Aperture Cards
Cull’s digital transformation centre offers solutions for the conversion and digitisation of aperture card images to digital formats for easier access and future preservation.
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Aperture Card Conversion
Cull’s digital transformation centre offers solutions for the conversion and digitisation of aperture card images to digital formats for easier access and future preservation.
Aperture cards are a type of microform that contain 35mm microfilm images usually of AO size engineering drawings. They consist of a rectangular card with a rectangular aperture or window in the centre. The microfilm is mounted inside the aperture with the image positioned to align with the window.
Aperture cards were popular in the mid-20th century as a means of storing large collections of technical drawings, maps and other types of engineering documents. By condensing really large originals such as AO size onto a single card, aperture cards offered a more compact and efficient means of storage than traditional paper copies. The cards can be loaded into a microfilm printer to view the contents.
But the technology associated with reading aperture cards is expensive to buy and maintain. As a specialist scanning service, we can convert aperture card images to digital formats for easier access and preservation.
Digitised formats offer;
- Improved space savings
- Improved quality
- Searchability
- Fast retrieval
- Quick and easy access from anywhere in the world
- No need for special equipment
Cull can convert and digitise your aperture cards in bulk or on demand. They will be scanned, indexed and saved to any format you choose such as PDF. The resultant images are as crisp and clear as the microfilm will allow with a high resolution.
Whether you have a large-scale archival project or have a one-off film of sentimental value let us take care of it. Use our Quick Quote tool or Get in touch to find out how we can help you today.
Free Sample
We’ll scan some sample cards completely free of charge with no obligation. You’ll end up with PDF images from your aperture cards which as easily displayed on any PC. We will discuss how you need the aperture cards indexed, normally drawing number and other meta data.
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Microform
Cull’s digital transformation centre offers solutions for the conversion and digitisation of all formats of microfilm, microfiche and aperture cards.
Microfilm
Solutions for the conversion and digitisation of both 16mm microfilm reels and 35mm microfilm reels, for preserving information.
Microfiche
Solutions for the conversion and digitisation of microfiche archives – the ultimate way to preserve information and integrity.
The Microfilm Scanning Process
We offer document scanning solutions across the UK. Here’s how it works in 3 simple steps:
1. We collect your aperture cards from your premises and take them to our scanning centre.
2. The microfilm is scanned by our experienced team and exported to your chosen format.
3. We convert your documents into any format you choose and upload them to an encrypted USB, hard drive, your own business system or to our flexible document management software, whichever you prefer.
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WHY CHOOSE CULL PAPERLESS?
SCANNING SERVICE EXPERTS
With over 250 years combined experience in document scanning and digitisation, you couldn’t be in better hands.
WE’RE SECURE & ACCREDITED
We’re ISO accredited and compliant with all British Standards for document and data management.
WE HANDLE WITH CARE
Your documents will never go through third party hands, they will be with our experts from start to finish.
WE VALUE YOU
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Keeping you happy, keeps us happy.
UNBEATABLE QUALITY STANDARDS
We pride ourselves on the accuracy and quality of the work we do. You won’t find better.
INDUSTRY-LEADING TECHNOLOGY
State-of-the-art Optical Character Recognition and Kodak scanners ensure we provide the highest standard of scanning services.
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Aperture Card FAQ's
By condensing multiple images onto a single card, aperture cards offered a more compact and efficient means of storage than traditional paper copies.
- Improved space savings
- Improved quality
- Searchability
- Fast retrieval
- Quick and easy access from anywhere in the world
- No need for special equipment
We offer document scanning solutions across the UK. Here’s how it works in 3 simple steps:
- We collect your aperture cards from your premises and take them to our scanning centre.
- The microfilm is scanned by our experienced team and exported to your chosen format.
- We convert your documents into any format you choose and upload them to an encrypted USB, hard drive, your own business system or to our flexible document management software, whichever you prefer.
Yes, of course. This will all be discussed in your initial conversations with our experts.
We convert your documents into any format you choose such as PDF and upload them to an encrypted USB, hard drive, your own business system or to our flexible document management software
The costs of digitisation are specific to each project. Our team will provide you with a detailed analysis for an accurate quote. The most significant factors that affect the price of a project are the total volume of documents to be scanned and the indexing required. Have a chat with one of the team today to find out more.
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