Document and Large Format Scanning Services

FileBank converts paper records, blueprints, maps, microfilm and photos into secure, searchable digital files. Every page is OCR’d, tagged with the metadata you choose and delivered into FileBank TotalAccess, where your team can search, view and download it instantly. Scan everything at once, scan on demand from your stored boxes, scan in your own office or mail your boxes to us.

Paper files in a filing drawer ready for scanning at FileBank

What Can FileBank Scan?

  • Standard documents: letter and legal-size files, forms and correspondence
  • Bound records: books, ledgers and minute books
  • Large format: blueprints, engineering and architectural drawings, and maps
  • Microfilm and microfiche
  • Photographs

Have film or video? See how we safely handle film and video digitization, along with storage in our secure, climate-controlled film vault.

Why Scan Your Documents?

Paper records slow operations, increase storage costs and create security vulnerabilities. FileBank converts them into secure digital assets that improve accessibility, enhance compliance and reduce costs.

High-quality digital conversion

Physical files are transformed into high-quality digital formats, checked image by image for clarity.

Searchable PDFs

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) makes the words inside every page searchable, not just the file name.

Metadata tagging

Our team indexes every document with the fields you choose, by hand, automatically or with AI assistance, for quick retrieval and streamlined workflows.

Custom file structures

Records are organized in a way that aligns with your existing systems.

Custom archiving plans

We output files in the format best suited for your operational needs.

Secure cloud access

Scanned files are stored in TotalAccess, a secure digital environment with instant access, alongside your stored boxes.

Secure handling

Rigorous chain-of-custody protocols maintain confidentiality from pickup to delivery.

Large Format and Blueprint Scanning

Oversized documents need more than an office scanner. We scan blueprints, engineering drawings, maps and other large sheets at 200 to 1,200 DPI, so fine lines and handwritten notes stay legible.

High-Resolution Imaging

FileBank ensures accuracy for technical drawings, maps and engineering documents. Digitize large materials without compromising quality or detail, outputting files in the format best suited for your operational needs.

Oversized File Indexing and Storage

Large-format files are indexed just like standard documents, so you can find a drawing by project, address or sheet number. We can also store originals in our secure, climate-controlled facility. If requested, we’ll ship them back to you when needed.

Labelled FileBank records box stored in the climate-controlled facility

How Do You Want to Scan?

Scan everything at once

Convert a full archive in one project and clear out storage rooms and file cabinets.

Scan on demand

Keep your boxes in The Vault and have us scan only what you need when you need it, whether that’s a whole box, a single document or a set of documents from a stored box.

Jump-to-Digital™

For ongoing paperwork, FileBank sets your office up with Kodak Alaris scanners so your staff can scan new documents straight into TotalAccess. As a Kodak Alaris Authorized Reseller, we supply and support the equipment. See Jump-to-Digital.

Mail-in scanning with Doc-in-the-Box

Ship it to us! With a Doc-in-the-Box subscription, available nationwide, you pack your documents, ship them to us, and we scan everything into TotalAccess and securely shred the originals. Plans start at 10–25 boxes per month for a low monthly subscription.

Scanning for Your Existing Document System

Already have a document management system? FileBank can serve as your scanning service bureau. We scan, index and quality-check your records, then deliver the files to load into your own system, as an export from TotalAccess, by secure SFTP or on an external hard drive, depending on volume. Scanning clients also get one TotalAccess user free for 12 months, so you can see how it compares to what you use today.

Racked records boxes inside The Vault, FileBank's NARA-standard storage facility

How Are Scanned Documents Kept Secure?

Your records are managed with strict confidentiality, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. They stay in FileBank’s hands from pickup to delivery, with documented chain of custody at every step. Paper is scanned and stored in our access-controlled facility in Oakland, NJ, which meets NARA 36 CFR 1234 records storage standards. Digital files in TotalAccess are protected by two-factor login and role-based permissions, and every view and download is logged.

How Does Document Scanning Work?

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Free estimate

In the Northeast, we visit your location to review your records. Anywhere else, we review your needs virtually or over the phone.

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Secure pickup or shipping

Our team packs and transports your boxes with documented chain of custody, or you ship them to us with a Doc-in-the-Box subscription.

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Preparation and scanning

We prepare each document and scan it on OPEX and Kodak Alaris production scanners, checking every image for clarity.

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OCR and indexing

Every page is made text-searchable and indexed with the fields you choose.

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Delivery to TotalAccess

Your files appear in TotalAccess, where you can search, view and download them.

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Your originals

We return them, store them in The Vault, or securely shred them.

Why Scan With FileBank?

Expertise across formats

We handle everything from standard documents to complex, oversized materials with unmatched accuracy and care, including large-format and blueprint scanning that many scanning vendors don’t offer.

Cost-effective solutions

Our efficient processes reduce overhead costs while enhancing accessibility and security.

Customizable and scalable

We scan about 500 boxes a month, and digitized files can be accessed instantly, eliminating time spent searching through physical archives.

40 years of experience

Four decades managing records for schools, municipalities, healthcare providers and businesses.

One team

One partner to scan, store and securely destroy your records.

Kodak Alaris Authorized Reseller

We supply and support the Kodak Alaris scanners we set up in your office.

Get a Free Scanning Estimate

Partnering with FileBank means more than just digitizing records. It’s a comprehensive transformation designed to streamline and secure your most valuable data. Following a free evaluation, we’ll recommend the right approach, whether that’s scanning everything, scanning on demand, setting up Jump-to-Digital or starting a Doc-in-the-Box subscription.

Document and Large Format Scanning FAQs

Can you organize scanned files to match our current system?

Yes. We create custom file structures that align with your existing systems, so your team can find records the way they already work.

How do we receive our scanned files?

Scanned files are delivered into FileBank TotalAccess, where your team can search, view and download them anytime.

What file formats do you provide?

We output files in the format best suited for your operational needs. PDF, PDF/A, TIFF and JPEG. Files can be downloaded from TotalAccess in these formats.

How long does a scanning project take?

It depends on the size of your project and our current production queue. We scan about 500 boxes a month, and rush service is available. We’ll give you a timeline with your free estimate.

Do you scan documents outside the Northeast?

Yes. Doc-in-the-Box is available nationwide. Ship your boxes to us, and we scan everything into TotalAccess.

How much does document scanning cost?

Every project is different, so we give you a free estimate, on-site in the Northeast or virtually anywhere else. For smaller, ongoing needs, Doc-in-the-Box plans start at 10–25 boxes per month for a low monthly subscription.