Scanned documents provide backup copies of your paper vital records in an easily portable digital format. This provides extra assurance that you will be able to access the information in the records should disaster strike.

What does it mean when you scan a document?

Document scanning is the process of capturing paper documents and converting them to a digital format via a document scanner or multi-function printer. Document scanning is also commonly referred to as document conversion or document imaging.

What is the benefit of scanning?

High-quality digital scanning relieves the burden of filing paper forms and simplifies document sharing. Using special software, you can extract the text from scanned documents, making them easier to search. Scanning has also proven a boon to photographers, who can retouch and repair old photographs digitally.