2D Scanning
2D scanning is a technology that captures and digitizes flat, two-dimensional physical documents or images using optical sensors, converting them into digital formats like PDF, JPEG, or TIFF. It involves devices such as flatbed scanners, sheet-fed scanners, or multifunction printers to capture text, graphics, or photos with high resolution and color accuracy. This process enables easy storage, editing, sharing, and archiving of paper-based materials in digital systems.
Developers should learn 2D scanning when working on document management systems, digitization projects, or applications requiring image processing, such as OCR (Optical Character Recognition) for text extraction or archival solutions. It is essential in industries like healthcare for digitizing patient records, education for creating digital libraries, and legal for managing case files, ensuring efficient data retrieval and compliance with digital preservation standards.