Scanning & Digitisation Services in Bedford
Preserve, archive and reproduce your important originals with our professional scanning and digitisation services.
From family photographs and historical documents to artwork, maps, plans and fragile originals, we convert physical items into high-quality digital files suitable for archiving, sharing and professional reproduction.
Using a combination of high-resolution scanning equipment and specialist large-format digitisation technology, we can capture everything from standard photographs and documents through to oversized artwork, framed pieces, textured materials and delicate originals that cannot safely pass through conventional scanners.
Whether you’re preserving family memories, creating digital archives, reproducing artwork or protecting valuable records, we provide a professional service with exceptional image quality and colour accuracy.
Every project is different. Some clients need a box of family photographs digitised, while others require museum-quality scanning of artwork, historical documents or oversized originals.
Our range of scanning services allows us to capture, preserve and reproduce a wide variety of materials with outstanding accuracy and detail.
Photo Scanning
Preserve family memories and historical photographs.
Convert printed photographs into high-quality digital files that can be safely archived, shared with family or reproduced as new prints.
Scanning photographs protects them from deterioration while creating a permanent digital backup for future generations.
Ideal for:
• Family photographs
• Wedding photographs
• Historical images
• Personal archives
• Photo reproduction projects
Large Format Scanning
Digitise oversized originals with exceptional clarity.
Many plans, maps, posters and technical drawings are too large for standard scanners. Our large-format scanning service captures detailed digital copies suitable for archiving, sharing and reproduction.
Ideal for:
• Architectural plans
• Engineering drawings
• Maps
• Posters
• Presentation boards
• Technical documents
Artwork Digitisation
Capture artwork with exceptional colour accuracy and detail.
Artists, photographers and organisations often require high-quality digital versions of original artwork for reproduction, online display or long-term preservation.
Our professional scanning services accurately reproduce colour, tonal range and fine detail to maintain the integrity of the original piece.
Ideal for:
• Paintings
• Illustrations
• Watercolours
• Photographic prints
• Fine art reproduction
Specialist Fine Art & Textured Material Scanning
Museum-quality digitisation for delicate, framed and unusual originals.
Not all originals can be scanned using traditional flatbed or sheet-fed scanners.
Our specialist large-format digitisation system allows us to capture oversized, fragile, framed and textured originals without the item ever touching the scanner. This contact-free process is ideal for valuable artwork, heritage documents, textiles, canvas paintings, architectural drawings, maps and other delicate materials.
Advanced natural-light LED illumination and high-resolution imaging technology accurately reproduce colour, detail and surface texture, creating exceptionally faithful digital copies for archiving, restoration, reproduction and display.
Ideal for:
• Original artwork
• Canvas paintings
• Framed artwork
• Textiles and fabrics
• Historical documents
• Presentation boards
• Material samples
• Delicate originals
Digitisation & Restoration Project Examples
Every project presents its own challenges, from damaged photographs and faded documents through to oversized artwork and historical materials.
Explore some examples of how we've helped clients preserve, restore and reproduce valuable originals through professional scanning and digitisation.
We scan old prints - back and white, sepia and colour, and then restore and retouch the files including a colourisation service.
Original scan of faded 5x3cm print circa 1915, carefully restored with correct exposure to show original detail.
Digitized image colourised to show more detail of photo subjects and surroundings.
Digitization and recreation of an historic leather-bound personal memoir
In danger of falling apart, this unique leather bound personal memoir was carefully photographed on a copy stand page by page. The resulting digital files were laid out into a new document to recreate the original book and printed for distribution to family and friends. The reprinted copy allowed proper investigation of the contents without damaging the original, which was presented to The East Anglian Archive. There was also a second photo album recreated the same way.
Why Choose Fidelity?
Many companies can scan a document.
Few can digitise, restore, recreate and professionally reproduce the original all under one roof.
When you work with Fidelity, you benefit from:
• High-resolution scanning equipment
• Specialist large-format digitisation technology
• Artwork and design expertise
• Colour-accurate reproduction
• Photo restoration services
• Print production in-house
• Personal service and advice
• Fast turnaround times
Whether you're preserving family memories, archiving business records or reproducing valuable artwork, we're here to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you scan framed artwork?
Yes. Our specialist scanning system can digitise many framed pieces without removing them from their frames.
Can you scan textured artwork and canvas paintings?
Yes. Advanced lighting technology captures surface texture, brush strokes and canvas detail that traditional scanners often miss.
What is the largest item you can scan?
We can digitise originals up to approximately 1067mm x 1524mm, including artwork, maps, plans and presentation boards.
Can you restore old photographs?
Yes. We can repair damage, improve faded images and prepare files for reprinting.
What file formats do you provide?
We typically provide PDF, JPG, TIFF or PNG files depending on the intended use.
Can you reproduce scanned artwork as prints?
Yes. We can digitise artwork and then produce high-quality reproductions using our professional print equipment.
H2: Ready to Preserve Your Originals?
Whether you need a photograph scanned, a historical document digitised or a valuable artwork professionally captured, we're here to help.
Contact our team to discuss your project and receive a personalised quotation.