Professional Scanning Services
at Designed4Print
At Designed4Print, we provide high-quality scanning services for individuals, businesses, and professionals across London and beyond. Using state-of-the-art equipment, we can digitise everything from old photographs to large-format architectural drawings, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and secure file handling.
Professional Photo Scanning Services
Our photo scanning service is ideal for preserving personal collections or creating digital archives. We scan photographs at 300dpi, 600dpi, or higher on request, producing sharp, colour-accurate digital files suitable for printing or online use.
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High-resolution scanning (300dpi, 600dpi & above)
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JPEG, TIFF, and PDF output formats
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Bulk and single photo scanning options
Document Scanning with OCR Conversion
Designed4Print specialises in scanning business and personal documents into fully searchable digital formats. Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR), we convert your paper files into text-searchable PDFs, making retrieval fast and efficient.
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Searchable PDF, Word, and Excel output
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Secure and confidential scanning
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Ideal for businesses and personal archives
Large Format Scanning Up to A0
For professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction, we provide large format scanning up to A0 size. Our scanners capture fine details in line drawings, CAD outputs, and technical blueprints, ensuring accurate reproduction.
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Architectural drawings and CAD plans
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Engineering and construction schematics
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Black & white, greyscale, or full colour
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Output formats: PDF, TIFF, JPEG
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Ideal for:
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Architectural plans
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Engineering schematics
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Builders’ drawings
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Site maps and industrial CAD drawings
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Digital files can be securely stored, emailed, or reprinted at scale.
Why Choose Designed4Print for Scanning?
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Professional equipment and expertise
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Fast turnaround and deadline support
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Local London service with nationwide delivery
Get a Quote for Scanning Services
Whether you need to scan a single photo, archive a box of business files, or digitise architectural drawings up to A0, Designed4Print provides a reliable and professional solution.
Frequently Asked Questions – Scanning Services
Q1: What sizes can you scan?
We can scan everything from small photos and documents up to A0 large format drawings (841mm x 1189mm). This makes us ideal for photo archives, business paperwork, and architectural or engineering plans.
Q2: What file formats do you provide?
We supply files in PDF, JPEG, and TIFF as standard. For document scanning with OCR, we can also output to searchable PDF, Word, or Excel.
Q3: Do you offer OCR (Optical Character Recognition)?
Yes. Our OCR scanning service converts paper documents into fully searchable digital files, making it easy to find text within contracts, invoices, and reports.
Q4: Can you scan architectural drawings and CAD plans?
Absolutely. We specialise in large format scanning up to A0, perfect for architects, builders, and engineers. Plans can be digitised, emailed, archived, or reprinted.
Q5: How secure is your document scanning service?
Security is a top priority. All documents are handled with strict confidentiality, and digital files can be supplied via encrypted transfer, USB, or secure email.
Q6: Do you handle bulk scanning projects?
Yes. Whether you have a single photo or thousands of documents, we offer scalable scanning solutions with competitive pricing and fast turnaround times.
Q7: Can you enhance old or damaged photos?
We provide optional colour correction and dust removal services for photo scanning, ensuring the best possible digital reproduction of your originals.