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    Microfilm Creation

    by | Jun 28, 2024

    Microfilm/Microfiche Creation

    Paper & Digital to Microform Conversion

    Somtimes Microfilm Is the Answer

    Though digitization is our passion we understand that sometimes, for compliance reasons, you need to create a more permanent, physical copy of your digital media. As one of the few companies in Canada still offering this service, we are happy to create both 16mm and 35mm microfilm of your documents. Whether they are large scale drawings, physical media or digital files.

    Top Three Reasons to Create Your Microfiche With Nimble

    Sovereign, Secure

    At Nimble we are proud to be Canadian. All of our data is processed in Canada, by Canadians.

    Multiple Formats

    Our microfilm/microfiche creation process allows for the creation of 16mm, 35mm and jacket microfiche creation.

    Various Inputs

    We can transform your files to microform from various forms. We work with everything from large scale drawings and physical media to digital files, ensuring that no matter what the project we can create microfiche/microfilm for you.

    16mm Conversion

    35mm Conversion

    Source Document Microfilm (SDM)

    Digital to Microform

    16mm & 35mm Microfilming

    Find More Features and Benefits Below

    • 16mm Conversion. Perfect for converting documents up to18″ x 23″. This compact size Microfilm is perfect for tight storage and most average sized documents.
    • 35mm Conversion. Ideal for converting engineering and architectural drawings up to E size originals.
    • Source Document Microfilm (SDM). Our machinery, such as our Kodak MRD-2 Microfilm cameras, allows us to convert physical documents to microfilm. Architectural drawings, newspapers and more are all able to be converted to microfilm.
    • Digital to Microform. Using Digital Archive Writers, we are able to transfer your digital files to microfilm/microfiche.
    • 16mm & 35mm Microfilming. This includes filming, duplication, microfilm jacketing and COM services.

    Wondering if Microfilm Is for You?

    More Reasons to Create Microfilm With Nimble
    Avoid Degradation of Your Microfiche. Despite the claims that microfiche and microfilm have a Life Expectancy (LE) of 500 years, when stored improperly your data is subject to degradation such as vinegar syndrome, fungus, and possible damage from handling. We would be happy to create duplicates of your microfilm to increase their lifespan.

    Save Space. Microfiche can store more information than paper in less space. Reduce the space taken up in your office by files and papers and switch to Microfiche.

    Consider Digitization. Though we are happy to create your Microfiche/Microfilm for you we also specialize in digitizing Microforms. Due to the degradation of microforms they often have to be duplicated, each time reducing the quality of the image by 12% or more. Consider preserving your media in both digital and physical form. Preserving the original file quality while still obtaining the physical media you need.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Curious about our Microfilm/Microfiche creation process? Check out some of our frequently asked questions below or contact us.

    What is the lifespan of documents stored on microfilm?

    Microfilm and Microfiche have a Life Expectancy of approximately 500 years (LE500) however, this is only in the case of perfect and proper storage in a temperature-controlled environment. Microfilm can degrade after only 10 years if stored improperly.

    Can you convert digital documents to microfilm?

    We can convert physical documents, large scale drawings, newspaper, financial records, and digital documents to Microfilm/Microfiche. Our Digital Archive Writers allow us to convert digital files to Microfilm/Microfiche with ease.

    What happens to the original documents after they are transferred to microfilm?

    Your original documents can be returned to you along with your Microfilm/Microfiche reels or they can be securely destroyed at Nimble.

    Can you digitize my existing microfilm catalogue?

    At Nimble we understand that even if you are required to store documents as microfiche for compliance reasons it may not be the best way to access your information. We offer digital conversion for many microforms such as 16mm, 35mm and M-Type cartridge microfilm, microfiche jackets, diazo duplicates, COM fiche and aperture cards.

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    Ready to Make Your Documents Into Microfilm?

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