Best Price Facts for Microfiche to Digital Conversion

I often get requests for converting microfiche to digital images. In many case however, the person requesting the information is unaware of the different type of microfiche. Consequently, they often do not know the information they need to know to get the correct quote for their microfiche to digital conversion. This article attempt to explains some of the characteristics of the different formats available, that are important for starting a microfilm to digital conversion.

Generally speaking, there are three main formats of microfiche. COM microfiche, Jacket microfiche, and Step and Repeat microfiche. When preparing to acquire information for a microfilm to digital conversion or to create a microfiche to digital RFQ, understanding the difference between these formats is very important. COM stand for Computer Output to Microfiche. These are microfiche cards generated by a computer and usually contains data. These microfiche may contain over 400 images but usually contain around 200 or 300 images per card. Step and Repeat are also computer generated, but the information may contain documents as opposed to plain data. Jacket microfiche are created from strips of 16 or 35 mm roll microfilm that is cut and inserted into specially designed cards. These usually contain document type data. When requesting information for your microfiche to digital conversion, you will be asked what type you have.

Another factor important for a good microfiche to digital quote is the total number of microfiche cards and estimated number of images per card. Microfiche to digital projects may be priced based on two factors. Total cards and total images. These makes a big difference because the time it takes for conversion is partially dependent on both factors. For example, 1000 cards with 5 images per car is very different from 1000 cards with 270 images per card. So understanding the contents of your project will help identify important facts for your microfilm to digital conversion.Copyright G.I. Partners, LLC

Related posts:

1. A Microfiche Machine That Creates Digital Files
2. Microfiche Scanning Information You May Not Have Known
3. Microfilm Scanning Price and Microfiche Scanning Cost
4. Government Agencies Digitize Negatives
5. Free Test For Your Next Microfilm Conversion Project
6. Florida Microfilm Scanning and Roll Film Conversion
7. 16mm Microfilm Conversion Pricing