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Photo Scanning

Perfect for preserving your printed photographs.

Specialist Scanning Services

Preserving Memories, Maximising Efficiency.

Safeguard your precious memories by digitising your printed photos. With our advanced technology, we can even restore and enhance historic images, breathing new life into them. While turning photographs to digital images at home may seem appealing, household scanners often struggle with the surface reflection of glossy paper. Let our experts handle the conversion process with care and expertise.

Features of Photo Scanning.

We expertly transform your printed photographs into high-quality digital files, streamlining document management. Key features of our service include:
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High-Resolution Scanning

Our scanners are capable of capturing images at high resolutions, ensuring that every detail from the original photo is preserved in the digital copy. We can handle various formats, including loose prints, photo albums, portraits, and posters, accommodating a wide range of sizes.

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Digital Enhancement

Enhance your photos with our photo enhancement services. Our experienced team employs advanced editing techniques to improve the colours, clarity, and overall visual impact of your images. Whether it’s for personal keepsakes or professional endeavors, we elevate your picture’s resolution.

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Photo Indexing

Make your photographs easily searchable and accessible with our detailed indexing services. We’ll add metadata and categorise your images, making them simple to find. Whether it’s for creating a digital database or structured organisational needs, our service ensures efficient data management.

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File Format Options

You can select from a range of digital file formats such as JPEG, TIFF, and PNG to meet your quality and compatibility requirements. Additionally, we provide archiving solutions for your digital photos, including cloud storage on our Aviary DMS or USB drives, ensuring easy access and sharing options.

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Benefits of Photo Scanning.

Our photo scanning services offer numerous benefits, from cost, time, and space savings to rapid access to your documents. We designed the service to achieve:

Cost Savings

By converting microform to digital format, you can avoid the costs of buying and maintaining equipment, and save on printing expenses.

Instant Access

Digitised microform allows quick access, especially for remote work, making it easier and more convenient to search and locate.

Space Savings

By eliminating the need for physical storage of microform, converting to a digital format frees up office space and reduces clutter.

Data Protection

Creating a digital backup ensures that important information is securely stored, minimising the risk of data loss or theft.

Efficiency Savings

Digital conversion enables more efficient archiving, access, and management systems, ultimately boosting overall productivity.

Access Control

Converting to a digital format allows for password protection and detailed access logs, providing enhanced security controls.

How It Works.

Chaffinch's specialist scanning process handles everything from document collection to digital delivery. Let's explore the four key steps involved:
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    Planning

    After assessing the project, we provide a thorough plan for collecting and delivering the scanned files, ensuring high-quality digital images are delivered on time.

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    Preparation

    We carefully prepare your photographs by removing items that could interfere with scanning, maintaining the integrity and quality of the physical documents.

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    Scanning

    We use advanced technology and high-volume scanners to create quality digital images that are indexed, categorised, and converted into OCR searchable files.

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    Delivery

    We offer multiple secure file delivery options, including email download link, USB stick, SFTP to customer servers, and access via Aviary DMS.

  • Our Customers.

    At Chaffinch, 1000+ customers trust us with their document management needs, and we strive to exceed their expectations.

    What Our Customers Say.

    We take pride in delivering exceptional document management solutions. Here are testimonials from some of our satisfied customers:

    Alastair and the team are always reliable, and treat all work with confidentiality and professionalism. They provide me with a service which I do not have the time to do myself, and ensure my documents are shredded securely and with no effort required from me, apart from an email or telephone call. Thanks Alastair.

    Dawn McGovern

    A fantastic secure service everytime! At Peak Chiropractic we hold a lot of sensitive medical information which is all transferred from paper format to digital as it presents. Chaffinch document storage give us peace of mind that all of this hard information is destroyed professionally and in accordance with GDPR. This takes no effort on our part except putting the information in a dedicated shredding bag! I cannot recommend Alistair and the team enough!

    Andrew S.

    First class service, with extremely good staff, who are really helpful. Worthwhile using Chaffinch for confidential waste disposal.

    Neil Bragg

    Excellent service. Prompt response to initial enquiry with fast, efficient and friendly service. Very trustworthy with great documentation to ensure that all documents were shredded as agreed. Highly Recommended

    Barry Ashley

    Excellent service, with very polite staff.

    Susan Cookson

    I would 100% recommend Chaffinch Document to any company, their service is professional, fast and friendly – thanks for all of your help with our last minute requests!

    Amanda Turner

    Our Accreditations.

    At Chaffinch, we are committed to maintaining top-notch security measures and full compliance with industry standards and regulations.

    Frequently Asked Questions.

    Have a question about our specialist photo scanning services? Check out our FAQs below for answers to some common queries.

    What is photo scanning?

    Photo scanning is the process of converting your precious photographs into digital files using a specialised scanner. This allows you to preserve your memories and keep them safe from damage or loss. Digital files can be stored on computers, shared online with loved ones, and even printed out for nostalgic moments. With photo scanning, your cherished memories are always within reach.

    Do you scan photographs for individuals as well as organisations?

    Yes, we offer photo scanning services for both households and organisations. Our photo scanning services cater to the unique needs of individuals, providing state-of-the-art technology to transform printed photos into high-quality digital images. This allows you to easily preserve and share your most precious moments while safeguarding them from the effects of time and wear.

    For organisations, our photo scanning service offers a transformative solution for managing historical records, boosting productivity, and safeguarding the visual history of your institution. We specialise in assisting businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and charitable organisations in efficiently and securely digitising their extensive photo collections.

    How do you scan photographs?

    Photo scanning involves various methods and technologies such as flatbed scanners, film scanners, and document feed scanners. The selection of the scanning method is based on the type of media being scanned, the required resolution and quality of the digital image, and the intended purpose of the scanned images.

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    Let's Get Started.

    Ready to digitise your old photographs and unlock the benefits of easy access and preservation? Contact us now to learn more about our specialist scanning services!

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