Non-destructive scanning
Digitise books and bound documents without cutting the binding. For collections where the original needs to remain intact.
Service detailsDigitisation & data preparation
Turn books into
accessible
knowledge.
We digitise books and documents, make text searchable and bring structure to your collections. From individual volumes to extensive holdings.
For libraries, publishers and businesses.
Knowledge, carried forward
01Digitise
02Recognise
03Structure
04Deliver
Our services
Your collection.
Reimagined digitally.
Every project starts with what you want to achieve with your content. We combine the right services into a connected workflow.
Destructive scanning
An efficient approach for larger volumes when the binding can be removed and the original may be altered.
Service detailsOCR & searchable PDFs
Turn scanned pages into recognisable text. Make content searchable, copyable and ready for further processing.
Service detailsMetadata & data cleaning
Capture and standardise titles, authors, publication details and other fields. Make your collections easier to find and manage.
Service detailsArticles & structured data
Divide journals, collected works and extensive documents into usable units. Keep files and their metadata connected.
Service detailsTranslation & output formats
Prepare content for additional languages and uses. From readable documents to structured exports.
Service detailsCapacity & project sizes
Small projects.
Large capacity.
Whether you have a small collection, regular deliveries or a large digitisation project, your work is welcome here. We agree the method, scope and schedule around your needs.
Smaller volumes matter too
For example1,000sheets per day
or considerably fewer
You do not need a large project to work with us. One-off jobs and smaller ongoing volumes matter just as much to us as extensive collections.
Capacity for large collections
Up to500,000sheets per day
Up to 1 million individual pages with duplex scanning
For large-volume projects, we have our own capacity for destructive scanning. With duplex scanning, both sides of each sheet are captured as two individual pages.
The capacity figure refers to scanning alone. Preparation, quality checks, OCR and metadata processing are scheduled separately. We agree achievable throughput and the project start date based on your material and requirements.
Discuss your project scopeWho we work with
Different collections.
A shared ambition.
Your content should be accessible, discoverable and useful. The approach depends on your material and the way you work.
Make knowledge discoverable. Open up collections.
For libraries, archives and research institutions looking to make analogue collections available digitally and improve access to existing data.
- Non-destructive digitisation of bound volumes
- Searchable full text for research and reading
- Bibliographic metadata in an agreed structure
Turn scattered information into a usable catalogue.
For antiquarian booksellers and publishers looking to standardise inventory data, prepare publications or convert content into new formats.
- Clean and structure title and author information
- Identify individual articles and publications
- Prepare files and records for catalogues and further use
Find documents. Put information to work.
For businesses looking to make paper collections digitally available and bring organised documents into their existing workflows.
- Digitise books and document collections
- Make text searchable and information easier to locate
- Match outputs to the needs of your target system
Make publications usable for AI.
For AI companies looking to prepare books, scholarly publications and document collections as a data source for training and further developing AI models.
- Digitise physical publications and extract full text with OCR
- Turn text, articles and metadata into consistently structured datasets
- Provide structured exports for your data and training pipelines
How we work
From a first conversation
to a usable result.
Understand your collection
We discuss the material, volume, condition and your goals, including whether the originals need to remain intact.
Agree on the scope
We define the method, formats, quality checks, handover and schedule. A sample file can help establish the requirements.
Digitise & prepare
We scan, recognise text and structure content according to the agreed project scope.
Review & deliver
Results are checked against the agreed criteria and delivered in the chosen format.
Built around the result
Files you can
put to work.
Reading, research, cataloguing or integration into existing systems: your intended use determines the output.
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Possible formats. The selection and detailed structure are agreed for your project.
Good to know
Key questions
before we begin.
Do you also accept small projects?
Yes. One-off jobs and smaller regular volumes matter just as much to us as large projects. Volumes of 1,000 sheets per day or considerably fewer are welcome. This is an example, not a minimum order quantity. We agree the scope, method and schedule individually.
Will the original remain intact?
Non-destructive scanning leaves the binding intact. Destructive scanning removes the spine. Before work begins, we agree on the appropriate method based on the condition, value and requirements.
Can you work with existing scans or data?
Yes. OCR, metadata preparation, data cleaning and article segmentation can start from existing files. We first assess the quality and structure of the source material.
What affects text recognition quality?
Factors include typeface, language, print quality, page layout and the condition of the source. OCR can contain errors. We agree on the review and correction needed for your intended use.
How is a project priced?
Factors include the number of pages or documents, their condition, the scanning method, the metadata required and any further processing. These inform a tailored quotation and schedule.
How are materials and results transferred?
We agree on transport, handling of the originals and digital delivery before the project begins. For existing digital files, we arrange a suitable transfer method.
Your next project
What is waiting
in your collection?
Tell us what you would like to digitise or prepare. An indication of the volume, condition and desired outcome helps us understand your project.
Donauconnect SRL
Book digitisation, text recognition and structured data preparation in one connected workflow.
Phone+373 785 67908