Microfilm

Maximize the value of microfilm

Before there were desktop computers or digital workflows, there was microfilm—the basis of efficient document storage and the medium of choice back to the 1930s. While more and more critical business information is stored digitally, microfilm still offers strong advantages—including low cost and long-term archival stability. At DataBank, we use our extensive expertise to help you get the most from microfilm—whether you're creating new microfilm from paper or digital images for a long-term archive, or converting current microfilm into digital information that can become part of your EDM system.

Creating new microfilm

If you want to create microfilm from your paper-based documents, we provide a wide range of formats that can capture documents of any size up to wide-format engineering drawings and maps. We can create 16mm microfilm, 35mm microfilm, microfiche, aperture cards and more—all depending on your microfilming needs.

No matter what the size or format, we can create accurate, high-quality microfilms—quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. And our microfilm processing is of the highest quality and in accordance with AIIM and ANSI standards. All of our processing facilities are Kodak-certified ImageGUARD™ labs, so you can be confident that your microfilm will be of superior quality—and remain stable for decades.

Converting your current microfilm

If you have an existing microfilm archive, large or small, that you want to be an integral part of your electronic document management system, DataBank can help with high-quality microfilm conversion. DataBank is an industry leader in microfilm scanning. Our company has been working with microfilm for more than 50 years, and our professional operations staff includes experts in digital imaging and microfilm technology. We know how to safeguard your critical information—often stored on microfilm. We help you transform microfilm to electronic data and make it an integral part of an automated workflow, or part of your overall record management system.

Complete microfilm conversion options

DataBank can scan any microform containing your valuable business information, including 16mm and 35mm roll film, microfiche, microfilm jackets, and engineering aperture cards. Our full-service facilities have the industry's most sophisticated microfilm cameras and processing equipment. And we use proven methodologies that are guaranteed to deliver images of the highest-possible quality that meet and often exceed industry standards. The digital images we create from your microfilm can be scanned, indexed, and imported into your document management software.

Creating microfilm from digital information

We can also help you create a long-term microfilm archive from your digital information, making microfilm an integral part of your document management strategy. This option ensures that you get the best of both worlds—the fast access of digital information and the long-term stability of microfilm. When digital images are no longer an active element of your document management system, we can simply transfer them to microfilm to protect them throughout their useful life.

We serve your business in many ways

We can help you establish your own in-house microfilm conversion or creation operation, drawing upon our unequalled knowledge of microfilm equipment and supplies, and best practices we developed over decades of experience. Or we offer microfilm creation or conversion services through our network of facilities located throughout the country. The choice is yours.

No matter what approach you choose, you can be confident that you're working with microfilm and imaging experts. We stand behind our work with our unique 100 percent customer satisfaction guarantee.

Talk with us today about your microfilm needs

Find out how to leverage the unique capabilities of microfilm and make it part of your business. Contact DataBank to learn more about how to put microfilm to work for your organization today.