Scan on Demand Pricing

Scan on Demand allows customers to request digitisation of aerial photographs that have not yet been digitised and made available through our online map platform.

Our standard delivery resolution is 1200 ppi, although higher resolutions may be available upon request depending on the format and condition of the original material.

The availability of higher resolutions will depend on:

• The original image format
• The condition of the material
• The capabilities of the scanning equipment used for that collection

For further information, please see our Image Resolution & Formats Guide.

How Pricing Works

Scan on Demand pricing typically consists of:

• Handling charges - A handling fee is charged per archive box, tin or storage unit retrieved from the collection to process your order.
• Digitisation charges - Digitisation charges are applied per image frame scanned.
• Expedited delivery surcharge - If you need your Scan on Demand order quicker NCAP offers and Express and Super Express service to help meet your business needs. 

*Please note that some sorties are held in multiple boxes or tins.

Additional Services 

Image Verification

If you're uncertain about ordering a high-resolution image, NCAP offers an Image Verification service designed to provide reassurance with your order.

Please note that this service is currently on available for aerial imagery of the United Kingdom. 

Expert NCAP staff will review your selection at the time of digitisation. If a better match to your requirements is found on the same roll of film, our digitisation team will adjust your frame selection accordingly. This ensures that you receive an image precisely covering your area of interest on the specified date. Furthermore, if there happens to be no coverage on the film, a refund of your Digitisation charges will be made.

To include Image Verification with your order, kindly request this service through the 'additional services' field on the Image Order Form.

Letter of Authenticity

Add value and validity to your image order with a formal Letter of Authenticity, outlining the precision and dependability of your historical records. This documentation is particularly useful for legal proceedings or research outcomes.

Please note that this service is currently on available for aerial imagery of the United Kingdom. 

By opting for this service alongside your image order, our team of aerial photographic experts will compile essential information to provide factual and unbiased evidence about your image. Where appropriate, this may include:

• the exact date and time the photograph was captured
• the altitude of the aircraft during photography
• the focal length of the camera lens used
• details about the military unit or survey company responsible for taking the photograph
• information regarding the method and resolution of digitisation

With a Letter of Authenticity, you can trust in the accuracy and credibility of your historical documentation.

Licensing Charges

The prices above relate to the digitisation and supply of imagery only.

If you intend to use imagery for purposes such as:

• Print publication
• Commercial or business reports
• Exhibitions
• Commercial projects
• Websites and digital media

additional licensing charges may apply.

View Licensing Information