Wide format scanning of maps, plans and large-format documents
LARGE FORMAT DIGITISATION

Wide Format Scanning

Professional scanning of maps, plans, architectural drawings, artwork, photographs and oversized documents from A2 through A0+.

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Professional Wide Format Scanning in Oxfordshire

Using industry-standard flatbed, roller-fed and contactless large-format scanners, our professional team can digitise oversized documents into high-quality digital files for storage, retrieval, online access and reproduction. We support engineering and architectural drawings, maps, ship plans, oversized artwork, photographs, posters, wooden boards, fabrics and other large-format material.

Up to A0+

Large-format originals can be digitised across A2, A1, A0 and larger A0+ material where appropriate.

High-Resolution Capture

Detailed digital capture can be supplied as archival TIFF, JPEG and PDF, with OCR and indexed PDF options where required.

Careful Handling

Fragile and heritage material can be assessed for appropriate contactless or flatbed scanning before production begins.

Large Format Roller-Fed Scanning

Standard paper scanning at 300dpi

Suitable for large format documents on paper no thicker than 160gsm and that can be easily fed through our large format scanner. Minimum order £25.00 plus VAT.

Roller-Fed Format Format DPI Quality 1+ 5+ 25+ 100+
Up to A2 Plans PDF/JPEG 300 B&W / Colour £9.00 £3.00 £1.50 £0.75
A1 Plans PDF/JPEG 300 B&W / Colour £12.00 £4.00 £2.00 £1.00
A0 Plans PDF/JPEG 300 B&W / Colour £15.00 £5.00 £2.50 £1.25

Minimum order: £25.00 plus VAT.

Complex scanning of fragile or problematic paper types will incur an additional technical charge for labour/time or machine requirements.

If TIFF 300dpi or TIFF 600dpi is required, please add 50%.

All prices exclude VAT at 20%.

Artwork & Fragile Large Format Scanning Price List

Professional scanning for A2, A1, A0 and larger-format documents, maps, plans, drawings and artwork.

Size Scan Area 1+ 10+ 25+ 100+
A0 1189 × 841mm
(46.8 × 33.1 inches)
£40.00 £35.00 £30.00 £30.00
A1 841 × 594mm
(33.1 × 23.4 inches)
£30.00 £25.00 £20.00 £20.00
A2 594 × 420mm
(23.4 × 16.5 inches)
£25.00 £20.00 £15.00 £15.00
Up to A3 420 × 297mm
(16.5 × 11.7 inches)
£20.00 £15.00 £10.00 £10.00

Pricing Notes

All prices exclude VAT at 20%.

There may be an additional artwork or preparation charge where media is complex, fragile or damaged and requires specialist preparation before scanning.

For unusual sizes, particularly large or delicate originals, please contact us for an assessment and quotation.

See the Work Behind the Service

Wide-format digitisation covers much more than technical drawings. Our equipment and workflow support maps, artwork, fragile documents, photographs, plans and specialist materials requiring careful imaging.

Professional large-format scanning equipment

Designed for Large, Valuable and Specialist Originals

Large-format material can be difficult to handle, store and access. Our scanning workflow is designed around the size, construction and condition of the original, with the appropriate capture method selected for the collection.

For fragile or delicate wide-format material, contactless or flatbed technology can help avoid unnecessary feed-through handling. We can also discuss image resolution, colour requirements, indexing and final file formats before work begins.

  • Architectural drawings and construction plans
  • Engineering plans, reports and technical drawings
  • Historical maps, OS maps, ship plans and posters
  • Artwork, watercolours, canvas and fine-line drawings
  • Oversized photographs, transparencies and albums
  • Parchment, linen, cotton and other specialist materials

Wide Format Services

Explore the specialist material and collection types that can be incorporated into a large-format digitisation project.

Architectural and engineering plan scanning

Plans & Drawings

Architectural, construction, engineering and technical drawings can be captured as high-quality digital files for reference and project use.

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Fragile map scanning

Maps & Heritage Material

Historical maps, newspapers, deeds, manuscripts and other fragile oversized originals can be assessed for careful digitisation.

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Photographic and artwork scanning

Artwork & Photography

Watercolours, canvas, photographs, albums and other large-format visual material can be digitised for preservation and access.

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Oversized document scanning

Oversized Documents

Large documents and specialist originals can be digitised into organised TIFF, JPEG or PDF outputs to agreed specifications.

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Parchment scanning

Parchment, Linen & Cotton

Specialist historic materials require appropriate handling and imaging methods rather than standard document feed scanning.

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Maps, plans and drawings scanning

Maps, Plans & Collections

Large-format collections can be prepared for easier storage, retrieval, online access and research.

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Scanning Formats & Digital Outputs

The original material and intended use determine the most appropriate resolution and output. We can discuss requirements before production begins.

A2

594 × 420 mm

Large format

A1

841 × 594 mm

Wide format

A0

1189 × 841 mm

Oversized

A0+

Discuss your larger original

Specialist assessment

From Large Original to Digital Archive

Every project can be planned around the physical material, collection quantity and intended use of the digital files.

01

Assess

Review size, condition, construction, quantity and project requirements.

02

Prepare

Select the appropriate flatbed, contactless or other scanning workflow.

03

Capture

Create high-resolution digital images at the agreed specification.

04

Quality Check

Check completeness, orientation, image quality and agreed requirements.

05

Deliver

Supply organised TIFF, JPEG, PDF or other agreed digital files.

Collections We Support

Wide-format digitisation can support corporate, engineering, heritage, cultural and private collections.

ArchitectsEngineersConstructionLibrariesMuseumsArchivesUniversitiesLocal AuthoritiesHeritage OrganisationsPrivate Collections

Have Large or Unusual Material to Scan?

Send us details of the size, type and approximate quantity of your material. We can discuss the appropriate scanning method, output specification and prepare a clear quotation.

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