Faqs

We count pages the same way a book does – one leaf is two pages. Turn to the back of the book and check the page number of the last page and you’re good to go. If the book has only one-sided text, it depends on whether the order is for destructive or non-destructive scanning. If the order is for non-destructive scanning, we still require payment for both sides, as our scanning process does the two facing pages at once, therefore the time and labor is the same on our end. However we will not send you blank pages, we will remove them during the final processing. For destructive orders, you can count single-sided only.

Please make sure to include the cover scanning option if necessary for your project. Please note that hard covers cannot be scanned with destructive scanning projects. Soft covers or dust jackets can be scanned with destructive scanning orders.

Please make sure to include the cover scanning option if necessary for your project. Please note that hard covers cannot be scanned with destructive scanning projects. Soft covers or dust jackets can be scanned with destructive scanning orders.

We use an advanced multi-lingual OCR process that can convert many languages except for Arabic, Farsi, and South Asian languages such as Sanskrit. Please specify any foreign languages in the order form for accurate selections for conversions.

We are located in southern New York. If your book scan order is more than fifty books and you are located in NY, NJ, CT, or eastern PA, contact us to inquire if we’d be willing to pick them up.

The USPS offers discounted “Media Mail” rates which are ideal for shipping books, and are based on weight and not on size. Please refer to USPS. For valuable books, you may enclose a prepaid UPS or Fedex label for the return, as all our return shipments are done via USPS Media Mail as well.

These formats are eBook conversions directly from the automated OCR output. Formatting is not adjusted for accuracy and there may be errors in the OCR conversion or segmentation of text vs images. This format is suitable for personal use such as study, research, or personal archive. For professional eBooks suitable for publication and distribution, please visit our Pro eBook site here.

We also have additional scanners that have the capacity to scan large size books, newspapers, and even blueprints.

Large format capacity :

Non-Destructive (Bound) large format:

16.5 width x 24.2 inches height

5 inches maximum thickness

Documents and Blueprints: large format:

Max 40 inches wide, unlimited length.

Please contact us for price quotes for large format scanning projects.

We have the same equipment that is being use in libraries, universities, and museums around the world. Unlike conventional flatbed scanners that cause damage to books as a result of applying force in an attempt to flatten pages, our scanning is performed with minimal handling and without laying books out flat and applying force to bindings. Basically, if your book can be opened without damage, it can be scanned without damage using our non-destructive option.

We will return your book (non-destructive only unless specifically requested) by USPS mail upon your confirmation of acceptance and approval of our scan.

For additional editing work we recommend downloading a 30-day free trial version of Adobe Acrobat Professional. If large volume editing work is needed, we keep a network of outsource contractors who are available to perform the work quickly and affordably, please contact us for a specific quote.

Yes! We maintain a network of professional proofreading editors in all languages. Please contact us for a customized quote.

Paypal offers an option to log in as a guest and enter your credit card details without creating an account with them. Alternatively, you can include a check or money order for that amount made out to Bound Book Scanning.

Generally not necessary, as we match up your order based on the title of the book. However if you aren’t paying through PayPal (see previous) then it will be necessary.