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Tips for Preparing Documents Before Scanning

Tips for Preparing Documents Before ScanningUSA Imaging Published on: 09/06/2025

If you're planning to digitize a large number of paper records, how you prepare your documents before scanning can significantly affect the timeline and cost of the project. The better organized your files are when they arrive at our facility, the faster we can scan and return them—accurately and efficiently.

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Should Scanned PDFs Be Compressed or Uncompressed? Pros, Cons, and What We Recommend

Should Scanned PDFs Be Compressed or Uncompressed? Pros, Cons, and What We RecommendBy: USA Imaging Published on: 07/10/2025

Should you scan PDFs as compressed or uncompressed files? This post breaks down the pros and cons of each method and explains why we scan uncompressed by default—preserving quality and clarity, with smart post-processing to reduce file size later.

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Should Scanned PDFs Be Compressed or Uncompressed? Pros, Cons, and What We Recommend

The Smartest Way to Organize Scanned Documents: OCR + Folder-Level Indexing

The Smartest Way to Organize Scanned Documents: OCR + Folder-Level IndexingBy: USA Imaging Published on: 06/27/2025

Scanning your documents is just the beginning—what truly matters is how easily you can find and use them once they’re digital. That’s where OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and Folder-Level Manual Indexing come in. At USA IMAGING, Inc., we’ve found that the most cost-effective and efficient way to organize scanned documents is by combining these two methods. Here’s why:

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The Smartest Way to Organize Scanned Documents: OCR + Folder-Level Indexing

The Role of Metadata in Scanned Document Retrieval

The Role of Metadata in Scanned Document RetrievalBy: USA Imaging Published on: 06/27/2025

When it comes to document scanning, most people focus on file quality and format—but one of the most powerful tools for organizing and retrieving scanned files is often overlooked: metadata.

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The Role of Metadata in Scanned Document Retrieval

Document Preparation Secrets: How Staples, Tears, and Notes Can Delay a Project

Document Preparation Secrets: How Staples, Tears, and Notes Can Delay a ProjectBy: USA Imaging Published on: 06/26/2025

When it comes to scanning large volumes of documents, preparation is everything. Clients are often surprised to learn that some of the biggest delays—and unexpected charges—don’t come from the scanning itself, but from the time-consuming task of prepping documents before they ever touch a scanner.

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Document Preparation Secrets: How Staples, Tears, and Notes Can Delay a Project