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Historical manuscript with handwritten text

Manuscript Digitization

Historical manuscripts require careful handling and specialized equipment to capture fine details of handwriting, annotations, and paper texture. Our process preserves the visual character of each document while creating high-resolution digital files suitable for research and publication.

We work with materials ranging from medieval codices to 20th-century correspondence, adjusting our approach based on condition, binding, and significance.

High-resolution capture up to 1200 DPI
Color-accurate reproduction of ink and paper
Non-contact scanning for fragile materials
Detailed metadata and cataloging included

Starting from £247.50 per collection

Newspaper Archive Processing

Newsprint is among the most challenging materials to preserve. Acidic paper becomes brittle and discolored, making digitization urgent. Our specialized equipment handles fragile pages without causing further damage, while OCR technology makes historical news archives fully searchable.

We've digitized collections spanning decades, creating accessible databases that support research into local history, genealogy, and cultural studies.

Specialized handling for brittle newsprint
Optical Character Recognition for searchability
Date-based organization and indexing
Multiple output formats available

Starting from £318.75 per volume

Historical newspaper collection stacked together

Photographic Collection Digitization

Photographs, negatives, glass plates, and slides each require specific scanning approaches to capture their unique characteristics. We preserve tonal range, sharpness, and color accuracy while offering restoration services for damaged images.

Our workflow includes color correction, dust removal, and archival-quality file creation suitable for both research and exhibition.

Support for prints, negatives, and slides
Professional color correction and balancing
Optional restoration and repair services
Organized delivery with descriptive metadata

Starting from £185.25 per batch

Large Format Document Scanning

Architectural drawings, engineering plans, maps, and posters require specialized large-format scanners that maintain precision across oversized dimensions. We capture fine details of technical specifications, cartographic information, and artistic elements.

These materials are often unique and irreplaceable, making professional digitization essential for preservation and accessibility.

Scanning up to A0 size and beyond
Precise capture of technical details and annotations
Georeferencing available for historic maps
CAD-compatible outputs for engineering drawings

Starting from £412.80 per project

Architectural blueprints and technical drawings on table

Corporate business documents in organized folders

Corporate Archive Management

Businesses generate vast amounts of documentation over time. Legal requirements, historical value, and institutional memory all necessitate proper archival management. We digitize corporate records, contracts, correspondence, and meeting minutes, creating organized digital repositories with secure access controls.

Our service includes assessment, digitization, cataloging, and delivery of searchable databases that integrate with your existing document management systems.

Complete records assessment and planning
Secure handling of confidential materials
Comprehensive indexing and metadata
Integration with existing systems

Starting from £567.90 per archive

Metadata Creation & Cataloging

Digital files without proper organization and description lose much of their research value. Our cataloging specialists create detailed metadata records that describe content, context, and relationships within your collection.

We follow established standards including Dublin Core and METS, ensuring your digital archive is properly structured for long-term preservation and accessibility.

Professional archival description standards
Subject indexing and keyword tagging
Hierarchical organization of collections
Export formats compatible with major systems

Starting from £294.15 per catalog

Digital metadata and cataloging system interface