Book Scanning
The Advantages of Book Scanning
Two of the most important and beneficial factors of scanningScanning
The process of turning documents into images that can be manipulated on
a computer books is to preserve old and rare books by scanning
them into computerised
filesComputerised files
These can be TIFF or JPEG which are a kind of computer file used to keep pictures. We also use PDF (Portable Document Format) Files which are designed to be easily printed and shared. and secondly to have it converted to e-bookE-book
A book that is available in a computerised format such as Adobe PDF, Microsoft Lit or the e-Book Reader format. for electronic publishing, distribution or for long term, reliable archiving.
How does Book Scanning Work?
When converting a book into electronic format it may be important to do so without damaging it, so our book scanning service takes a whole new approach. A system whereby the book or document is not in direct contact with the scannerScanner
The process of turning documents into images that can be manipulated on
a computer and minimal handling of the book is required from the scanning operator.
Our scanning bureau uses state-of-the-art scannersScanners
A device that connects to a computer allowing the user to turn (scan)
documents into images they can manipulate on the computer. which
use an overhead camera with sophisticated page capture technology. Image
enhancement and restoration is applied to any poor quality or aged books
in order to optimise their quality.
Once the actual book scanning process is completed it goes through our rigorous
quality control procedures. Scanned books are then converted to the required
digital
formatDigital Format
These can be TIFF or JPEG, which are computer files used to store pictures or graphics. We also use PDF (Portable Document Format) which are designed for easy printing and sharing. such as PDFPDF
PDF is a very popular multi page file format that is used by many companies because it can be opened by almost anybody using free software most people have already on their computers., JPGJPEG
JPEG is a single page per file image format that is popular among graphic designers and web designers it is advised to use this format if you're scanning colour images for presentation purposes. and TIFFTIFF
- A type of computer file used for storing pictures, these can be full color, grayscale or black and white. A multipage TIFF file can contain many pages in a single file. or even Microsoft Word format.
Many e-bookE-book
A book that is available in a computerised format such as Adobe PDF, Microsoft Lit or the eBook Reader format. features can be applied to a PDF book such as converting them into text searchable PDFPDF searchable
PDF Searchable is type of PDF File that has been processed using OCR so that its contents can be searched. files, adding PDF bookmarksPDF bookmarks
PDF Bookmarks are a tool to allow you to easily navigate through a PDF
document by placing links to sections which appear on the right hand side
of the PDF when opened. or PDF
linksPDF links
PDF Links allow you to create buttons in your PDF documents that link from one page to another, these buttons can be text or image, or just an area of the scanned image that you want to make clickable. from the index page or glossary of the book to the relevant sections.
Contents of the book can then be distributed or hosted online for clients to view and comment on and it is always useful to have publications securely backed up safely in electronic format in case of damage or loss.
Once the whole process is completed, final images are verified through quality control and then written on to CDs.
If required we can carry out magazine scanning, newspaper scanning or scanning of publcations and educational/training materials using a similar method while keeping the images however you want them.
Book Scanning - How much does it cost?
To discuss your book, magazine, journal or newspaper scanning requirements in more detail call Pearl Scan on 0161 832 7991 or request a FREE online book scanning quote.
