OCR (Optical Character Recognition) for Historical Documents in Oxford UK

Archiving and Scanning Digitisation at Oxford Duplication Centre

OPTICAL CHARACTER RECOGNITION (OCR) SERVICES FOR HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS, BOOKS, DIARIES, MAGAZINES

Optical character recognition or optical character reader is the electronic or mechanical conversion of images of typed, handwritten or printed text into machine-encoded text, whether from a scanned document, a photo of a document, a scene-photo or from subtitle text superimposed on an image.

WHAT IS OCR? (OPTICAL CHARACTER RECOGNITION)

Literally, OCR stands for Optical Character Recognition. It is a widespread technology to recognise text inside images, such as scanned documents and photos. OCR technology is used to convert virtually any kind of images containing written text (typed, handwritten or printed) into machine-readable text data.

Digitisation of Bound Books using National Archive Digitisation Standards 
TIFF ARCHIVAL/TIFF PUBLICATION/PDF/PDF OCR

Page Size  Non-Destructive Book Scanning 600dpi Uncompressed TIFF. Cost per Page or Page Spread DPI
Page Count
1-250+
Page Count
251+
Page Count
1000+
A4 Non-Destructive Bound Book Scanning Price List.
Ideal for corporate, heritage and consumer clients who require high-quality uncompressed TIFF files. Typically used for long term archiving. (300dpi and 600dpi options)
600 0.95 0.75 0.55
A3 600 0.95 0.75 0.55
A2 600 1.15 0.95 0.75
A1 600 1.35 1.15 0.95
Additional Scanning Services per Book
TIFF Images Converted to PDF/OCR Searchable File   35.00  30.00  25.00
TIFF to Word 35.00  30.00 25.00
     
Page Size  Non-Destructive Book Scanning 300dpi PDF/A. Cost per Page or Page Spread DPI
Page Count
1-250+
Page Count
251+
Page Count
1000+
A4 Non-Destructive Bound Book Scanning Price List.
Ideal for corporate, heritage and consumer clients who require high-quality PDF digital files. Typically used for online use. (300dpi and 600dpi options)
300 0.75 0.55 0.35
A3 300 0.75 0.55 0.35
A2 300 0.95 0.75 0.55
A1 300 1.15 0.95 0.75
Additional Scanning Services per Book
TIFF Images Converted to PDF/OCR Searchable File   35.00  30.00  25.00
TIFF to Word 35.00  30.00 25.00
     
DESTRUCTIVE BOOK SCANNING UPTO A3 PAGE IMAGES GUILLOTINE OF SPINE AND BATCH SCANNING
Providing an archival solution for batch scanning TIFF 600dpi / PDF 600dpi 
PAGE
SIZE
TIFF OR PDF PUBLICATION IMAGES
COST PER IMAGE
DPI
PAGE COUNT
1-250+
PAGE COUNT
251+
PAGE COUNT
1000+
>A3 TIFF OR PDF/A 600 0.65 0.55 0.45
>A3 STANDARD PDF 300 0.25 0.15 0.05
ADDITIONAL SCANNING SERVICES
TIFF Images Converted to PDF/OCR Searchable File   35.00  30.00  25.00
TIFF to Word 35.00  30.00 25.00
Guillotine of Spines* 4.50  7.50 12.50
 
*Due to the nature of bound books, not all digitisation is straightforward. Therefore
we may need to apply a service charge on more complex books. We will advise
prior to estimte approval.

Our diary scanning services are extensive and can support you with low or high volume digitisation of your archives. Offering a free consultation and options for OCR, security and supported digital formats we can assure you that our scanning department is perfect for your corporate and business needs.

Our services are highly recommended in Oxfordshire, providing high quality precision photographic and document scanning solutions for all your digital media requirements. With our non destructive scanning solutions we can have your order scanned and returned. You will receive either PDF, JPEG or TIFF files starting from 300dpi dependant upon your media requirements.

Aperture Card Scanning Oxfordshire UK

Aperture Cards, Microfilm & Microfishe

Using specialist film scanning equipment we can capture images from roll or fiche film and convert them into digital formats of your choice. These are then easily accessible and managed ready for uploading or management.

Glass Plate Negative Scanning Oxfordshire UK

Glass Plate Negative Scanning

We are specialists the conversion of glass plate negatives. These stunning slides are fragile and require gentle handling and cleaning. Our equipment is perfect for this conversion ready for you to access the digital files.

Photograph Scanning Oxfordshire UK

Photograph Scanning

Our scanning services are fully supportive of converting photographs upto oversize A3 and beyond. Working with private clients, artists and archive centres we convert into your chosen digital files ready for easy access.

35mm Slide Scanning Oxfordshire

Slides & Negative Scanning

From family slide scanning to archive scanning, our company can support all your transfer requirements. From 1 units upwards. Restoration services are offered which can really enhance the overall finish of the images.

Document Scanning Oxfordshire UK

Document & Diary Scanning

Our company can provide superb options for document scanning upto oversize A3. Working with many companies in and around Oxfordshire we provide solutions for archiving all your paperwork into digital media.

Artwork Scanning in Oxforshire Large Printings

Artwork Scanning

Working with many artists and companies we can convert your artwork into digital formats ready for online presence. Capturing all the details our scanners are superb at support you with your digital media requirements.

Medium and Large Format Film Scanning Solutions Oxcfordshire UK

Transparencies & X-Ray Scanning

We can support you with all your oversized scanning requirements from large transparencies and X-Rays and much more.

Our offices are open Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm Friday 8am - 3pm.
29 Banbury Road, Kidlington OX5 1AQ. Parking is available at the front of the building or rear car park.

Contact Us 01865 457000 or email cheryl@oxfordduplicationcentre.com