Digitization & Preservation

15 years of expertise in preserving ancient knowledge through modern technology

Our Digitization Journey

For the past 15 years, we have been at the forefront of manuscript digitization, successfully digitizing over 3,000 manuscripts from our collection and collaborating institutions.

Our digitization laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art scanning equipment capable of capturing minute details while ensuring the physical safety of fragile manuscripts. We employ both contact and non-contact scanning methods depending on the condition of each manuscript.

The digital copies we create serve multiple purposes: they provide access to scholars worldwide, reduce the need to handle fragile originals, and create a secure backup in case of unforeseen disasters.

DSLR manuscript digitization setup
15
Years Experience
3000+
Manuscripts Digitized
100%
Quality Assured

Our Digitization Process

A systematic five-step approach to manuscript preservation

1
STEP

Physical Assessment

Each manuscript undergoes careful examination to assess its condition, material, script, and preservation needs.

Condition evaluation
Material identification
Script classification
Priority assessment
2
STEP

Conservation

Necessary conservation treatments are applied to stabilize and protect the manuscript before digitization.

Cleaning and dust removal
Repair of damaged sections
Fumigation if needed
pH neutralization
3
STEP

High-Resolution Scanning

Manuscripts are digitized using specialized equipment that captures every detail without damaging the original.

High-resolution imaging
Color accuracy calibration
Multi-spectral imaging for faded text
Non-invasive techniques
4
STEP

Metadata Creation

Comprehensive cataloguing with detailed information about the manuscript, its content, and provenance.

Bibliographic details
Content description
Script and language
Historical context
5
STEP

Secure Digital Archival

Digital files are stored in multiple secure locations following international archival standards.

Multiple backup copies
Long-term storage formats
Regular integrity checks
Global accessibility

State-of-the-Art Equipment

High-Resolution Scanners

Professional-grade scanners capable of capturing up to 600 DPI for crystal-clear digital copies.

Multi-Spectral Imaging

Advanced imaging technology to reveal faded or damaged text invisible to the naked eye.

Climate-Controlled Lab

Maintaining optimal temperature and humidity for safe manuscript handling during digitization.

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Collaborate on Digitization Projects

Partner with us to digitize your manuscript collections using our expertise and infrastructure