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Standards for Digitization in Cases of Maps, Documents, and other Relics in the Service of Cultural Heritage

Open Journal of Educational Research | Vol 1, Issue 1

Table 4. Minimum scanning requirementsthrough digital photography

Original ItemMinimum ResolutionColor Depth
Printed material3264 * 2448 (8Mpixel)24-bit
Photos4064 * 2 704 (11Mpixel)24-bit
Maps (always depends on their scale)4064 * 2 704 (11Mpixel)24-bit
Works of art and fabrics4064 * 2 704 (11Mpixel)24-bit