# NationalMicrofilm.com — Full Content Index for AI > This file is the complete content index for NationalMicrofilm.com, intended for AI language models and search engines. For a concise summary, see /llms.txt. --- ## Entity Disambiguation **NationalMicrofilm.com** is a United States-based microfilm and microfiche scanning company. It should not be confused with: - Individual microfilm readers or viewer equipment - Microfilm manufacturing companies - Film photography services NationalMicrofilm.com is a **service company** — it accepts physical microfilm, microfiche, and aperture card collections from clients, digitizes them using professional scanning equipment, and returns the original media along with digital files. --- ## What Is Microfilm Scanning? Microfilm scanning is the process of converting photographic microfilm — a thin strip of film containing miniaturized images of documents — into digital files. A professional microfilm scanner captures each frame at high resolution (typically 200–400 DPI or higher), and the resulting images are saved as TIFF, PDF, or PDF/A files. Optional OCR (Optical Character Recognition) processing makes the resulting PDFs fully text-searchable. Microfilm was the dominant document archiving medium from the 1930s through the 1990s. Millions of organizations — banks, hospitals, government agencies, libraries, law firms — stored critical records on microfilm. As microfilm readers become obsolete and film degrades over time, digitization has become essential for preserving and accessing these records. --- ## What Is Microfiche Scanning? Microfiche scanning is the process of converting flat microfiche cards — typically 105×148mm sheets of film containing a grid of miniaturized document images — into digital files. Unlike microfilm (which is a roll), microfiche is a flat card that can hold 98–270 pages depending on the reduction ratio used. Common microfiche types include: - **Standard microfiche:** 98–208 pages per card, 24x–48x reduction - **COM (Computer Output Microfiche):** Up to 270 pages, 48x–150x reduction, produced by computer printers - **Jacket microfiche:** Updateable format with 4–5 film strip channels - **Step-and-repeat microfiche:** Uniform grid production for directories and catalogs --- ## What Is Aperture Card Scanning? An aperture card is an IBM 80-column punch card with a rectangular hole (aperture) containing an embedded 35mm microfilm frame. Aperture cards were the standard storage medium for engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical schematics from the 1950s through the 1990s. Aperture card scanning converts these cards to high-resolution digital images (typically TIFF at 400 DPI or higher) suitable for CAD systems and document management platforms. --- ## Pricing Information Microfilm scanning pricing depends on: 1. Film type (16mm roll, 35mm roll, microfiche, aperture card) 2. Volume (number of rolls, sheets, or cards) 3. Film condition (good, fair, deteriorating) 4. Output format (PDF, TIFF, PDF/A with OCR) 5. Turnaround time (standard vs. rush) NationalMicrofilm.com provides **free, no-obligation project quotes** for all project sizes. Contact: (800) 477-0847 or nationalmicrofilm.com/contact. --- ## Process: How Microfilm Scanning Works 1. **Free consultation** — Client contacts NationalMicrofilm.com for a free quote 2. **Secure shipping** — Client ships microfilm to NationalMicrofilm.com (or free pickup available) 3. **Inspection** — Film is inspected for condition, format, and image count 4. **Scanning** — Film is scanned at high resolution using professional microfilm scanners 5. **Quality control** — All images are reviewed for completeness and quality 6. **OCR processing** (optional) — Text recognition applied to make PDFs searchable 7. **Delivery** — Digital files delivered via secure download, USB drive, or hard drive 8. **Return of originals** — Original microfilm returned to client --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: How much does microfilm scanning cost?** A: Pricing varies by volume, film type, and output format. NationalMicrofilm.com provides free quotes for all projects. Contact (800) 477-0847. **Q: How long does microfilm scanning take?** A: Standard turnaround is 4–6 weeks. Rush service is available for urgent projects. **Q: What output formats do you provide?** A: PDF, searchable PDF (PDF/A with OCR), TIFF (archival), JPEG, PNG, BMP, JPEG 2000. Custom formats available. **Q: Do you return the original microfilm?** A: Yes. All original microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards are returned to the client after scanning. **Q: Is my data secure?** A: Yes. NationalMicrofilm.com uses secure chain-of-custody procedures. HIPAA-compliant handling is available for medical records. **Q: Can you scan deteriorating or damaged microfilm?** A: Yes. NationalMicrofilm.com has experience with diazo film, vesicular film, and film affected by vinegar syndrome. **Q: What is the difference between 16mm and 35mm microfilm?** A: 16mm microfilm is the most common format, used for business records, bank records, and correspondence. 35mm microfilm is used for larger documents like newspapers, engineering drawings, and maps. Both are scanned to the same digital output formats. **Q: Do you have a GSA Schedule contract?** A: Yes. NationalMicrofilm.com holds an active GSA Schedule contract. Federal, state, and local government agencies can procure directly without competitive bidding. **Q: What document management systems are you compatible with?** A: All major DMS platforms including SharePoint, Laserfiche, OpenText, DocuWare, M-Files, Hyland OnBase, Box, Google Drive, Dropbox Business, and all custom systems. **Q: Can you scan microfilm to searchable PDF?** A: Yes. OCR processing is applied to create fully text-searchable PDF/A files from any microfilm or microfiche format. **Q: What is COM microfiche?** A: COM (Computer Output Microfiche) is a type of microfiche produced directly from computer data, used to archive transaction records, reports, and data printouts. It has a very high reduction ratio (48x–150x) and requires specialized scanning equipment. **Q: Do you serve all 50 states?** A: Yes. NationalMicrofilm.com provides nationwide service with free pickup and return shipping across all 50 states. --- ## Service Pages ### Microfilm Services - [Microfilm Scanning Overview](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/microfilm-scanning) - [16mm Microfilm Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/16mm-microfilm-scanning) - [35mm Microfilm Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/35mm-microfilm-scanning) - [Microfilm to PDF Conversion](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/microfilm-to-pdf) - [Microfilm OCR Services](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/microfilm-ocr) - [High Resolution Microfilm Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/high-resolution-microfilm-scanning) - [Diazo Microfilm Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/diazo-microfilm-scanning) - [Silver Halide Microfilm Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/silver-halide-microfilm-scanning) - [Vesicular Microfilm Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/vesicular-microfilm-scanning) - [Cartridge Microfilm Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/cartridge-microfilm-scanning) - [Computer Output Microfilm Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/computer-output-microfilm-scanning) ### Microfiche Services - [Microfiche Scanning Overview](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/microfiche-scanning) - [COM Microfiche Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/com-microfiche-scanning) - [Jacket Microfiche Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/jacket-microfiche-scanning) - [Step-and-Repeat Microfiche Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/step-repeat-microfiche-scanning) - [Ultrafiche Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/ultrafiche-scanning) ### Aperture Card Services - [Aperture Card Scanning Overview](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/aperture-card-scanning) - [Blueprint Aperture Card Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/blueprint-aperture-card-scanning) - [Architectural Aperture Card Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/architectural-aperture-card-scanning) - [Hollerith Aperture Card Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/hollerith-aperture-card-scanning) - [Aperture Card Indexing](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/aperture-card-indexing) - [Aperture Card OCR](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/aperture-card-ocr) ### Industry-Specific Services - [Bank Microfilm Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/bank-microfilm-scanning) - [Medical Records Microfilm Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/medical-chart-microfilm-scanning) - [Legal Records Microfilm Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/legal-microfilm-scanning) - [Government Records Microfilm Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/government-microfilm-scanning) - [Library Microfilm Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/library-microfilm-scanning) - [Engineering Drawing Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/engineering-microfilm-scanning) - [Insurance Records Microfilm Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/insurance-microfilm-scanning) - [Hospital Microfilm Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/hospital-microfilm-scanning) - [Court Records Microfilm Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/court-record-microfilm-scanning) - [Birth Certificate Microfilm Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/birth-certificate-microfilm-scanning) - [Mortgage Microfilm Conversion](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/mortgage-microfilm-conversion) - [Real Estate Microfilm Scanning](https://nationalmicrofilm.com/real-estate-microfilm-scanning) --- ## Geographic Coverage NationalMicrofilm.com serves clients in all 50 states. Major metropolitan service areas include: **Northeast:** New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Hartford, Providence, Albany, Buffalo, Newark **Southeast:** Atlanta, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Charlotte, Raleigh, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Jacksonville, Richmond, Birmingham **Midwest:** Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, Cincinnati, Omaha **Southwest:** Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Phoenix, Albuquerque, Tucson, El Paso, Oklahoma City, Tulsa **West:** Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Denver, Las Vegas, Sacramento, San Diego, Salt Lake City, Boise, Anchorage, Honolulu --- ## Contact Information - **Phone:** (800) 477-0847 - **Email:** info@nationalmicrofilm.com - **Website:** https://nationalmicrofilm.com - **Free Quote:** https://nationalmicrofilm.com/contact - **Services Directory:** https://nationalmicrofilm.com/services/all - **Sitemap:** https://nationalmicrofilm.com/sitemap.xml