MICTROFILM CONVERSION

Many companies made the conversion to microfilm and discovered that it has all the problems of paper copies, they just take up less room. Microfilm documents are lost,misfiled, and will deteriorate in time... and don't forget those storage fees for the temperature controlled environment.  

 

Metro Business Solutions, Inc. (MBS) can help you can convert your microfilm to digital images and everyone can access the information directly from their computer over the network. Think of the hours you'll save not having to search for misfiled documents.

 

APERTURE CARD CONVERSION

Convert aperture cards to digital image with a fully functioning search engine. Aperture card conversion will enable end-users to retrieve images based on keywords and index fields. Metro Business Solutions, Inc. (MBS) will use the Hollerith or handwritten data on the card to provide an index for the card, providing users immediate access to valuable data.

 

WHY CONVERT FROM MICTROFILM TO DIGITAL?

 

There are several reasons to convert from microfilm to digital: 

 

Deterioration - Over time microfilm tends to deteriorate, especially if it is not stored in optimal storage environment. We have seen cases where essential records have been completely lost due to complete deterioration of the microfilm. In less extreme cases, the image quality can simply decline to the point where it is no longer legible.  

 

Ease of access - Lets face it, accessing microfilm records is a pain. The roll needs to be pulled, loaded onto the microfilm reader, and then the appropriate image must be located. If the microfilm records need to be accessed frequently, and substantial time savings will be gained from the conversion.  

 

Lack of hardware support - As new microfilm creation is phased out, the number of companies supporting microfilm readers is declining. In some cases, the cost of supporting or purchasing a new microfilm reader will pay for the cost of conversion.​