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Published Books
Books and publications scanned for digital access, reproduction, searchable archives and eBook production.
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BOOK & JOURNAL DIGITISATION
Professional book
Professional book
scanning &
digitisation
Specialist scanning of books, journals, magazines and bound volumes, from everyday publications to fragile and historically significant collections.
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Non-destructive
scanning
scanning
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High-resolution
digital masters
digital masters
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OCR & searchable
digital files
digital files
Discuss Your Project
PRESERVING
THE PAST FOR THE FUTURE
THE PAST FOR THE FUTURE
SPECIALIST BOOK SCANNING
Digitise your books without losing the detail
We provide professional book, journal and magazine scanning for corporate, heritage, archive and consumer collections throughout the UK. From a single valuable volume to large-scale projects, each collection is assessed and scanned using an appropriate workflow.
From rare books to large collections
Our experienced technicians create a 'once only digital scan', allowing the original books to be returned to secure storage once digitisation is complete.
Non-destructive scanning is particularly suitable for rare, precious and valuable books where the binding must remain intact. Book-Eye overhead scanning systems and archival book cradles allow bound material to be captured carefully without forcing the spine flat.
We can digitise individual pages or page spreads and produce high-quality digital masters alongside practical access files for searching, reading, reproduction and online use.
Careful, non-destructive handling
Suitable for rare, fragile and valuable bound volumes
WHAT WE SCAN
Books, journals and bound collections
Our workflows can be adapted to different formats, sizes, conditions and intended uses.
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Registers & Ledgers
Bound registers, minutes, ledgers and institutional records, including material requiring careful page-by-page capture.
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Journals & Magazines
Periodicals, journals, magazines and research collections converted into consistent, searchable digital content.
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Large & Heritage Volumes
Larger and historically significant volumes can be assessed for specialist scanning and preservation-oriented workflows.
ARCHIVAL DIGITISATION
National Archives
For archival and heritage projects, we can work to agreed preservation specifications based on National Archives digitisation principles. This includes appropriate resolution, colour capture, high-quality master files, consistent file naming, metadata and structured quality assurance.
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Prepare
Assess the condition, format and handling requirements.
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Capture
Digitise using suitable overhead equipment and controlled settings.
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Quality Check
Review images for completeness, focus, cropping and consistency.
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Preserve
Supply agreed masters, access files, OCR and metadata.
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
Digital files for preservation, access and publication
We can create preservation masters and practical access versions according to the requirements of your project.
Archival Masters
High-quality TIFF or agreed preservation formats for long-term storage and future processing.
PDF & PDF/A
Multipage documents suitable for reading, distribution and archival workflows.
OCR & Search
Searchable PDF and OCR processing to make text-based collections easier to discover and use.
Word & eBook
Edited or repurposed content can be supplied in Word and eBook-ready formats where required.
BOOK SCANNING PRICES
Non-destructive book scanning pricing
High-quality 600dpi capture for page or page-spread digitisation. 300dpi is available where file size is a consideration.
UP TO A3
Non-Destructive A3
High-quality uncompressed 600dpi files, typically used for long-term archiving.
1–250 pages
TIFF £1.00 / PDF £0.75
251+ pages
TIFF £0.75 / PDF £0.55
1000+ pages
TIFF £0.55 / PDF £0.35
A2
Non-Destructive A2
Suitable for larger bound volumes, registers and oversized publications requiring careful overhead scanning.
1–250 pages
TIFF £1.25 / PDF £1.00
251+ pages
TIFF £1.00 / PDF £0.75
1000+ pages
TIFF £0.75 / PDF £0.55
A1
Non-Destructive A1
Specialist large-format book and bound-volume scanning for material up to A1 in size.
1–250 pages
TIFF £1.50 / PDF £1.25
251+ pages
TIFF £1.25 / PDF £1.00
1000+ pages
TIFF £1.00 / PDF £0.75
Minimum order
£40.00
TIFF to PDF / OCR
£0.10 per page
TIFF to Word
£0.10 per page
* A2 and A1 rates are subject to the stated project requirements. Complex, fragile or problematic material may require an additional technical preparation charge. All prices exclude VAT at 20%.
OUR APPROACH
A controlled workflow from preparation to delivery
Assess
We review the books, bindings, condition, size and intended output before scanning begins.
Prepare
Material is handled carefully and positioned using appropriate book cradles and scanning equipment.
Digitise
Pages or spreads are captured at the agreed resolution and colour specification.
Deliver
Files are checked and supplied by secure download, hard drive or another agreed delivery method.
START YOUR PROJECT
Have books, journals or bound volumes to digitise?
Tell us what you have, the approximate number of pages or volumes, and the digital formats you require. We can advise on the most appropriate scanning and preservation workflow.