DIGITIZE BOOKS
Secure and make digitally available content
Digitizing books is worthwhile wherever content is needed regularly or
They should be preserved for the long term. Having books scanned also means preserving memories and documents.
and to preserve historical treasures. With professional book scanners and high scan resolution.
Even delicate originals are processed gently. This creates a digital image in black and white.
white, in grayscale or in color, which is available at any time and facilitates working with specialist literature or
Documentation is not only digitized, but also significantly simplified as a result.
Securing in the long term
Permanently archive content and protect it from loss or wear and tear
protect.
Quick access
Centralized storage and full searchability thanks to OCR text recognition.
Less space required
Reduce physical archives – make it easier to use and share knowledge.
Versatile
Integrate content into e-book formats and make it available for tablets and smartphones.
Scanning books means making information usable.
Digitizing isn't just about saving pages as images. The real added value comes from making content easily searchable and usable. With OCR, book pages are processed into searchable files that can be directly edited and integrated. DuMo offers high scan resolution, fast processing times, and meticulous quality control.
OCR text recognition
Searchable documents for
quick access to information.
Uniform file structure
Clear storage to suit your needs
Workflow and your systems.
Quality control
Thorough check for readability and
Completeness of all pages.
Modern AI solution
For intelligent document recognition and text capture, we rely on the powerful Transkribus platform.
Which books are suitable for book digitization?
Typical examples
Newspapers, magazines and historical books
specialist books and reference works
Chronicles and documentaries
Training materials and internal manuals
Collections and archives from organizations
DuMo digitizes different types of books – from individual books to individual books.
Works up to extensive collections. With special scanners,
professional scanning methods and many years of expertise
even delicate originals with text, images and photos handled gently
processed.
This is how digitizing books works at DuMo
Every step, from handover and preparation to the actual book scan, is carried out with the utmost care to ensure the quality of the digital copies and the long-term preservation of the content.
Handover or collection
You can hand over the books as a single shipment, or we can arrange for collection by our own logistics team. Together, we'll define the desired file structure (by title, year, or topic). Postal delivery and express service are also available.
Preparation and planning
Depending on the condition and scope, digitization will be carried out.
planned. We pay attention to binding, spine and correct insert for a clean, consistent finish.
Professional-quality digitization . Insert for clean, consistent processing. Pages are captured with high scan resolution, grayscale or color options, and provided as TIFF or PDF files, suitable for archiving and further processing.
OCR and structuring
Upon request, we create searchable files with OCR in a clear structure – directly embeddingable in software, systems or e-book formats.
Quality control and handover
We check for readability and completeness. Delivery is flexible and can be made in the desired format via data transmission or a physical data carrier.
Safe handling of sensitive content
Books may contain internal or confidential information. DuMo
relies on safe, controlled processing with tested procedures,
high-quality devices and strict data protection guidelines.
For sensitive objects, scanning without a glass plate is also possible.
Orderly handling of sensitive documents
Clear processes with defined responsibilities
Data protection according to ISO 27001:2022
High reliability and full traceability
Who is book digitization suitable for?
Customers with historical book collections
Libraries and archives
Companies with internal knowledge documents
Organizations and institutions
Educational organizations and training departments
Private individuals with personal collections
Whether individual books or larger collections,
DuMo supports you professionally and flexibly.
Reference markets of DuMo DOC Software
DuMo DOC software is particularly well-suited for the digitization and intelligent processing of historical and structured documents. Key reference markets include civil registry offices, family and individual registers, municipal records, and valuable books and archival materials. Thanks to modern AI technologies, even complex and historical document collections can be efficiently captured, extracted, and digitally archived for the long term.
Have your books digitized – Request a free quote now
We support
Do you want to digitize books and preserve their content for the long term? We would be happy to advise you and find the right solution.
Together we'll find the right solution for your needs. Digitizing books is more than just a technical process; it's a contribution to preserving knowledge, memories, and cultural treasures. With DuMo, you receive a service that combines quality, care, and experience, whether you want to digitize individual textbooks, archive entire collections, or preserve historical works for the future. Thanks to modern book scanners, high scan resolution, and OCR text recognition, we create digital files that are not only readable but also searchable and versatile.
Contact us. We will support you quickly and professionally.
Frequently asked questions about book digitization
1
In which file formats will I receive my digitized books?
DuMo delivers books in the desired PDF/A format by default. All other common formats, such as TIFF, are also available upon request.
2
Can old or fragile books be scanned without damage?
Yes. DuMo uses special book scanners that are gentle and do not damage the spine or pages. Scanning without a glass plate is also possible for particularly fragile originals.
3
What is the difference between a book scan with OCR and a simple scan?
A simple scan saves pages only as image files; the text is not searchable. With OCR, pages are processed into searchable documents that can be indexed, further edited, or integrated into e-book formats. DuMo can also offer its services for handwritten documents.
4
Can DuMo also digitize entire library collections?
Yes. DuMo supports not only individual works but also the mass digitization of entire collections for libraries, organizations, and companies.
5
Can old handwriting or Sütterlin scripts also be digitally recognized and processed?
Yes. Using modern AI technologies, our DuMo DOC software can reliably read and process even historical and difficult-to-read scripts like Sütterlin (Sytterlin). We achieve particularly good results with documents from civil registry offices, family registers, individual registers, municipal records, and historical books and archives.
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