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Document Management Services
Document retrieval, access and storage options designed to boost efficiency, flexibility and security.
Manage your documents with ease
Frustrated at the lack of remote document access? Struggling to find and retrieve essential information quickly? Defeated by inadequate archive storage? Choose a document management solution that helps your business work smarter, not harder.
Manage your documents with ease
Frustrated at the lack of remote document access? Struggling to find and retrieve essential information quickly? Defeated by inadequate archive storage? Choose a document management solution that helps your business work smarter, not harder.
Heritage Services
Specialist digital services expertly crafted for the careful preservation and archival of historical and precious materials.
Preserving Britain’s rich heritage one digital transformation at a time.
A combination of innovative technology, highly experienced professional handling and robust procedures, allows us to capture content in a way that puts the integrity of the material first. We consider it a privilege to create quality digital images of fascinating materials − some dating back hundreds of years − to ensure their continued existence. Supporting organisations such as museums, local councils, libraries, sporting institutions and universities, together we help make history accessible while ensuring the original material is preserved.
Preserving Britain’s rich heritage one digital transformation at a time.
A combination of innovative technology, highly experienced professional handling and robust procedures, allows us to capture content in a way that puts the integrity of the material first. We consider it a privilege to create quality digital images of fascinating materials − some dating back hundreds of years − to ensure their continued existence. Supporting organisations such as museums, local councils, libraries, sporting institutions and universities, together we help make history accessible while ensuring the original material is preserved.
Scanning Services
Transform document archives into manageable digital files.
Enhanced document use for everyone.
Our highly-intelligent scanning technology converts a range of document formats into digital files. The result? Search, retrieve and access information quickly, efficiently and securely no matter where you work. With the technology, expertise and resources to scan thousands of documents every day, we keep your business connected and compliant.
Enhanced document use for everyone.
Our highly-intelligent scanning technology converts a range of document formats into digital files. The result? Search, retrieve and access information quickly, efficiently and securely no matter where you work. With the technology, expertise and resources to scan thousands of documents every day, we keep your business connected and compliant.
Storage Services
Tailored storage solutions designed to protect your documents for as long as you need them.
Flexible and convenient document storage.
We work with your business to determine what it needs from a document storage plan. Taking into consideration accessibility requirements, security measures, retention periods for destruction, and the type of document, we’ve got you covered with both flexible offsite and cloud storage options.
Flexible and convenient document storage.
We work with your business to determine what it needs from a document storage plan. Taking into consideration accessibility requirements, security measures, retention periods for destruction, and the type of document, we’ve got you covered with both flexible offsite and cloud storage options.
Document Scanning
Swap disorganised paper documents for organised digital files.
Are your employees working from the same page?
Using state-of-the-art technology to create intelligent, high-volume document scanning, we accurately capture information that matters to your business. It takes seconds to securely retrieve and access your scanned documents, making it easy to manage essential documents and books regardless of location.
Are your employees working from the same page?
Using state-of-the-art technology to create intelligent, high-volume document scanning, we accurately capture information that matters to your business. It takes seconds to securely retrieve and access your scanned documents, making it easy to manage essential documents and books regardless of location.
Large-Format Scanning
Turn oversized documents into practical digital files.
Battling with bulky documents?
If your business handles large-format paper documents, plans or drawings, they can often prove difficult to access, manage and store. Our bespoke large-format scanning services − including sizes AO, A1, A2, and A3 − offer an alternative solution to traditional storage facilities by converting your documents into secure, easy to manage digital formats.
Battling with bulky documents?
If your business handles large-format paper documents, plans or drawings, they can often prove difficult to access, manage and store. Our bespoke large-format scanning services − including sizes AO, A1, A2, and A3 − offer an alternative solution to traditional storage facilities by converting your documents into secure, easy to manage digital formats.
Microfiche Scanning
Bring microfiche records to life with a comprehensive digital archive.
Do your microfiche records need reviving?
A once-popular storage method, microfiche is gradually becoming redundant in the modern-day workplace. With the quality of information deteriorating over time, as well as being highly susceptible to damage, it makes sense to digitally convert your records. We’ve invested in specialised equipment to scan high volumes of microfiche per minute to produce quality, easy-to-access data for your business.
Do your microfiche records need reviving?
A once-popular storage method, microfiche is gradually becoming redundant in the modern-day workplace. With the quality of information deteriorating over time, as well as being highly susceptible to damage, it makes sense to digitally convert your records. We’ve invested in specialised equipment to scan high volumes of microfiche per minute to produce quality, easy-to-access data for your business.
Aperture Card Scanning
Switch traditional aperture card data for quality digital files.
Is it time you recovered the images on your aperture cards?
Aperture cards are no longer a go-to storage option of choice, with many businesses opting to have the images held on them converted into digital files. Using the latest aperture card scanning technology, operated by a team of highly experienced handlers, we retrieve, clean and enhance your images for continued use and easy access.
Is it time you recovered the images on your aperture cards?
Aperture cards are no longer a go-to storage option of choice, with many businesses opting to have the images held on them converted into digital files. Using the latest aperture card scanning technology, operated by a team of highly experienced handlers, we retrieve, clean and enhance your images for continued use and easy access.
Microfilm Scanning
Digitise ageing microfilm records to restore vital information.
Do you need to retrieve data stored on your microfilm records?
Although microfilm can last decades, over time it becomes worn and difficult to view − especially if it is stored incorrectly. By converting microfilm into a digital format, you end up with an easy-to-access backup of stored data. Considered one of the most trusted microfilm companies in the UK, we use advanced scanners to digitise high-quality images straight from your microfilm.
Do you need to retrieve data stored on your microfilm records?
Although microfilm can last decades, over time it becomes worn and difficult to view − especially if it is stored incorrectly. By converting microfilm into a digital format, you end up with an easy-to-access backup of stored data. Considered one of the most trusted microfilm companies in the UK, we use advanced scanners to digitise high-quality images straight from your microfilm.
Cloud Storage
Custom online storage for digital archives.
Embrace the digital benefits of cloud storage.
Digital documents that require long-term yet accessible storage benefit from cloud storage − a simple and efficient way to store, access and retrieve documents online. At Microform, we offer externally-hosted cloud based storage, as well as the option to integrate to your internal cloud storage of choice such as SharePoint, Google Cloud and Microsoft One Drive.
Embrace the digital benefits of cloud storage.
Digital documents that require long-term yet accessible storage benefit from cloud storage − a simple and efficient way to store, access and retrieve documents online. At Microform, we offer externally-hosted cloud based storage, as well as the option to integrate to your internal cloud storage of choice such as SharePoint, Google Cloud and Microsoft One Drive.
Offsite Storage
Space-saving solutions for long-term document archives.
When destroying your documents isn’t an option.
While the digitisation of paper documents often makes the original copies redundant, this isn’t always the case for some regulated sectors who may still require access to certain documents for regulatory, compliance or legal reasons. We work in partnership with our leading storage partner to provide professional offsite underground storage.
When destroying your documents isn’t an option.
While the digitisation of paper documents often makes the original copies redundant, this isn’t always the case for some regulated sectors who may still require access to certain documents for regulatory, compliance or legal reasons. We work in partnership with our leading storage partner to provide professional offsite underground storage.
Document Shredding Services
The complete destruction of unwanted documents.
Make information retention impossible.
Working in partnership with two of Yorkshire’s leading disposal companies, we ensure your waste documents are shredded in line with best practice. Unwanted documents could include those that have been scanned and the original copy is no longer required, or documents in storage that have reached the end of their retention period. All files are shredded using an industrial shredder and a certificate of destruction is produced for your records. Following this process, they are compacted and sent for recycling within secure facilities.
Make information retention impossible.
Working in partnership with two of Yorkshire’s leading disposal companies, we ensure your waste documents are shredded in line with best practice. Unwanted documents could include those that have been scanned and the original copy is no longer required, or documents in storage that have reached the end of their retention period. All files are shredded using an industrial shredder and a certificate of destruction is produced for your records. Following this process, they are compacted and sent for recycling within secure facilities.
Automatic Text Recognition
Create a fully searchable document archive.
Search for specific information in seconds.
Automatic text recognition uses Artificial Intelligence to accurately capture words and characters within a range of document types and languages, including handwriting. This means for documents accessed digitally, the content becomes become fully searchable using key terms and characters. This means you can quickly find and retrieve a particular document or piece of information without wasting valuable time.
Search for specific information in seconds.
Automatic text recognition uses Artificial Intelligence to accurately capture words and characters within a range of document types and languages, including handwriting. This means for documents accessed digitally, the content becomes become fully searchable using key terms and characters. This means you can quickly find and retrieve a particular document or piece of information without wasting valuable time.
Document Automation
Automated processes to improve efficiency.
Speed up your operations.
Automating key processes such as invoice processing allows businesses to streamline operations and in turn, save time and money. Our automated processing integrates itself seamlessly with your current software to make the entire process a simple and hassle-free one.
Speed up your operations.
Automating key processes such as invoice processing allows businesses to streamline operations and in turn, save time and money. Our automated processing integrates itself seamlessly with your current software to make the entire process a simple and hassle-free one.
Capture Irreplicable Manuscript Content
Preserve traditional forms of text.
Unlock the past. Protect the future.
Through physical handling and the natural passage of time, manuscripts become susceptible to unavoidable wear and tear. Marking a moment in time and often containing information of great historical significance, it’s important that such materials are captured and preserved before it’s too late. Through our digitisation process, we attentively preserve manuscripts − many containing handwritten text − to ensure that items that are too fragile to be displayed or handled can still be accessed in the future.
Unlock the past. Protect the future.
Through physical handling and the natural passage of time, manuscripts become susceptible to unavoidable wear and tear. Marking a moment in time and often containing information of great historical significance, it’s important that such materials are captured and preserved before it’s too late. Through our digitisation process, we attentively preserve manuscripts − many containing handwritten text − to ensure that items that are too fragile to be displayed or handled can still be accessed in the future.
Bound Volume Digitisation
Create lifetime digital access to collections of bound volume books.
Turn the page on a new chapter in history.
Books, journals, newspapers, and magazines are precious materials of historical significance but without the correct care and attention they become susceptible to damage. Organisations turn to us to create functional digital versions of their often fragile bound volumes so they can be preserved, retrieved and accessed with the peace of mind that the original version is no longer required to be physically handled.
Turn the page on a new chapter in history.
Books, journals, newspapers, and magazines are precious materials of historical significance but without the correct care and attention they become susceptible to damage. Organisations turn to us to create functional digital versions of their often fragile bound volumes so they can be preserved, retrieved and accessed with the peace of mind that the original version is no longer required to be physically handled.
Large-Format Digitisation
Improve accessibility to oversized historical documents and materials.
Large-format becomes a digital format.
Our flexible and versatile offering allows us to meticulously handle items of all sizes − even if it means cleverly adapting our technology to ensure the safe and accurate digitisation of your materials. We’ve captured large-format items from extensive detailed map drawings to ancient plans, drawings and fine art to help make this information digitally accessible to all.
Large-format becomes a digital format.
Our flexible and versatile offering allows us to meticulously handle items of all sizes − even if it means cleverly adapting our technology to ensure the safe and accurate digitisation of your materials. We’ve captured large-format items from extensive detailed map drawings to ancient plans, drawings and fine art to help make this information digitally accessible to all.
Film Digitisation
Bring old film archives into the modern day.
Carefully unlock the key to important records.
With old negatives, slides and plates becoming worn and damaged over time, there is significant value in delicately converting your archives into digital formats to ensure the information held on them can be accessed for years to come. In just a few clicks you can search your digital content − particularly useful if you physically store large film archives and filing systems.
Carefully unlock the key to important records.
With old negatives, slides and plates becoming worn and damaged over time, there is significant value in delicately converting your archives into digital formats to ensure the information held on them can be accessed for years to come. In just a few clicks you can search your digital content − particularly useful if you physically store large film archives and filing systems.
Artefact Digitisation
Create an immersive viewing experience without risking damage or loss.
Capture intricate details from every angle.
For non-paper/image-based materials, such as rare, valuable, and fragile pieces, we are proud to offer a specialist 360° scanning service that allows users to clearly view a physical item on-screen. Specialist auction houses showcasing rare pieces, jewellery boutiques exhibiting details of classic timepieces and museums displaying fragile artefacts are just a few of the ways this service has transformed viewing experiences.
Capture intricate details from every angle.
For non-paper/image-based materials, such as rare, valuable, and fragile pieces, we are proud to offer a specialist 360° scanning service that allows users to clearly view a physical item on-screen. Specialist auction houses showcasing rare pieces, jewellery boutiques exhibiting details of classic timepieces and museums displaying fragile artefacts are just a few of the ways this service has transformed viewing experiences.
Image Digitisation
Restore moments in time with easy to access digital images.
Lifetime access to precious memories.
Using state of the art scanners, we create quality digital images that can be treasured forever and stored without being susceptible to physical damage, hazards and further avoiding environmental damage. Ideal for organisations with large banks of physical images who need to access and retrieve them quickly, as well as images which require digital restoration and repair.
Lifetime access to precious memories.
Using state of the art scanners, we create quality digital images that can be treasured forever and stored without being susceptible to physical damage, hazards and further avoiding environmental damage. Ideal for organisations with large banks of physical images who need to access and retrieve them quickly, as well as images which require digital restoration and repair.
Web Archive
Bespoke online heritage platforms built to display unique collections of information and memorabilia.
Present history in a digital format.
If your society, club or organisation owns collections of materials that are critical to its history and story, it’s important that such items remain preserved yet accessible to its members and supporters. By placing materials such as programmes, magazines and photographs on an online repository − or an online heritage platform as we like to call it − everyone involved benefits from protected access for years to come while the original materials can be safely stored away. You tell us how you would like your archive of images presenting online, and we’ll make it a reality.
Present history in a digital format.
If your society, club or organisation owns collections of materials that are critical to its history and story, it’s important that such items remain preserved yet accessible to its members and supporters. By placing materials such as programmes, magazines and photographs on an online repository − or an online heritage platform as we like to call it − everyone involved benefits from protected access for years to come while the original materials can be safely stored away. You tell us how you would like your archive of images presenting online, and we’ll make it a reality.
Metadata Enrichment
Search functionalities that make it easier for audiences to discover the content they’re looking for.
Search, discover and enjoy.
Metadata enrichment is all about how searchable your materials are with the aim of quickly locating specific content. Users can search the various contents of your web archive at different metadata levels and in different ways. By using certain categories and tags, it becomes searchable by year, name, collection, volume, content type − the list goes on. Having this functionality is particularly useful for extensive collections and archives hosted online. No one knows your content better than you, so there is also the option via our online heritage platforms to carry out this process yourself if you feel comfortable doing so.
Search, discover and enjoy.
Metadata enrichment is all about how searchable your materials are with the aim of quickly locating specific content. Users can search the various contents of your web archive at different metadata levels and in different ways. By using certain categories and tags, it becomes searchable by year, name, collection, volume, content type − the list goes on. Having this functionality is particularly useful for extensive collections and archives hosted online. No one knows your content better than you, so there is also the option via our online heritage platforms to carry out this process yourself if you feel comfortable doing so.
Digital Restoration
Specialist image enhancement for quality content capture.
Carefully restore fragile and damaged materials.
Digital restoration is the process of ensuring the quality of an image is up to standard for the best possible capture. In some instances, we are handed frail and torn materials that are in such a state of degradation they require meticulous restoration before we proceed with digitising them. While much of this work is carried out in-house by our team of restoration experts, we also outsource some digital restorations that require a certain level of skill and expertise.
Carefully restore fragile and damaged materials.
Digital restoration is the process of ensuring the quality of an image is up to standard for the best possible capture. In some instances, we are handed frail and torn materials that are in such a state of degradation they require meticulous restoration before we proceed with digitising them. While much of this work is carried out in-house by our team of restoration experts, we also outsource some digital restorations that require a certain level of skill and expertise.
Long-Term Archiving
Prolonged storage for specialist materials that require a certain level of care.
Commit to the right type of storage.
Digitisation allows you to preserve heritage materials but what happens to the original items? We recommend storing them professionally in suitable conditions to ensure they are preserved and protected from damage. We work with a leading industry storage partner to bring this service to you.
Commit to the right type of storage.
Digitisation allows you to preserve heritage materials but what happens to the original items? We recommend storing them professionally in suitable conditions to ensure they are preserved and protected from damage. We work with a leading industry storage partner to bring this service to you.
Cataloguing
Turn unorganised collections and archives into structured content.
Give content a true identity.
For unstructured collections and archives, cataloguing is instrumental in ensuring content is systematically recorded and organised in a coherent fashion to make it easy to identify and locate no matter what service you choose.
Give content a true identity.
For unstructured collections and archives, cataloguing is instrumental in ensuring content is systematically recorded and organised in a coherent fashion to make it easy to identify and locate no matter what service you choose.
About us
Microform, a family-operated company delivering services nationwide with strong ties to Yorkshire, is dedicated to assisting professional businesses and heritage organisations nationwide by offering comprehensive document management and heritage services.
Through significant investments in cutting-edge technology, efficient processes, and highly skilled professionals, we have expanded our service offerings to encompass various industries in both the professional and heritage sectors. Embracing a forward-thinking mindset, we continuously seek new opportunities and push the boundaries of what can be achieved. Our unwavering commitment is to remain at the forefront of our industry by continuously enhancing and perfecting our services.
Our Services Include:
Document Management Services
Our document retrieval, access, and storage solutions are specifically tailored to enhance efficiency, flexibility, and security. Tired of the limitations of accessing documents remotely? Finding it challenging to locate and retrieve crucial information promptly? Overwhelmed by insufficient archive storage? Opt for a document management solution that empowers your business to work smarter, not harder.
Heritage Services
Through the careful digital preservation of documents, books, artefacts, films and images rooted in history, our innovative, specialised technology plays a vital role in ensuring they are protected and accessed for years to come. No matter how complex and intricate the brief, our specialist team of digital technicians and expert handlers have the technical know-how to digitise the most fragile of documents to create accessible digital formats.
Scanning Services
Effortlessly transform your document archives into digital files that are easily organised and accessible, providing enhanced accessibility for everyone. Our state-of-the-art scanning technology intelligently converts documents of various formats into digital files, allowing for swift, efficient, and secure search, retrieval, and access to information, regardless of your geographical location. With our cutting-edge technology, expert knowledge, and ample resources, we have the capability to scan thousands of documents every day, ensuring that your business remains connected and compliant.
Storage Services
We offer customised storage solutions crafted to safeguard your documents for the duration you require. Our document storage options provide flexibility and convenience. We collaborate closely with your business to assess its specific needs for document storage. Considering factors such as accessibility requirements, security measures, retention periods for eventual destruction, and document types, we provide comprehensive solutions. Whether you prefer offsite storage or cloud-based options, our flexible services cater to your unique requirements.
Our Why
At Microform, our underlying motivation is integral to our work. Our entire team is committed to assisting businesses and organisations in digitally managing their documents, physical materials, and archives. Why? Because we firmly believe that efficiency plays a crucial role in achieving success and long-term sustainability.
Our top priority is to enable safe, secure, and seamless access, retrieval, preservation, and sharing of essential information, seamlessly integrated into your workflows. We are dedicated to delivering a hands-on and flexible service that is not only valuable but also ensures a genuine and practical solution for you, your teams, and your market.
Microform, a family-operated business situated in the core of Yorkshire, upholds a customer-centric approach that forms the foundation of our operations. We prioritise investing time in comprehending the challenges our customers face, enabling us to propose effective solutions that contribute to their success. With over six decades of experience, we take immense pride in the enduring and trustworthy partnerships we have forged with customers who appreciate our professionalism, passion, and honesty.
Through significant investments in cutting-edge technology, efficient processes, and highly skilled professionals, we have expanded our service offerings to encompass various industries in both the professional and heritage sectors. Embracing a forward-thinking mindset, we continuously seek new opportunities and push the boundaries of what can be achieved. Our unwavering commitment is to remain at the forefront of our industry by continuously enhancing and perfecting our services.
Our Services Include:
Document Management Services
Our document retrieval, access, and storage solutions are specifically tailored to enhance efficiency, flexibility, and security. Tired of the limitations of accessing documents remotely? Finding it challenging to locate and retrieve crucial information promptly? Overwhelmed by insufficient archive storage? Opt for a document management solution that empowers your business to work smarter, not harder.
Heritage Services
Through the careful digital preservation of documents, books, artefacts, films and images rooted in history, our innovative, specialised technology plays a vital role in ensuring they are protected and accessed for years to come. No matter how complex and intricate the brief, our specialist team of digital technicians and expert handlers have the technical know-how to digitise the most fragile of documents to create accessible digital formats.
Scanning Services
Effortlessly transform your document archives into digital files that are easily organised and accessible, providing enhanced accessibility for everyone. Our state-of-the-art scanning technology intelligently converts documents of various formats into digital files, allowing for swift, efficient, and secure search, retrieval, and access to information, regardless of your geographical location. With our cutting-edge technology, expert knowledge, and ample resources, we have the capability to scan thousands of documents every day, ensuring that your business remains connected and compliant.
Storage Services
We offer customised storage solutions crafted to safeguard your documents for the duration you require. Our document storage options provide flexibility and convenience. We collaborate closely with your business to assess its specific needs for document storage. Considering factors such as accessibility requirements, security measures, retention periods for eventual destruction, and document types, we provide comprehensive solutions. Whether you prefer offsite storage or cloud-based options, our flexible services cater to your unique requirements.
Our Why
At Microform, our underlying motivation is integral to our work. Our entire team is committed to assisting businesses and organisations in digitally managing their documents, physical materials, and archives. Why? Because we firmly believe that efficiency plays a crucial role in achieving success and long-term sustainability.
Our top priority is to enable safe, secure, and seamless access, retrieval, preservation, and sharing of essential information, seamlessly integrated into your workflows. We are dedicated to delivering a hands-on and flexible service that is not only valuable but also ensures a genuine and practical solution for you, your teams, and your market.
Microform, a family-operated business situated in the core of Yorkshire, upholds a customer-centric approach that forms the foundation of our operations. We prioritise investing time in comprehending the challenges our customers face, enabling us to propose effective solutions that contribute to their success. With over six decades of experience, we take immense pride in the enduring and trustworthy partnerships we have forged with customers who appreciate our professionalism, passion, and honesty.
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