Scanning Services

Explore our wide range of scanning, digitisation and data capture services.

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Document Scanning
Document Scanning

Pearl Scan has the flexibility and scalability to fulfil all types of scanning projects. No documents are off-limits and we can digitise to your required format including TIFF, PDF and searchable PDFs.
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Book Scanning
Book Scanning

We offer a service that you can trust for both scanning of modern and antiquarian books, newspapers and magazines. Our scanning experts ensure that complete care is taken with every book digitisation project.

Microfiche Scanning
Microfiche Scanning
Microfiche Scanning

Using our advanced microfiche and microfilm scanners, we can convert your microfiche sheets or microfilm rolls to high-quality digital images such as TIFF, PDF and JPEG.

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Archive Scanning
Archive Scanning

Archive documents stored in filing cabinets, boxes or offsite/onsite archive facilities can be scanned as bulk to save ongoing storage costs and cut down retrieval time.

Large Format Scanning
Large Format Scanning

Our large format scanning service provides digitisation and conversion of technical drawings and building plans. We convert to digital image formats including TIFF, PDF, JPEG and fully editable CAD files including DWG and DXF.
Survey Scanning
Survey Scanning

Our intelligent survey scanning and data entry service provides the scanning and capturing of data from forms, surveys, questionnaires and any types of structured/non-structured documents to formats including Microsoft Excel, CSV, XML and SPSS.
Aperture card
Aperture Card Scanning
Aperture Card Scanning

Technical drawings that are held on aperture cards can be scanned and indexed using our high-resolution scanners. We convert to digital images including TIFF, PDF, JPEG and to CAD formats such as DWG or DXF if required.
Stack of invoices
Invoice Scanning
Invoice Scanning

We offer an invoice scanning and automated invoice processing services to streamline your accounts payable department. We can scan and digitise all payable documents including purchase invoices and ledgers.
Heritage Scanning
Heritage Scanning

The expert heritage and antiquarian book scanning process follows specialist scanning using the latest imaging technology of the material and involves post-scan image processing.
OCR process
OCR Conversion
OCR Conversion

We use advanced OCR technology to convert documents into fully text searchable formats including searchable PDFs and other editable text formats such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
x-ray scanner
X-Ray Scanning
X-Ray Scanning

High-resolution scanning of medical and non-medical X-rays to digital formats including DICOM, JPEG, TIFF or PDF. We can also supply digital images on a CD, USB or via our secure FTP download.
business card
Business Card Scanning
Business Card Scanning

Using advanced capture technology we can scan your business cards to capture the required contact data for formatting to various file types including PDF, Microsoft Excel, CSV, Outlook, Salesforce and more.
Photo, Slide & Negative Scanning
Photo, Slide & Negative Scanning

We can convert your old photos held on paper prints, slides, negatives and any size of transparencies to high-quality digital images including PDF, TIFF and JPEG. We can also supply the digital images on a CD, USB or via our secure FTP download.
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CAD Drafting and Conversion
CAD Drafting and Conversion

If you have a hand-drawn or computer design technical drawing or a building plan which requires editing and updating, we can scan and convert it to an accurate CAD format including DWG or DXF.
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Bulk Scanning
Bulk Scanning

Save huge costs with our bulk document scanning service, our team of drivers can collect your documents from your offices, an offsite storage facility or from third party storage facilities anywhere in the country.
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Scan On-Demand
Scan On-Demand

Our scan on-demand service offers a solution for those who have a large archive of boxes which aren't accessed often. The boxes are securely stored in our storage and when a file is required, it is scanned and returned as a PDF.
Document Scanning Process

The document scanning process

What we do with your documents
  • Collection

    We provide a secure collection of your documents from anywhere in the UK within 24 hours or as convenient for you as well as we can supply storage boxes and assistance with removing and boxing up your files.

  • Conversion

    We scan and convert all types and sizes of documents to a digital format of your choice such as PDF, PDF Searchable, TIFF, JPEG, Microsoft Word and Excel.

  • Delivery

    We deliver your digital data on a secure storage medium of your choice such as CD, DVD, USB, secure FTP or fully managed Pearl Cloud document management system.

The Process in Depth

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Professional And Trusted Scanning Services For all industries and sectors

  • Over 16 years of experience alongside expert knowledge
  • Providing nationwide services for all types of businesses
  • Simple and complex scanning needs are fulfiled
  • Onside and offsite scanning services
  • We offer a free consultation and site survey
  • Fast turnaround to meet your demands

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Contact us today to find out more information about our data capture and document scanning services. Or simply browse our website to discover our full range of services across every sector.

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We’re trusted by organisations large and small…

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Trusted by NHS.
Trusted by Manchester Metropolitan University.
Trusted by Anglian Water.
Trusted by Bolton Council.
Trusted by BBC.
Trusted by BSkyB.
Trusted by University of Manchester.
Trusted by Lidl.
Trusted by Metropolitan Police
… because we’re dedicated to providing quality, security and compliance.
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We’re proud of our accreditations and compliancy. Find out what this means for you, your business and your project.

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Why Choose Pearl Scan?

In conjunction with the EN BS ISO 9001:2005, 27001, 14001 and in-house implemented quality, security and compliance procedures allow us to deliver peace of mind scanning services to our client. We are an approved document scanning and data capture scanning service provider to many reputable health, education, manufacturing, financial, logistics etc. organisations.

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Founded in 2003, with almost 15 years of valuable knowledge and expertise in delivering successful document scanning and data capture services through the UK to some of the most reputable and globally known organisations.

We operate from a custom built document scanning and data capture centre, which is built around security, safety and confidentiality. The site is monitored 24hours a day by security and CCTV systems.

The document scanning and data capture bureau is equipped with the state-of-the-art dedicated document, Microfilm media, Books and Large Format Plans scanning and capture technology; catering for a wide range of document types and sizes making us a one-stop service provider for scanning and digital conversion needs . We continually invest in our staff training and latest technology to ensure that we are delivering quality and innovations at all times.

Pearl Scan Group has the infrastructure to provide quick turnaround for urgent document scanning needs to taking on a large volume scanning and conversion of documents, microfilm media, books etc. projects. Our document scanning and data capture service centre always run at 80% of its productivity allowing 20% space and resources for on-demand, ad-hock projects.

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Our team of experts are always on-hand to help assist you with any query, regardless of complexity. The advice we give is completely tailored to you and your needs, and any quotations made are completely free of charge & no obligation.

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