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Microfiche and microfilm

For a long time, microfiche and microfilm were the primary methods of preserving archived materials for the future. However, these items are ripe for digitization themselves. In many cases it is the only way to optimally conserve the knowledge and beauty they contain.

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What we digitize in microformat

  • Microfiche
  • Microfilm
  • COM-fiche
  • Aperture cards
  • Roll films

 

Advantages of digitization

Digitizing microforms often requires special equipment, and a hefty investment of time. Thanks to years of experience, and having procured MicroFormat in 2017, Picturae specializes in digitizing microforms. With the very best film scanners, we guarantee the highest quality digital image results.

  • An additional backup
  • Minimize transport of the original source documents
  • Digitize in any resolution
  • Rescale images to their original formats
  • No more spending on specialized reading and/or printing equipment
  • Improved access through indexes and extensive data entry capabilities
  • Any number of persons can consult an item at the same time
  • More searchable, and ready to link to outside databases
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