Uses may include storing printed information in a very small size or miniaturized manner, allowing a lot of data to be stored easily.
All You Need to Know About Microfilm Conversion
What are some uses of microfilm and microfiche?
What types of microfilm do you convert?
We offer a wide range of solutions. This includes 16/35 mm roll in various lengths (including 100 and 215 feet) and blipped or un-blipped film.
What is the difference between microfilm and microfiche?
There are some key differences. For example, microfilm is scaled down reproductions of papers, including important documents. They are available in two types, microfiche, and microfilm. Generally speaking, microfiche is created in a flat sheet approx. (4 x 6) of images in rows. Microfilm, on the other hand, is a reel of 16 mm or 35 mm film.
How much microfilm do I have?
That depends on your situation. Give our team a call to learn more about these details.
Can you create physical microfilm for me?
Like many other companies have stopped producing microfilm due to the chemicals and process that is needed to create the film. As a replacement, we offer scanning to digital formats such as PDF, Tiff, JPG and many others. This is a much more environmentally friendly process.
Are microfiche and microfilm the same thing?
Microfiche and microfilm both have the same job – to miniaturize documents and data. Microfiche is created on a flat sheet with images next to each other in rows. Microfilm is a roll of film with images one after the other.
Where is your microfilm scanning facility located? Do you work with out-of-state clients?
We are located in Edina, Minnesota. We work with clients that are out-of-state and around the world. To learn more about if we can help you, give us a call to inquire.
I don’t want my books destroyed during the scanning process. Can you scan them without chopping, cutting, or destroying the physical book?
When we work with you, we will always protect your products. For specialized needs or specific concerns, give our team a call. We do our best to protect all of your materials.
What is microfilm conversion solutions?
A secure and high-quality scanning service. We will turn your microfilm into digital files which are stored in a folder system agreed with your specific requirements in mind.
In a digital format, your authorized individuals can access the relevant file more efficiently and effectively.
Your microfilm and digital files are managed securely and confidentially during conversion and afterward, on secure servers.
What kind of microfilm do I have?
Where you cannot identify which microfilm format you currently use, we can help you understand. You may use 16mm roll, 35 mm role, 3M cartridges or Microfiche. You may have used cards, jackets, COM (Computer Output to Microfiche).
What types of microfilm do you convert?
All and any. You will receive high-resolution digital scans in your preferred format. Your choice of DPI enables images to be clear, readable, and accessible.
Your choice of a conversion company is very important to the final digital product. SideKick operates with quality control procedures and dedicated staff for confidential security and uses the latest digital technology.
How much do you charge to scan microfilm, microfiche, or aperture cards?
The charge for Microfilm conversions varies depending on the quantity, the format, and the location; your office or our premises. We encourage you to call us for more information on pricing your microfilm conversions.
Why convert from microfilm to digital?
To vastly improve the speed and accuracy of locating a specific term, word or document instantly.
We return full indexed documents to you in your chosen format; TIFF, JPEG or PDF. You can choose to have the capability to search your complete records to find a specific image or word or phrase. It will improve your organization’s efficiency in locating documents and working with them.
Your authorized individuals can access your documents from anywhere inside your organization or outside where data and/or Wi-Fi connections are available.
SideKick Document Management Services will control the life cycle of documents in your organization— how they are created, reviewed, published, and consumed, and how they are ultimately disposed of or retained. With our document management software suite and operating processes, we have the scalable, complete solution for your company, small to large.
How can we get our microfilm scanned for import into our document imaging system?
Make simple arrangements with us to collect and convert your documents. We can work with your IT team to meet your specific requirements to transfer images in small quantities or in bulk for a seamless import to your document management system.
What format will you give the images back in?
Full indexed documents are returned to you in your chosen format; TIFF, JPEG or PDF. Using PDF text search capability you can search your complete documents to find a specific image, word or phrase.