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Scan Your Large Format Documents Quickly and Accurately

Oversized documents require bulky storage in tubes, flat drawers, and hanging files, and sharing them with clients and coworkers can cause headaches. Large format scanning services were designed for businesses that handle blueprints, architectural drawings, schematics, and other oversized documents.

Large format scanning services transform your oversized documents into digital files that can be found with a simple keyword search. Converting your large documents gives you better access and editing abilities and makes it possible to share large documents quickly for greater collaboration among your team.

Record Nations partners with quality service providers throughout the nation that use high-resolution flatbed scanners to create high-quality digital images. We’re here to help you centralize, access, and store your large format documents more efficiently.

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Why Choose Record Nations

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We are partnered with hundreds of partners nationwide providing you with the best, secure options in your area.

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The Benefits of Large Format Scanning Services

Accessibility

When your documents are scanned, they will be indexed by important identifiers. You can index your files by name, date, job ID, or other important identifiers you choose. Indexing enables you to find and share your digital documents using a keyword search. This gives you greater accessibility, eliminates wasted time, and allows for centralized digital storage.

Remote Access

Once your large format documents are digitized, they can be accessed from anywhere. This will greatly benefit organizations with multiple offices or remote teams.

Preservation

Large format documents like blueprints and drawings tend to become damaged as they are handled and used. Digital documents create a permanent record that does not fade or deteriorate over time. Digital documents can also be easily backed up to prevent data loss. 

More Space

Large format documents take up huge amounts of physical space. You will reduce your need for physical storage, saving you money and allowing you to better utilize your office space.

Improved Collaboration

Digital copies of your large format documents can be easily shared with colleagues, clients, or stakeholders via email, cloud storage, or other collaboration platforms. Multiple parties can review and work on the same documents at the same time, enhancing collaboration for large-scale projects.

Scalability

Large format scanning services can handle a wide range of document sizes and types. This makes it scalable for both small and large organizations with various digitization needs.

A Brief Overview of Our Large Format Scanning Services

Benefits of Large Format Scanning Services

The Power of High-Resolution Digital Conversions for Your Business

Converting your large format documents enhances the efficiency of your business. High-resolution digital files are easy to use, find, and share anytime, anywhere. It also enables you to move your renderings online, allowing you to easily edit hand-drawn illustrations with digital software.

Preserve and Organize Your Documents For Generations

Large format documents are prone to fading and other types of damage (i.e. environmental disasters) due to the amount of time they need to be kept. Digitizing these types of documents makes them last forever. Additionally, they will be automatically backed up in multiple locations in case of damage to your electronic device. 

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Reach out to our team today to discuss document management solutions. We're here to explore your options and guide you to the perfect service for your needs.

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Maggie
San Antonio, TX
"I was amazed at the rapid and courteous response to my inquiry! Amazingly helpful, they referred me to a provider that more specifically pertained to my project (which is small-scale and related to fine arts) - quite rare in the workplace where the usual response from a typical representative would have been, "Sorry, can't do. Bye." I will definitely recommend them to other clients who need larger volumes of digital scanning done. We need more ethical businesses like this one in the world!"
Mike
Durham, NC
"Yolanda at Record Nations asked me a few questions about my archiving requirements then provided me with at least five (5) capable scanning services vendors and all are in the process of quoting the rather large job. I would use Record Nations next time I need archival services."

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Large Format Scanning Service FAQs

What is considered a large format document?

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Any document that is larger than the standard-sized paper (8.5″ x 11″) is considered large format. Common examples include blueprints, architectural drawings, engineering diagrams/drawings, maps, schematics, sketches and artwork, building plans/drawings, etc.

Is there any prep work that needs to be done before scanning my large format documents?

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Your large format documents need to be removed from tubes, racks, rubberbands, or any other type of binding.

How long will a large format scanning service take?

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Large format documents will take a little bit longer than a normal document scanning project because of their size. A large flatbed scanner can only handle one document at a time. Additionally, our service providers know that these types of documents need special care and proper handling to avoid rips and tears during the process.

How much will a large format scanning service cost?

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The price will depend on numerous factors such as document condition and any prep work, the required resolution, indexing, how many you have, and any other special requests such as expediated turnaround time.

How are large format documents scanned?

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Oversized flatbed scanners are necessary for handling large-format documents. Known as wide-format or large-format scanners, these machines can scan such documents in a single pass. These wide-format scanners are capable of providing the necessary resolution needed for large-format documents, ensuring the preservation of every intricate detail during scanning.

How secure are your large format scanning services?

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Security level will vary depending on the type of document you need to be scanned, but our service providers prioritize confidentiality and integrity. They are all compliant with state and federal privacy laws, such as HIPAA, HITECH, FACTA, and more, and have physical security, restricted access, and encryption, and can securely destroy your documents after scanning if needed.

Can I edit my large format documents after they're scanned?

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When you request  OCR scanning, your blueprints and drawings will be converted to machine-encoded text that can be edited through a PDF.

What format will my digital large format documents be returned in?

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Our service providers support a variety of file formats, including PDF, TIFF, JPEG, and more. They can work with you to ensure compatibility with your systems.

What if my large format documents are old and fragile?

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Our service providers will handle all your documents with care during your service and their scanners won’t damage them.

Do you offer on-site scanning for large format documents?

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Most of our partners offer both on-site and off-site scanning services. Depending on your preference and the volume of documents, they can tailor their services to meet your specific requirements.

What additional services are offered for large format documents?

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Our service providers offer additional services like document indexing, metadata tagging, or even integration with document management systems. Additionally, OCR technology can be beneficial for making scanned large format files searchable and editable. Check for these options based on your needs.

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Reach out to our team today to discuss document management solutions. We're here to explore your options and guide you to the perfect service for your needs.