Document Scanning Manchester
Pearl Scan converts your paper records into secure, OCR-searchable digital files for organisations across Manchester. With fast turnaround and secure collection, ISO-certified digitisation is available across the whole of Greater Manchester.
- 23+ years serving businesses across Manchester and the wider North West.
- Free onsite assessment of your documents to give you an accurate cost estimate.
- ISO 27001, 9001, 14001, ICO, GDPR, PCI and Cyber Essentials compliant.
Document Scanning Trusted by Organisations Across Manchester
We provide professional document scanning services to organisations of all sizes across Manchester and Greater Manchester. From small businesses with a few boxes to enterprise clients with large archives, we support digitisation projects of any scale.
We have delivered scanning and digitisation projects for some of Manchester’s own institutions, including Manchester Art Gallery, the University of Manchester and Trafford Housing Trust – alongside many law and financial firms, healthcare providers and engineering organisations across the city.
Document Types We Scan and Digitise
Whether you are digitising legacy archives, ongoing business records, or running a bulk scanning project, we handle document types of every kind. This includes HR files, legal files, financial records, and technical drawings.
We scan all common file and document types, including:
- A4/A3 documents and large format drawings and plans
- Documents stored in filing cabinets and archive boxes
- Bound books, microfiche, microfilm, and aperture cards
All documents are scanned and converted to text-searchable PDF using OCR. We can index your files by title, reference number, date, or your own naming convention. Find out more about our document scanning service, including our process and turnaround times. Whatever your documents, we can scan and digitise them. Get a free quote and see how wecan help.
with our expert document scanning services in Manchester
From Collection to Secure Digital Delivery Across Manchester
Collection
We arrange secure collection from anywhere across Greater Manchester, typically within 24 hours. We supply storage boxes and help you remove, box and inventory your files, so the handover is fully tracked from the outset.
Digitisation
Your documents are converted into secure, searchable digital files, including PDF, searchable PDF with OCR, and TIFF. Every project is handled to BS10008 standards, giving your digitised records the same legal standing as the originals.
Delivery
We deliver your digitised records on the secure medium of your choice, including encrypted USB or secure FTP. Files can also be uploaded directly into Pearl Cloud, SharePoint, or your existing document management system.
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Additional Services for Your Document Scanning Project
Beyond scanning, we offer a full range of supporting services for Manchester organisations:
- Document Shredding: Confidential, BS EN 15713-compliant shredding.
- Document Storage: Secure, ISO-certified storage for your physical archive while you transition to digital.
- Document Management: Delivered into Pearl Cloud, SharePoint, or your existing document management system.
- Scan on Demand: Digitise files as you need them, ideal for legacy archives you access infrequently.
Why Manchester Businesses Choose Pearl Scan
Trusted Experience
Over 23 years scanning documents for organisations across Manchester, with strict quality control and secure handling built into every stage of the process.
All Formats, One Provider
From standard office files to microfiche and large format plans, we handle the full range in-house.
High-Volume Capacity
We scan up to 15 million images a month, so whether it’s a single archive box or an enterprise programme, we can handle it.