Microfilm Supplies & Services

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Microfilm to Digital Scanning Services

Evrex has been at the forefront of Microfilm to Digital Scanning Services since 1998, specializing in converting Microfilm, Microfiche, and Aperture Cards and Microfilm Supplies exclusively within Southern California. With a dedicated team handling all scanning processes internally, we ensure that projects are consistently completed to the highest standards, without outsourcing to external contractors.

While microfilm has long been a dependable storage medium, it is subject to deterioration over time. Moreover, accessing data stored on microfilm requires specialized equipment, software, and time, making the process less efficient compared to digital formats. To overcome these limitations, we convert microfilm into accessible digital formats like PDF, TIFF, and JPEG, with PDF being the most popular choice due to its compatibility and ease of use.

Digitizing microfilm enhances information preservation and accessibility, offering a seamless transition in today’s remote work environment. It allows employees to access critical data swiftly from any location, improving efficiency and productivity.

Converting microfilm to digital is also eliminates the need for maintaining microfilm scanners and reduces storage space requirements. With many organizations embracing remote work due to changes in the workplace brought about by COVID-19, having digital access to information is crucial. Scanning your microfilm and storing it digitally ensures that remote workers can access vital records quickly, helping your business stay agile and connected.

Why Digitize Your Microfilm?

Microfilm Deterioration:

  • Over time, microfilm deteriorates, making it increasingly difficult to view the images stored on it, unlike paper records which can last longer if properly stored.

Cost of Maintenance:

  • The expenses associated with keeping a microfilm scanner, including maintenance, service, and software updates, can add up significantly over time.

Storage Space:

  • Storing microfilm takes up valuable office space that could be better utilized for other purposes.

Time-Consuming Retrieval:

  • Retrieving information from microfilm is a tedious and time-consuming process. It involves taking the roll of film out of storage, loading it into the scanner, and then searching for the required image, often through trial and error.

Dedicated Personnel:

  • Due to the complexity of the retrieval process, many organizations require a dedicated employee to handle microfilm inquiries, which adds to labor costs.

Remote Access Issues:

  • Remote users cannot access information stored on microfilm. They must contact the dedicated person at the office who knows how to use the microfilm scanner and software.

One-Time Scanning Process:

  • Scanning microfilm into PDF is a one-time event. Once scanned and indexed, digital images are easily accessible from any network or desktop.

Time and Cost Savings:

  • Digitizing your microfilm will save you invaluable time and money in the long run, eliminating the need for ongoing maintenance and manual retrieval processes.

Modernization:

  • Most organizations transitioned from microfilm to digital formats several years ago. Continuing to use microfilm is akin to relying on outdated methods of information retrieval.

Convenient Transition:

  • During the conversion process, we make it convenient for you by providing digital images if you need microfilm images.

Free Samples:

  • Evrex offers free samples of scanned images of your microfilm for demo purposes, allowing you to see the quality and efficiency of our service.

Contact Us:

    • Please Contact Us to learn how affordable and beneficial the entire process is. Let us help you transition to a more efficient, modern method of information retrieval.

All Microfilm Scanning Services are done locally. We do not send our work overseas.