Large Format Scanning

Large Format Scanning Services

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Digitising architectural drawings, plans and large documents for storage, sharing and reprinting.

Large format scanning converts oversized documents — architectural drawings, engineering plans, maps and artwork — into digital files that are easy to store, share and reprint. It is commonly needed when paper originals are ageing, when a digital archive is required, or when a scanned copy needs to be edited or reprinted at the correct scale.

Smiths 1972 scans large format documents up to A0 size, supplying digital copies in the format that suits how they’ll be used — whether that’s a searchable PDF archive or a print-ready file for our plan printing service.

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What we can scan

Architectural and construction drawings – floor plans, elevations and site plans
Engineering drawings – technical and CAD-originated plans
Maps and surveys – large-scale maps and land surveys
Posters and artwork – oversized printed materials needing a digital copy
Output formats – PDF, TIFF or JPEG, sized up to A0

Who it's for

Architects, construction companies, surveyors and engineers digitising working drawings, along with schools, councils and organisations archiving older large-format documents.

Why scan large format documents

Digital copies are easier to store, share by email and back up than fragile paper originals, and once scanned, a document can be reprinted accurately whenever a fresh copy is needed — without relying on an ageing original.

FAQs

What is the largest document you can scan?

We scan documents up to A0 size.

What file formats do you provide?

PDF, TIFF or JPEG, depending on how the file will be used.

Can you reprint a document once it has been scanned?

Yes — our plan printing service can reprint scanned drawings at the correct scale.

Can you scan fragile or damaged originals?

In most cases, yes — let us know the condition of the originals when you get in touch so we can handle them appropriately.

Chris Smeeton

Smiths are experts in design and print. They have created numerous catalogues, leaflets, promotional products for us. We have often been up against tight deadlines and they have always delivered on time, with a superb product. Lovely people, thoroughly professional and competitively priced . 100% recommend!

Rachel Briggs

Smiths 1972 were so helpful at getting some prints made for me recently, from start to finish professional, efficient and personable. Would 100% recommend!

Sam

Great business that we’ve been using for pushing on 2 decades! Friendly staff and always so helpful. Couldn’t recommend enough.

Jane Reid

I have used Smiths for a number of years in a work capacity. They are fast, efficient and the staff are always a pleasure to deal with.

Ian Norman

Toppers Print & Design in Old Stevenage is fantastic! Their design team Craig especially created stunning, brand-perfect leaflets with incredible attention to detail. They print quality signs business cards, brochures, and posters—is top-quality. Best of all, their prices are very reasonable without compromising quality. The service is fast, friendly, and professional, making the whole process a breeze. With 45 years of experience, Toppers is a gem for anyone needing design or printing in Stevenage. Highly recommend! Would highly recommend Ian

Gill Shenoy

Excellent and prompt service. Photos of good quality. Very helpful

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