Microfilm Scanning & Conversion

Professional 16mm and 35mm microfilm roll digitization services

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About This Service

NationalMicrofilm provides professional microfilm scanning services for 16mm and 35mm roll film. Our state-of-the-art scanners capture every detail at resolutions up to 600 DPI, producing crystal-clear digital images that preserve the full information content of your original microfilm.

Formats We Handle

16mm Microfilm

The most common format. Used for business records, bank checks, court documents, and correspondence. Standard 100ft and 215ft rolls.

35mm Microfilm

Used for larger documents requiring higher resolution — newspapers, engineering drawings, maps, and oversized materials.

Cartridge Film

16mm or 35mm film in self-loading cartridges. Compatible with all major reader models including 3M, Kodak, and Canon.

Cassette Film

Film enclosed in a protective cassette housing. We extract and scan the film with full quality preservation.

Scanning Process

Microfilm Scanning Process

Service Features

  • Resolutions from 200 to 600 DPI
  • Automatic image enhancement and deskewing
  • OCR for full-text searchability
  • Custom metadata and indexing
  • Output as TIFF, PDF/A, JPEG, PNG, or any format
  • Handling of aged, brittle, and damaged film
  • Splicing and repair of broken film
  • Quality control on every frame

Common Applications

Government recordsBank & financial recordsCourt & legal documentsNewspaper archivesMedical recordsPersonnel filesHistorical documents

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