The use of microfilm dates back to the 19th Century. These days, microfilm is still the safest & most economical method of storing records and remains the bedrock of the data imaging industry due to its longevity (there are examples of microfilm which remain perfectly usable despite being over 100 years old) coupled with its ‘technology proof’ format which is oblivious to continual changes and improvements to the operating systems and software used on modern business machines.

Many companies utilize the combined benefits of microfilm and scanned images. Western Micrographics supports scanners that can transform microfilm into digital forms, just like scanning paper documents. We can provide microfilm scanning to create a digital library with all of the advantages of storing documents electronically. No service bureau can match our experience and state-of-the-art techniques. Projects include multi-million dollar conversions, client-site facilities management and "on demand" information retrieval.

We convert images and data from all types of media from rare books to existing computer files. Methods range from single page processing with manual data entry to high-speed OCR/ICR, forms processing and media conversions. A growing number of clients use our conversion expertise and fax to email to integrate and deliver content into their own web sites. Our successful project management and data conversion experience is backed up by outstanding references in government and almost every paper-intensive industry.

16mm Services: Documents to roll film for archival use Duplication of existing roll film Silver duplication Diazo duplication Documents filmed and loaded into fiche Duplication, printing & scanning of fiche Document Preparation Available Developing, printing & scanning of film Archive writing services Completed Film to Digital Imaging Services Methylene Blue Test Available

35mm Services: Engineering Documents to roll film for archival us Duplication of existing roll film Duplication of jacketed film Creation and duplication of Aperture cards Type info on card Encoding ( Hollerith) available Silver Duplication Diazo Duplication Newspaper Filmed Books Filmed Completed Film to Digital Imaging Services

Our San Diego based staff operates SunRise roll film scanners with a tremendous daily capacity. With our experienced team, attention to detail and customer service focus, you'll get the highest quality from all types of microfilm.

Western Micrographics can provide microfiche scanning to create a digital library with all of the advantages of storing documents electronically. The scanned images can then be indexed and treated in the same way as scanned paper, with images and retrieval software delivered on a CD, or just as raw images to be imported into another document management system. We can produce digital images from microfilm in many different formats, including PDF, JPG, TIFF, GIF and many others. We are able to deliver images via our secured FTP site, CD, DVD, or direct file transfer.

Western Micrographics converts all formats of microfiche documents into various digital image formats. With our 24 hour a day, 7 day a week facility, Western Micrographics has the capability to convert even the largest of jobs. Whether your microfiche is COM, Jacketed, or 105mm fiche, your job will be done on time and within budget. Our production process is designed to provide the utmost safety with regards to handling your original film. Your job is logged in with the production manager; Quality controlled before, during and after the scanning process.

Please contact us now to get help with your specific Microfilm problems from the storage and digital conversion experts at Western Micrographics. We can develop a solution to meet your needs.