Services

Non-Destructive Scanning

Non-Destructive Scanning: Preserving Your Valuable Books

For books that are rare, valuable, out of print, or hold deep sentimental value, our professional non-destructive scanning service offers the ultimate digitization solution. We understand that your primary concern is safeguarding fragile covers, delicate pages, handwritten notes, and other physical elements while bringing your personal library, family records, or special collection into the digital age.

Traditional archiving methods often require cutting pages, flattening spines, or destroying the binding, but modern non-destructive scanning avoids structural harm. Using specialized overhead capture technology, adjustable lighting, and gentle book cradles, we create high-quality digital copies while ensuring your original book remains completely intact, protected, and unharmed throughout the entire process. Each page is handled with care, aligned for clarity, and captured in a way that preserves both readability and the original item’s character.

You receive crisp, searchable PDF or Word documents that are easy to store, share, and access from any device. Once digitization is complete, your cherished physical copy is securely packaged and shipped back to you. It is the perfect way to preserve memories, protect irreplaceable materials, and bridge the past and future without losing a single page of history.

Our Gentle Process & Advanced Technology

We understand the importance of preservation. Our method uses state-of-the-art overhead capture technology, allowing us to scan your book page-by-page without any physical stress on the binding or pages. This is the preferred choice for respectfully digitizing valuable items.

Once scanned, your book is converted into the format of your choice using industry-leading Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software with over 99.6% accuracy. Your digital options include:

Editable Microsoft Word documents
Searchable PDFs
eBook formats (ePub, Mobi)
MP3 audiobooks

Our Commitment to Your Peace of Mind

Safe Storage: We securely store your original book while you take the time to review your new digital files.
Customer Approval: We wait for your email confirmation that you are completely satisfied with the results.
Free & Secure Return: Once approved, we promptly ship your original book back to you and provide a tracking number. Return shipping via USPS Media Mail is always free.

Competitive Pricing & Turnaround

While this detailed, manual process requires more care, we are proud to offer the most competitive fees and turnaround times in the industry.

Turnaround Time: Typically 4-6 business days.

Pricing:

$21.95

base fee for the first book

$14.95

base fee for each additional book in the same order

$0.09

per page

For Books Too Precious to Part With: Our Gentle Digitization Service

Some books are more than just words on a page—they’re irreplaceable treasures. Our Non-Destructive Scanning service is designed specifically for them. We give you the best of both worlds: a pristine, searchable digital copy and your original book returned to you, completely untouched.

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Testimonials

Bound Book Scanning has now scanned 12 books for me. These were out-of-print books of which there were one to just a few copies left. I could not have been more happy with their service and highly recommend them for any type of scanning service. They provide you with lots of options and all have very reasonable and affordable pricing attached. I went with “non destructive” options and they in fact did send me my original copies back in good order in a timely manner. They scanned everything quickly and send me word and pdf files. Since I am not very organized, on a couple occasions I had to write to them and say, “where did you upload/put my files again”, and I got an immediate response with the link to the files even though it was my fault I couldn’t find them again. This was even a couple months after they had been sent. They respond quickly to all requests and I highly trust them. They are making my life easier as an author and business person.

Debra K., OR, OR

9/17/2015

Wow, very impressive! I did the nondestructive scanning for a 456-page out-of-print hard-bound autobiography with b&w photos. Every page was beautifully captured. They also got the book jacket — cover and flaps! Honestly, quite a remarkably effective service. Three thumbs up.

Rob S., Santa Monica, CA

9/9/2015

I had a 400+ page manuscript typed on an old manual Smith Corona typewriter. I needed a word.doc so I could self-publish my novel. I sent my manuscript to Bound Book Scanning for non-destructive book scanning. I received my Word.doc and PDF files. I was extremely satisfied with their work. The work was done quickly. Communication via email was awesome. My manuscript was returned promptly and in great shape. I will use this service again with no hesitation. I would recommend Bound Book Scanning to everyone.

Marsha S. Amherst, OH

5/26/2015