s just not in the budget, it’s time to look at the cost-effective side of the service. For most businesses budgets are the deciding factor in the decision-making process, and a school or educational institution is similar in that it has a budget it needs to stick to. With that said these yearbook digitizing services are becoming more and more commonplace in the education system and that’s no coincidence. These institutions aren’t just ignoring their budget, instead they are seeing the cost-effective side of this digital option.

    Here’s the question you may be facing right now: what are the costs involved in reprinting a yearbook versus digitizing it? Now the answer may surprise you, but in most cases it’s cheaper to actually digitize the book. Keep in mind once you digitize it, you won’t have to worry about it getting lost, worn, or ruined because you will always have that digital copy. That means there won’t ever be a need to re-digitize it, unlike printing where there is no guarantee it will be the one and only time you need to reprint it.

    Typically document scanning services will offer bulk rates on yearbook digitizing services, which means the larger the volume, the better your rate will be. If you’re interested in getting a quote it’s best to wait until you have a large number of books to digitize. Your cost per book scanning service will be at the absolute best deal. In the end this translates to more cost savings for your institution, and a budget that stays balanced which means everyone is happy.

    You could also take that same volume of books and ask to get a quote on having them reprinted / printed, this is another great way to compare the cost.

    eRecordsUSA is specialized in providing Doument Scanning Services like,Yearbook Digitizing Service / Yearbook Digitization Services / Yearbook Scanning Services / Yearbook Imaging Services. If you would like to receive a free quote to scan your lab notebooks? call +1.855.722.6669 or eMail us at [email protected].

    eRecordsUSA offer yearbook digitizing services in following areas of California, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, Marin, San Mateo, Silicon Valley, Mountain View, San Francisco, Redwood City, East Bay: Oakland, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, Milpitas, Livermore, Fremont, Concord, Alameda, Contra Costa, Hayward, Napa Valley: Fairfield, Sonoma, Pittsburg, Vallejo, Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Solano & Martinez.



      Book Scanning

      What Our Client Says

      •   Mr. Sharma is very professional and friendly.  We had eRecords scan our books for archive purposes.  The quality of their service is amazing.  They are fast and timely.  I am very glad that we used eRecords to scan our books and wouldn't hesitate to contact eRecords if we need digitizing/imaging service in the future.

        thumb Esther L.
        12/19/2023
      •   eRecords has provided an amazing high quality scanning work for our books. Mr. Sharma is very detail oriented and the results are just excellent!

        thumb Eliana D.
        12/12/2023
      •   I contacted eRecords for a small-scale scanning job. Although they usually work on large projects, Pankaj was more than willing to help with what I was looking for! The scans that came back were high quality, and delivered in a timely matter. eRecords was also the business that quoted me the most competitive price. I would definitely recommend - Pankaj is knowledgable and a great collaborator to work with on meeting any scanning service you may need.

        thumb Nina P.
        3/23/2023
      •   ERecords USA has provided Fast, Timely, and Amazing quality service for scanning my books and magazines. Ritika, Pankaj, and their Staff are very friendly, flexible, and easy to work with. They go above and beyond in their service. I give them  A+++.

        thumb Rahul P.
        2/28/2023
      •   I have used eRecordsUSA on three separate occasions and each job was performed exceptionally. All files scanned at high resolution, organized, and returned in a timely manner. Pricing was also very reasonable for such time-intensive work. Management was also very good with their communication.

        I am a digital nomad that owns zero paper, so having all of my files in Google Drive is imperative. With Google's OCR (Optical Coherence Recognition) I can now find my files at lightning speed. ie - I search for [deed], [roof repair], [assessment], etc. and all relevant files "automagically" appear.

        thumb Cameron V.
        12/09/2022
      •   EXCELLENT quality work. VERY professional. I had some kids art work scanned high resolution that was too large for the scanners at copy shops. eRecordsUSA did a fantastic job and I highly recommend them.

        thumb Stephen M.
        11/02/2021
      •   ERecords USA provided a fast and accurate turnaround for a request to duplicate X-Rays.  They ensured that copies were accurate prior to payment and went out of their way to produce within a short time.

        thumb Beth S.
        4/21/2021
      •   Erecords scanned 56 bankers boxes of legal case files and other professional documents for me. This was a particularly difficult and complex job because, in naming files, they had to work from both a written file inventory and the file names on the folders themselves and use a consistent file naming protocol that Erecords and I agreed upon. They did an outstanding job of following this file naming protocol and organizing the documents in digital form to create the file structure that I intended. This job was also difficult because of the variety of page sizes and the age and condition of some of the documents; they managed to accurately capture everything. They also made the job easier for me by picking the documents up at my home. Pankaj at E records was invariably courteous and helpful and spent the time needed with me before the job to develop a digital file structure to make the documents most useful. I highly recommend Erecords for document scanning.

        thumb David L.
        2/27/2021
      •   I chose eRecords to scan over 2000 pages of yearbooks and several hundred photos from the early 90's to early 00's. I was not disappointed. They were one of the few locations in the Bay Area that I contacted that let me drop off and pickup the material in person. The JPG and PDF scans that they sent me were extremely high quality and OCR'd the yearbooks so I can search for text. They were able to repair one of my yearbook's bindings to the point where I couldn't even find the repair! This place is professional and good value for what I received. If something ever happened to my irreplaceable yearbooks and photos I know they're digitized now and backed up to multiple locations on my network and cloud! Highly recommended, Pankaj and eRecords!

        thumb David B.
        10/28/2020
      •   I found eRecordsUSA on an internet search and contacted them to inquire about scanning to PDFs a set of some six hundred old, faded, tattered pages of an underground/community newspaper I co-founded fifty years ago.  I lucked out on this first call, finding a most professional, efficient, accessible, top notch company to help me archive my newspaper despite these trying, pandemic times.

        thumb Ted R.
        7/14/2020

      Bound Book Scanning

      Non Destructive Bound Book & Notebook Scanning

      We Scan Bound Books of Any Size, Shape, Style & Condition
      Let Us Scan & Preserve Your Priceless Reading Assets!

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      Bound Book Scanning San Francisco Bay Area

      We eRecordsUSA, Welcome you to our bound book scanning service!

      Are you tired of trying to digitize your old bound books and documents by taking pictures or scanning them one page at a time? If this is the case, Our professional bound book scanning services are here to help you.

      Our state-of-the-art  bound book scanning equipment and experienced team of professionals can handle even the most delicate and fragile bound books with care. We use advanced imaging technology to capture high-quality digital copies of your old books, ensuring that all text, images, and other details are accurately preserved.

      What Is Bound Book Scanning?

      Bound Book Scanning Services in San Francisco

      Bound book scanning is a process of digitizing the contents of a book that is bound, typically with a hard cover. This process involves carefully scanning each page of the book and converting the images into a digital format, such as a PDF or ebook.

      Bound book scanning can be done manually, using a flatbed scanner, or with specialized equipment designed specifically for the task. The resulting digital version of the book can be used for a variety of purposes, including archiving, preserving the book’s content, or making it more widely available.

      The digital copies are sharable in easy-to-read formats.

      Bound Book Scanning Best Methods

      The scanning of bound books can be done in two ways:

      Destructive Book Scanning and Non-Destructive Book Scanning.

      The new bound book scanning method is Non Destructive book scanning. in this method, without removing the spine of the book, we scan the entire book while maintaining the original format. However, choosing the method for bound book scanning is your personal decision. We offer our book scanning service both ways –

      Destructive Book Scanning

      Destructive bound book scanning may sound scary. It simply means that, during the bound book scanning process, the spine of the book is carefully removed. The main reason people choose this option is because they can get high-quality scans of their books at a low price of  $0.08 per page

      Destructive book scanning is a process of digitizing the contents of a book in which the book is dismantled or disassembled in some way. This is typically done in order to more easily scan the individual pages of the book, as it may be difficult or impossible to scan a bound book without damaging it. There are several different methods of destructive book scanning, including:

      Loosening The Spine:

      This method involves carefully loosening the spine of the book so that the pages can be more easily separated and scanned.

      Cutting The Spine:

      This method involves cutting the spine of the book and removing the pages for scanning. This is typically done with books that have a glued spine and cannot be easily disassembled by other means.

      Cutting The Hinges:

      This method involves carefully cutting the hinges of the book, which are the areas where the spine of the book is attached to the cover. This allows the pages to be separated and scanned, while the cover remains intact.

      It’s important to note that destructive book scanning is generally considered a last resort, as it can cause permanent damage to the book. It is typically only used when it is not possible to scan the book in any other way.

      Non Destructive Book Scanning

      In some cases, clients come to us with older, out of print books that they are interested in re-publishing. In this situation, it is often important to the client that the print version of the book is returned in its original condition. We do offer non-destructive  book scanning services. Our prices for non-destructive book scanning start as low as $0.15 per page.

      Non-destructive book scanning, also known as bound book scanning, is a process of digitizing the contents of a book without causing any damage to the book. This is typically done using specialized equipment designed specifically for the task, such as a book scanner or a flatbed scanner with a document feeder. Non-destructive book scanning involves carefully scanning each page of the book and converting the images into a digital format, such as a PDF or ebook.

      The resulting digital version of the book can be used for a variety of purposes, including archiving, preserving the book’s content, or making it more widely available. Non-destructive book scanning is generally considered the preferred method for digitizing books, as it allows the original book to be preserved in its original form.

      Why Choose Our Bound Book Scanning Service?

      At eRecordsUSA, we specialize in digitizing bound books so that they can be easily accessed and shared online. Our state-of-the-art scanners and advanced software allow us to quickly and accurately scan your books, preserving the quality of the original text and images.

      Fast Turnaround Time:

      We understand that you need your scanned books as soon as possible, so we work efficiently to get them to you in a timely manner.

      High Quality Scans:

      Our scanners capture every detail of your books, ensuring that the digital copies are just as good as the originals.

      Easy Access And Sharing:

      Once your books have been scanned, we can provide them to you in a variety of digital formats, making it easy for you to access and share them on any device.

      Affordable Pricing:

      We offer competitive pricing for our bound book scanning services, making it affordable for you to digitize your collection.

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      DOCUMENTS, BOOKS & PHOTOS DIGITIZING IMAGING SERVICES
      eRecordsUSA – DOCUMENT & BOOK SCANNING SERVICES
      ALSO, READ OUR 5 STAR RATINGS HERE

      How It Works?

      1. CONTACT US to discuss your book scanning project and REQUEST A QUOTE.
      2. Send us your books. We will handle the rest!
      3. Once the scanning is complete, we will send you the digital copies and return the original books to you.

      Contact us today to get started on digitizing your bound books!

      eRecordsUSA is an 2007 ISO Certified Woman Owned Minority small business in SF Bay Area, provides Books, Document Scanning Services and more.

      Would you like to RECEIVE A FREE QUOTE FOR BOUND BOOK SCANNING SERVICES?

      CALL +1.855.722.6669 or EMAIL US AT [email protected].

      Book Scanning

      What Our Client Says

      •   Mr. Sharma is very professional and friendly.  We had eRecords scan our books for archive purposes.  The quality of their service is amazing.  They are fast and timely.  I am very glad that we used eRecords to scan our books and wouldn't hesitate to contact eRecords if we need digitizing/imaging service in the future.

        thumb Esther L.
        12/19/2023
      •   eRecords has provided an amazing high quality scanning work for our books. Mr. Sharma is very detail oriented and the results are just excellent!

        thumb Eliana D.
        12/12/2023
      •   I contacted eRecords for a small-scale scanning job. Although they usually work on large projects, Pankaj was more than willing to help with what I was looking for! The scans that came back were high quality, and delivered in a timely matter. eRecords was also the business that quoted me the most competitive price. I would definitely recommend - Pankaj is knowledgable and a great collaborator to work with on meeting any scanning service you may need.

        thumb Nina P.
        3/23/2023
      •   ERecords USA has provided Fast, Timely, and Amazing quality service for scanning my books and magazines. Ritika, Pankaj, and their Staff are very friendly, flexible, and easy to work with. They go above and beyond in their service. I give them  A+++.

        thumb Rahul P.
        2/28/2023
      •   I have used eRecordsUSA on three separate occasions and each job was performed exceptionally. All files scanned at high resolution, organized, and returned in a timely manner. Pricing was also very reasonable for such time-intensive work. Management was also very good with their communication.

        I am a digital nomad that owns zero paper, so having all of my files in Google Drive is imperative. With Google's OCR (Optical Coherence Recognition) I can now find my files at lightning speed. ie - I search for [deed], [roof repair], [assessment], etc. and all relevant files "automagically" appear.

        thumb Cameron V.
        12/09/2022
      •   EXCELLENT quality work. VERY professional. I had some kids art work scanned high resolution that was too large for the scanners at copy shops. eRecordsUSA did a fantastic job and I highly recommend them.

        thumb Stephen M.
        11/02/2021
      •   ERecords USA provided a fast and accurate turnaround for a request to duplicate X-Rays.  They ensured that copies were accurate prior to payment and went out of their way to produce within a short time.

        thumb Beth S.
        4/21/2021
      •   Erecords scanned 56 bankers boxes of legal case files and other professional documents for me. This was a particularly difficult and complex job because, in naming files, they had to work from both a written file inventory and the file names on the folders themselves and use a consistent file naming protocol that Erecords and I agreed upon. They did an outstanding job of following this file naming protocol and organizing the documents in digital form to create the file structure that I intended. This job was also difficult because of the variety of page sizes and the age and condition of some of the documents; they managed to accurately capture everything. They also made the job easier for me by picking the documents up at my home. Pankaj at E records was invariably courteous and helpful and spent the time needed with me before the job to develop a digital file structure to make the documents most useful. I highly recommend Erecords for document scanning.

        thumb David L.
        2/27/2021
      •   I chose eRecords to scan over 2000 pages of yearbooks and several hundred photos from the early 90's to early 00's. I was not disappointed. They were one of the few locations in the Bay Area that I contacted that let me drop off and pickup the material in person. The JPG and PDF scans that they sent me were extremely high quality and OCR'd the yearbooks so I can search for text. They were able to repair one of my yearbook's bindings to the point where I couldn't even find the repair! This place is professional and good value for what I received. If something ever happened to my irreplaceable yearbooks and photos I know they're digitized now and backed up to multiple locations on my network and cloud! Highly recommended, Pankaj and eRecords!

        thumb David B.
        10/28/2020
      •   I found eRecordsUSA on an internet search and contacted them to inquire about scanning to PDFs a set of some six hundred old, faded, tattered pages of an underground/community newspaper I co-founded fifty years ago.  I lucked out on this first call, finding a most professional, efficient, accessible, top notch company to help me archive my newspaper despite these trying, pandemic times.

        thumb Ted R.
        7/14/2020

      Large Format or Oversized Document Scanning [ A 2023 Guide ]

      Large Format or Oversized Document Scanning [ A 2023 Guide ]

      Having a digital copy of official oversized documents is paramount. Digitization will not only provide flexibility of use and long-time preservations but also help you automate your business processes. There are many other advantages that you can avail. One of the bigger ones is to help in saving the environment and making use of the virtual platforms that are providing cost-effective storage.

      The organizations maintaining large documents have several questions in their mind before they opt for a digitization process. Some of the common queries are:

      • How do you digitize oversized documents?
      • How do you digitize your most important documents?
      • Where can I scan a lot of documents?
      • How do I make large picture files?
      • What are the latest techniques used for scanning oversized documents?

      If you are having oversized documents then digitizing them would be a priority task for your organization. Don’t worry! This post covers a detailed process on the digitization of large documents. Also, the answers to the above questions will be provided in the post. Let’s get to know the details.

      What Are Large Format Documents?

      What Are Large Format Documents

      Oversized documents are records that are larger than the  “standard” size pages, such as office (or letter ) size (8.5” x 11”), legal-size (8.5” x 14”), and ledger size documents (11” x 17”). Some of the examples of oversized doc types are:

      • Blueprints
      • Engineering drawings
      • CAD Files
      • Posters
      • Over-sized drawings
      • Well Location Drawings
      • Well Logs
      • Maps
      • Architectural drawings
      • Plats
      • Sectional index books
      • USGS quads
      • Contour Maps
      • Parcel Maps
      • Utility Maps
      • Floor Plans
      • Building Plans
      • Oversized land/title records
      • Construction documents
      • Aerial photographs
      • Land surveys
      • A0 sized documents
      • NewspapersOversize books (pages greater than 11” x 17”)

       The ANSI standards define the size of larger documents as:

      • C size 17” x 22”
      • D size 22” x 34”
      • E size 34” x 44”y scanning these documents using the LED scanners or flatbed scanners

      The process converts oversized documents to small and easy to manage, access while maintaining the original quality of papers. The converted digital file types are: .PDF, .TIFF, .DWG, .DXF, and. JPEG formats.

      Another type of dimension is “architectural” (mostly used in North America), with the dimensions below:

      • C size 18” x 24”
      • D size 24” x 36”
      • E size 36” x 48”

       These are standard dimensions set by ARCH Large Format Dimensions

      Where Are Large Format Documents Found?

       Many organizations use these large file formats for architectural and structural planning. Some of the places where they are normally found are:

      • Building & Planning Departments
      • The contractor with engineering drawings
      • Old bound books
      • Libraries & Archives

      Why Scanning Large Format Documents?

       When it comes to managing documents, you need to have proper space. However, digging through cabinets and drawers to locate documents is not an easy task. In comparison, maintaining digital documents would be easier at any time. That’s the feedback we get from our clients.

      Scanning large format documents saves space, time, and money while giving your company the ability to work and collaborate on electronic files rather than large, cumbersome pages.

      Benefits of Oversized Document Scanning

       The major benefit is the reduction of the size. However, some more benefits are listed as:

      Boosting Productivity –  Once the scanning is done, you can create digital folders on your PC or cloud space and store the documents in them. Systematic storage will help you boost work productivity by saving and sharing documents.

      Architectural Drawings To Scansimplified Storage And Management –  Preserving engineering drawings and maps is the most difficult task for any organization. By converting them in the digital format, you can securely store them which will be easy to manage.

      Central Storage And Indexing – When the scanning is done, files are indexed, so you can sort them by name, date created, file type, and other categories. This solves the file management issues, especially for old files.

      Keyword Search And Accessibility – Instead of removing rubber bands and sifting through papers, digital large format documents that are indexed can be found and accessed using a simple keyword search. The category defined or creation date could be useful and time-saving.

      Secure Backups And Archiving – Many large-format documents need to be kept for extended periods. Additionally, it only takes a right-click to create a spare copy, so files can be easily and regularly backed up to a separate drive or server.

      What Should You Consider When Choosing a Suitable Digitization Method?

      Oversized document scanning differs from “normal” scanning mostly because of the method in which the records need to be digitized. The oversized scanners are different and are costly.

       Depending on the size, condition, and considering the request from our client, we at eRecordsUSA adopt some common methods such as:

      Large Format Rotary Scanner

      This is our most-used large format scanner, typically utilized for large format sheets that come from building and planning departments. But if the document is in a fragile state then a planetary scanner will be a much better option.

      Flatbed Scanners

      Large-format flatbed scanners are a great solution for fragile or uneven documents. Documents of any thickness can be scanned on the bed of the device. Since documents are not fed through the scanner, fragile items like newspapers or historic documents will not be damaged. Another advantage of flatbed scanners is that they have a very wide color gamut and high optical resolution, perfect for scanning photos, graphic arts, and other colorful documents.

      Custom Overhead Camera Scanners

       These scanners help in scanning books like large documents in large volumes. The overhead camera can take a more clear scan than the normal scanner. Normally, two cameras are situated at opposite ends of the overhead portion of the scanner, one each pointed at the two sides of the document.

       Digital Format Outputs

      Once your records are digitized, you’ll get the scanned images back in some form or electronic format. There are various output formats you can get. As a quick overview, below are some file types and other items you can consider:

      Cropped Images

      The basic image and what you likely imagine when you hear “digital file.”are in the cropped form with the reduced size. Some common file types for large documents used are:

      • PDF
      • TIF
      • JPG

      Resolution

      The number of pixels per inch (PPI, also known as DPI) is used to create an image. Our scanning standard is 300dpi.

      Image Format

      The way that you want your digital image presented.

      Bi-tonal – black and white, it’s usually the smallest file size. Good for clean images.

      Grayscale –a more life-like representation of the original document. Good for poor-quality images, though the file size is usually larger.

      Color – color scanning gives you the true representation of the original image but is usually the largest file size, which may have a downside if you’re limited on storage space

      Delivery method

      • USB
      • FTP
      • Digital ReeL
      • Cloud Storage

      How much does it cost to scan oversized documents?

      The industry average to scan large format documents is between $0.50 and $5.00 per page. Small projects of less than 100 pages will be on the higher end of the price spectrum. For clients that need several thousand large format documents scanned, pricing can be as low as $0.50 per page.

      Other factors that can affect pricing for oversized documents scanning projects are:

      • Turnaround time. How soon do you need the documents?
      • What condition are your documents in? Older, fragile documents take more time and care.
      • Indexing requirements. How many data fields do we need to index for each document?

      Note:

      Our price per image includes document prep, scanning, post-scan processing, indexing, quality assurance, and data export.

      Which Company Will Help You Digitize Oversized Documents In The Best Possible Way?

      Project requirements vary, therefore choosing a company nearby your office that can help you generate digital copies of your precious documents would be a wise step.

      At eRecords USA, we’ll work with you to ensure that the digital files you receive at the end of your conversion project are what you need based on your overall goal.

       Note: We also offer documents shredding or returning service to our clients.  Free pickup and return are available for high-volume jobs.

      Next Steps

      Ready to scan your large format documents? Contact us and we’ll connect you with a sales rep to discuss the particulars of your project and see if we’re the right fit.

      Final Tweaks

      Outsourcing your scanning to a large format scanning service is the first step in your transition from paper to electronic files. Once your company has decided to go for it then you must consult a company that can deliver high-quality at the best market price and meets your timelines. Some large firms also demand a document management system. So, ensure that you choose a reputed company that can accommodate the services you desire.