Document Scanning and Imaging

Make your documents searchable

Digitise handwritten and printed text to make it searchable, shareable, and ready to use in seconds.

Why start scanning your physical documents?

Our friendly team of experts are happy to help with any questions you may have

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How it works

Keeping it simple

  • 01 Document collection and delivery to Crown facilities
  • 02 Requirements assessed
  • 03 Document scanning
  • 04 Data extraction and indexing

“Data is not useful until it becomes information.” 
- Seth Godin

What strategy is right for you?

Every business is unique. That’s why we offer fully customizable scanning solutions to match your specific needs.

Back Scanning - Turn your archives into digital assets:

Convert your paper documents and analogue materials into digital files. Enjoy streamlined information management and unlock your organization’s potential.

Day Forward Scanning - Digitise as new records arrive:

Scan incoming documents immediately to secure your information, save space, and simplify management from the start.

Scan on Demand - Secure off-site storage, instant retrieval:

Store records safely off-site and access them digitally on demand. Quick, reliable, and always secure.

“When Iconic brands like Vogue and The New Yorker are plagued by processing delays, who do they turn to?”
Conde Nast

Questions? Answered

Document scanning is a crucial part of content management. It involves using a scanner to convert paper documents into digital files. These are then organised and stored in a digital file system, which is often streamlined and made accessible for easy user navigation. This is a key stage in the digital transformation of an organisation’s document storage.
Absolutely, we provide tailored solutions based on an organisation’s specific needs. Whether your priority is space-saving, ease-of-use, or network accessibility, a bespoke system can be put together to meet these preferences.
There’s no set rule on how frequently a company should conduct document scanning. It often depends on the volume of documents and the speed at which they accumulate. A solution is to establish a system that works best for your team, whether that’s scanning documents daily, weekly, or even monthly.
Document scanning facilitates easy and efficient content management. It makes managing, retrieving and sharing information an easy task. Users can enter search terms to find specific content and documents quickly, making work more efficient. This process is a central part of digital transformation, making information easily accessible in a world where convenience is key.
Yes, documents are typically stored on a secure network with controlled access. This provides a safer storage solution than physical files, which may be susceptible to loss or damage. Maintaining the security of content is a priority for us providing document scanning services.
If you have a large number of documents to scan, it’s best to utilise Crown’s bulk scanning service. We have high-speed scanners and the capacity to manage large-scale projects. We also offer solutions for continuous scanning needs, so you can get your documents digitised as they come in.
Once the documents are scanned and securely stored digitally, you may not need to keep the physical copies. However, it’s worth checking whether there are any legal requirements for your business to retain original paper documents. For many organisations, digitisation significantly reduces the need for physical document storage space.