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QUESTION: Documents: what documents can be digitized and how?

Answer

Document digitization is a reliable way to protect important information from physical destruction in case of fire, flood, or loss, as well as to quickly find the necessary papers in electronic form. The process of converting documents into digital format requires strict order and adherence to a certain sequence of actions to ensure security and ease of use.

First of all, digitize documents that are of critical importance for your security, identity verification, and legal rights, as well as engineering diagrams and technical passports of housing. First, scan or photograph passports, certificates, driver's licenses, and property title documents, and then proceed to contracts for communications, electrical, water supply, and ventilation. This approach guarantees that you will have a complete digital archive in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

For high-quality digitization, follow a simple step-by-step algorithm:

Prepare the documents, smooth out creases, and clean the surface from dust.
Use a scanner with a resolution of at least 300 dpi or a special mobile document scanning application that automatically crops edges and aligns perspectives.
Save files in a universal PDF format or high-quality JPEG.
Assign each file a clear and structured name including the date, category, and document name.

After completing the digitization of paper media, proceed to cataloging and decoding folders on the computer. Create a secure archive with a password or two-factor authentication in cloud storage. This will help avoid hidden data loss issues and provide you with round-the-clock access to digital copies from anywhere in the world.

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