Is the microfilm you currently storedeteriorating?
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To All Microfilm Users

Is the microfilm you currently store
deteriorating?

Microfilm has long been recognized as a medium that can last up to 100 years.
However, this longevity is guaranteed only when stored under proper environmental conditions,
such as controlled temperature and humidity.
If the storage environment is unsuitable, deterioration can progress quickly,
and eventually parts -or even the entirety- of the film may become unreadable.

Symptoms of Microfilm Deterioration

Vinegar-like odor, Film warping or curling, Film sticking together, Mold growth, Discoloration

If you notice any of these symptoms,
your archival data may already be at serious risk.

Until now, a common solution for deterioration has been to create duplicate microfilm. However ・・・

FUJIFILM Corporation, the only manufacturer of microfilm in Japan, will cease production after accepting orders by the end of 2025.
This means that the microfilm material itself will no longer be available.

Our Solution:
Digitization of Microfilm Digitization is the process of scanning images recorded on microfilm with a specialized scanner
and converting them into digital data for storage.

We provide professional
Microfilm Digitization Services,

  • supported by:
  • The largest imaging center in Japan (located in Tokyo)
  • A full lineup of scanners for all formats (roll film, fiche, aperture cards)
  • Capacity to handle large volumes with speed and precision
Our Strong Points

Types of Microfilm

Roll Film
Fiche Film
Aperture Cards

Digitization

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Roll Film Scanner
Aperture Card Scanner
Large-scale Imaging Center

Benefits of Digitization

  • In addition to solving deterioration problems,
    digitization offers many other advantages highly valued by our clients:
  • Easy accessibility & keyword searchability
  • Improved operational efficiency
  • Significant space savings
  • Cost reduction

Ensuring Future-Proof Archival: LTO Storage

To secure your digitized assets,
we recommend long-term data preservation using
LTO (Linear Tape-Open),
the global standard for archival storage.

What’s LTO?

LTO is a computer-grade magnetic tape cartridge designed for storing large volumes of digital data (up to 18TB per cartridge with LTO-9).

Developed by a consortium of multiple leading vendors, it ensures neutrality, long-term supply stability, format continuity, and compatibility.

With offline management, overwrite protection, and strong security features, LTO is an ideal successor to microfilm.

LTO Specifications

  • Cartridge dimensions

    102.0×105.4×21.2mm

  • Tape length

    1,035m

  • Storage capacity (LTO-9)

    18TB (uncompressed)

  • Max transfer rate (LTO-9)

    400MB/s

  • Access time from load start

    59 sec (reference value)

LTO cartridge

Case Studies

Roll film Digitization

Client: Insurance Company

COM Film Digitization

Client: Credit Card Company

Aperture Card Digitization

Client: Chemical Manufacturer

Roll film Digitization

Client: Insurance Company

  • Materials

    Insurance application forms (stored on roll microfilm: 23,000 rolls)

  • Problems

    • Strong vinegar odor from the film, potentially harmful to staff health
    • Time- and labor-intensive process to locate records when responding to policyholder inquiries

  • Solution

    All microfilm reels were digitized, and the original films were disposed of through chemical dissolution

  • Benefits

    • Eliminated odor, creating a healthier and more comfortable workplace environment (Workplace Improvement)
    • Greatly reduced search time, enhancing the quality of customer service (Operational Efficiency)

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COM Film Digitization

Client: Credit Card Company

  • Materials

    Membership application forms, accounts receivable ledgers, deposit account ledgers (stored on COM film: 250,000 sheets)

  • Problems

    • Searching COM film required excessive time and manpower
    • Client wanted to reduce both storage space for the films and the dedicated space for reader devices

  • Solution

    All COM films were digitized, and the original films were disposed of through chemical dissolution

  • Benefits

    • Significantly reduced search time (Operational Efficiency)
    • Eliminated the need for film storage and special reader equipment (Space Saving)

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Aperture Card Digitization

Client: Chemical Manufacturer

  • Materials

    Plant layout drawings, piping assembly diagrams (stored on aperture cards: 130,000 cards)

  • Problems

    • Needed to utilize drawing information stored on aperture cards more effectively
    • Lengthy search times when retrieving specific drawings

  • Solution

    Aperture cards were digitized, and the originals were relocated to an external storage facility

  • Benefits

    • Enabled the use of drawings as CAD data (Enhanced Data Utilization)
    • Greatly reduced search time (Operational Efficiency)
    • Allowed storage of aperture cards outside the office, freeing up valuable workspace (Space Optimization)

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If you notice signs of deterioration in your microfilm:
Do you want to check the condition of your microfilm?
Do you want advice on future preservation methods?

Please consult us first!

Our specialists will carefully assess your situation and provide the best solution.

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