PearlScan

Heritage Scanning & Preservation Services

Pearl Scan’s heritage scanning and digitisation services involve post-scanning to uplift any faint or lost information. This expert service can be used to restore archived historical and antiquarian documents to their former prime condition.

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Preserve your old documents.

Over time, physical documents will deteriorate. This isn't just a pain at work: it can be upsetting to find photos or documents with sentimental value in a bad way. In this situation, you have two options: attempt to preserve the hard copy, or have your old documents scanned for safekeeping.

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Our Heritage Digitisation Services

Family Photos Archiving

With more heritage sites than ever, there’s a growing need to preserve old family photos. Whether they’re in a photo print format or stored as negatives, we can help. Our heritage digitisation service provides scanning solutions for all types of job. From large collections to individual prints, we can scan it all. We know just how time-consuming the process can be to do yourself. That’s why we’re here to offer the best time- and cost-effective solution.
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Cine Film Digitisation

We transfer Cine Film to digital formats all over the UK and Europe. Both individuals and businesses can benefit from preserving their cine film archives. Digitising improves accessibility and frees up storage space. We can digitise 8mm film up to 35mm film, and will return a DVD and MP4 version of the files at 1080p quality.

Video Digitisation

Since the days of VHS, film had modernised. As a result VHS players are hard to come by these days. You might have trouble playing your old wedding video or footage of your daughter’s first steps. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be able to see them! From preserving childhood memories to professional recordings, we can digitise various mediums. Bring us your VHS, S-VHS, VHS-C, Digital 8, BetaMax, Mini DV, Micro MV, Hi-8 and U-matic.

Audio Digitisation

We can digitise audio recordings from a range of formats inclusive of cassette tapes, reel to reel tapes and shellac/vinyl records. Even if your original copy has been damaged we can still help. We do our best to capture as much information as possible using the original analogue version and apply special techniques to improve sound quality and remove noise. If you have a collection of analogue formats that require digitisation, we will help prevent recordings from becoming inaccessible.

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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Additional Optional Services

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Glass Plate Negatives Scanning

Though glass plate negatives haven’t been used since the beginning of the 21st century, some heritage collection archives still use them for display purposes. We offer a glass plate scanning service for those that are seeking to fully digitise and enhance original images stored. The digitisation will also make the glass plate images available to be uploaded to websites and archives for convenient and quick access.

Online Image Selling

If you’ve completed a photo scanning or digital archive conservation project with Pearl Scan, we also offer online image sales too. We help to expose and sell your prints to the mass market by hosting your photos and related data via our image sales website. You’ll have full control of how your photos are marketed to suit your own requirements. 

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Digital Page Turning

This service is great for digital archives as it gives the illusion of turning pages like that of a hardcopy book. The user will be able to ‘turn’ pages with the click of a mouse when navigating digitised archives making them more enjoyable to view. The bespoke service allows you to tailor the style to suit the needs and feel of the project that you’re presenting. 

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Digital Document Management

We understand the importance of preserving heritage collection archives and with our software, you can do just that! Halogen can help you to store and retrieve documents safely with ease. Our unique software runs on a wide range of systems, while the customisable interface enables customers to tailor the system for users. With Halogen your heritage collection archives will be stored and kept safe from theft, loss and damage. Benefit from saving space, time and money today!

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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.

Documents

We can scan your documents such as Invoices, Employee Files, Client Files, O&M manuals etc. and convert these to digital files such PDF, PDF Searchable, TIFF or JPEG etc.

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Books

Using our specialist book scanners we can scan modern, old, out of print books, magazines, journals and manuscripts to PDF, Word, Kindle etc. formats

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OCR Conversion

Convert your documents to fully editable Microsoft Word or Excel formats or text searchable PDF files. We use the latest in the OCR technology for accurate recognition of text.

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Microfiche and Microfilm

All types of microfiche and microfilms are scanned and converted to digital files such TIFF, PDF and PDF Searchable. The digital files can be supplied on a CD, USB or via FTP.

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Surveys

Accurate data capture from any types of form, survey, questionnaire, invoice, etc. to the any required file format such as CSV, Microsoft Excel, XML and SPSS.

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Aperture cards

Technical drawings stored on aperture card film are scanned using specialist scanners and converted to digital files of your choice such as TIFF, PDF or JPEG as well as DWG or DXF.

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X-rays

Specialist high resolution scanners are used to scan and convert both medical and non-medical X-rays to digital image formats such as PDF, JPEG or DICOM. Nationwide service with fast turn around.

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Business cards

Fast and accurate scanning and data capture service of business cards to Microsoft Excel, Outlook, CSV, XML etc. formats.

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Photos, Negatives

Convert your printed photos, paintings, posters etc, to high quality digital files with our photo scanning service.

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CAD Drafting and Conversion

Accurate and fast CAD conversion from paper or digital image to fully editable CAD file. All types of drawings such as architectural, electrical and mechanical are converted to .dwg or .dxf formats.

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Large Format

Whether computer printed, hand-drawn, old or fragile technical drawings or building plans , we scan and convert these to high quality digital images such as TIFF, PDF, JPEG as well as CAD formats.

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Heritage Scanning and Digitisation

This expert process follows the standard digitisation scanning process and involves post-scan image processing in order to uplift any lost or faint information.

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Archive Digitisation

Free up your office space by having your archived files scanned and converted to digital archive and gain further benefits of secure backup and easy access.

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Bulk Scanning

High volume bulk document scanning and conversion to digital files with the capacity to scan millions of documents per month and offering fast turn around for urgent projects.

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Scan On Demand

Store your boxes with us and instead of recalling phycial box or a file, we will retrieve the required file, scan and deliver it to you electronically via our secure system.

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Document Scanning Manchester

Our document scanning and management services in Manchester can revolutionise your business.

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Document Scanning London

Our tailored document scanning, data capture and digital storage & archiving services for organisations in London to help with office space, cost saving and efficient document storage & access.

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Invoices Data Capture

Our automated invoice data capture solution provides cost-effectiveness and improves accounts payable processes.

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Automated Data Capture

Using advanced OCR, ICR, OMR and Barcode technology we can scan and capture machine printed, handwritten and check boxes from all types of forms such surveys, questionnaires, patient forms, exam papers and medical forms etc.

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Survey Data Capture

Using the latest data capture technology, we can scan and capture all types of market research surveys such as such as customer & staff feedback surveys, medical & educational surveys and product & service related surveys.

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Medical Research Forms

Secure and confidential data capture service of all types of medical and clinical forms to digital formats such as CSV and Excel etc.

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Data Entry Services

We can capture the required data from any type of documents and forms by using a combination of our in-house developed processes and experienced data entry staff.

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Transcription Services

We help businesses to understand vital information, and audio data can sometimes be tricky to analyse. Pearl Scan offers transcription services for interviews, market studies, medical research, legal cases and more.

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Pearl Cloud

We tailor the Pearl Cloud platform to meet our customers’ requirements, allowing them to retrieve documents quickly and easily. We can provide training online, but with such a user friendly interface, we’re certain you’ll be up and running in no time.

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Halogen

Halogen comes in both Local and Cloud versions, providing flexible and scalable options to SMEs and large corporations with multiple offices and remote working.

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Digital Mailroom

Our digital mailroom services are offered to organisations throughout the UK including Manchester, London and Birmingham.

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Document Storage

We guarantee that your documents and media will be safely and securely stored and accurately catalogued.

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Paperless Office

Though systems continue to improve all the time, we are now in a position where we have come to rely on computer systems as much as we do paper.

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Secure Shredding

Our secure and confidential document shredding services offer low cost disposal of your paper documents and confidential information provided nationwide to our Customers.

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Scan to SharePoint

As a leading document scanning services provider, Pearl Scan has worked with variety of documents which were stored and managed in customer’s SharePoint systems.

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Scan to e-Archive

Our Scan to Archive model creates an exact digital copy of the original file and index the digital file by the file label.

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Store to Scan

Our Store to Scan model has revolutionised the way an organisation store and archive their documents.

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PSI Capture

The PSI:Capture application boosts the capabilities of any scanning device, making it compatible with any of our 50 supported back-end Enterprise Content Management or Document Management Systems.

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E-bible

Documents can be accessed easily through an easy to use menu or by using a keyword search powerful search capabilities using fully text searchable documents offers quick access and is useful for document cross referencing.

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Accounts Payable Automation Service

Pearl AP is an accounts payable solution that manages documents that drive AP processes and maximise the benefits of fast, efficient and precise document invoice processing.

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Invoice Scanning

Monthly, annually or one-off scanning of all types of purchase invoices from suppliers including statements, summary reports and expenses to PDF format, SharePoint, SAP, ERP systems or our complimentry easy to use Halogen or Pearl Cloud system.

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HR Document Management

The scanning of employee files enable HR departments to have instant access to documents when needed as well as it makes a lot easier to manage their GDPR compliance.

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Legal Document Scanning

Our legal scanning services and legal document management solutions have become extremely popular with law firms throughout the country.

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Education Sector Scanning

Secure, confidential education sector scanning service and accurate data capture from student & staff files, exam papers, surveys, and microfiche.

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Medical Records Scanning

Our medical records scanning service has helped thousands of NHS hospitals, GP surgeries, private medical trusts and dental surgeries to improve their patient record keeping.

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Proof of Delivery

Digitising your proof of delivery forms saves time, money and improves efficiency.

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Planning and Building Control

Pearl Scan can digitise microfiche using high speed and high resolution microfiche scanners, turning around projects quickly and often ahead of the market

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Aerospace Document Management

Having a digital paperless system not only safeguards your legally binding records and documents, it also makes the business much more efficient.

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