Large Format Scanning Services
Scan Your Large Format Documents Quickly and Accurately
Oversized documents require bulky storage in tubes, flat drawers, and hanging files, and sharing them with clients and coworkers can cause headaches. Large format scanning services were designed for businesses that handle blueprints, architectural drawings, schematics, and other oversized documents.
Large format scanning services transform your oversized documents into digital files that can be found with a simple keyword search. Converting your large documents gives you better access and editing abilities and makes it possible to share large documents quickly for greater collaboration among your team.
Record Nations partners with quality service providers throughout the nation that use high-resolution flatbed scanners to create high-quality digital images. We’re here to help you centralize, access, and store your large format documents more efficiently.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is considered a large format document?
Any document that is larger than the standard-sized paper (8.5″ x 11″) is considered large format. Common examples include blueprints, architectural drawings, engineering diagrams/drawings, maps, schematics, sketches and artwork, building plans/drawings, etc.
Is there any prep work that needs to be done before scanning my large format documents?
Your large format documents need to be removed from tubes, racks, rubberbands, or any other type of binding.
How long will a large format scanning service take?
Large format documents will take a little bit longer than a normal document scanning project because of their size. A large flatbed scanner can only handle one document at a time. Additionally, our service providers know that these types of documents need special care and proper handling to avoid rips and tears during the process.
How much will a large format scanning service cost?
The price will depend on numerous factors such as document condition and any prep work, the required resolution, indexing, how many you have, and any other special requests such as expediated turnaround time.
How are large format documents scanned?
Oversized flatbed scanners are necessary for handling large-format documents. Known as wide-format or large-format scanners, these machines can scan such documents in a single pass. These wide-format scanners are capable of providing the necessary resolution needed for large-format documents, ensuring the preservation of every intricate detail during scanning.
How secure are your large format scanning services?
Security level will vary depending on the type of document you need to be scanned, but our service providers prioritize confidentiality and integrity. They are all compliant with state and federal privacy laws, such as HIPAA, HITECH, FACTA, and more, and have physical security, restricted access, and encryption, and can securely destroy your documents after scanning if needed.
Can I edit my large format documents after they're scanned?
When you request OCR scanning, your blueprints and drawings will be converted to machine-encoded text that can be edited through a PDF.
What format will my digital large format documents be returned in?
Our service providers support a variety of file formats, including PDF, TIFF, JPEG, and more. They can work with you to ensure compatibility with your systems.
What if my large format documents are old and fragile?
Our service providers will handle all your documents with care during your service and their scanners won’t damage them.
Do you offer on-site scanning for large format documents?
Most of our partners offer both on-site and off-site scanning services. Depending on your preference and the volume of documents, they can tailor their services to meet your specific requirements.
What additional services are offered for large format documents?
Our service providers offer additional services like document indexing, metadata tagging, or even integration with document management systems. Additionally, OCR technology can be beneficial for making scanned large format files searchable and editable. Check for these options based on your needs.
