Destructive Book Scanning

To provide you with the best digital version of your book, we use a method the industry calls “destructive scanning.” This process involves carefully removing the book’s spine to allow each page to be scanned individually using a high-speed, sheet-fed scanner.

This technique is distinct from “non-destructive” methods, where the book’s binding is kept intact.

• Superior Quality: By scanning each page flat, we eliminate the page curvature and gutter shadows that can distort text and images, a common issue with non-destructive scanning
• Faster Turnaround: This efficient process allows us to digitize your books quickly, getting your files back to you sooner.
• More Affordable: The speed and efficiency of this method translate into a more cost-effective service for you.

We use state-of-the-art scanning equipment to capture your book’s content with exceptional clarity.

• Resolution: Our standard scanning resolution is a crisp 300 DPI, with an ultra-high 600 DPI option available for an additional fee.
• Formats: We can scan in full color, greyscale, or bitonal (black and white).
• Conversion: After scanning, we utilize industry-leading Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software with over 99.6% accuracy. This allows us to convert your book into a variety of useful formats, including:
  • Editable Microsoft Word documents
  • Searchable PDFs
  • eBook formats (ePub, Mobi)
  • MP3 audiobooks

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 1–2 Business Days.

Once the digitization process is complete, the separated pages of your book are held for a few days before being responsibly recycled. If you would like the loose pages returned to you, please make a note in the comments field when placing your order.