Prices apply from 3 April 2023 and are subject to change. Minimum charges apply.
JPEG and PDF digital downloads
JPEG digital download
We supply images via an electronic download link sent by email.
JPEG digital download where no digital image already exists:
- £16.50 with VAT; no VAT — £13.75.
- £16.50 with VAT; no VAT — £13.75 VAT for the first image of each item, then £4.08 with VAT; no VAT — £3.40 for subsequent images from the same item.
JPEG digital download of an existing digital image :
- £12.00 with VAT; no VAT — £10.00. Minimum charge applies: £15.00 with VAT; no VAT – £12.50.
JPEG image download specifications:
- JPEG compression: 10
- Colour mode: RGB
- Pixel depth: 8 bits per channel
- Resolution: 400ppi (pixels per inch) minimum
- ICC colour profile: Adobe RGB (1998).
PDF scans
We can scan pages to portable document format (PDF) for you that are useful for private study, but are not publication quality or for multimedia use.
We apply a minimum charge for orders of up to eight scans:
- PDF colour scan — £1.75 with VAT; no VAT — £1.46
- Minimum charge for PDF scan orders — £15.00 with VAT; no VAT — £12.50.
We will supply these scans as multi-page compressed PDF files, and charge per scan (opening of material). Maximum size for digitisation from bound volumes: A2 (420 x 594mm).
In line with collection care policy, when a complete work is requested for scanning we have the right to make a preservation copy at the same time, which will result in such orders taking longer to process.
TIFF digital download
We supply images via an electronic download link sent by email. Please make sure you have the appropriate software to access this kind of file.
TIFF digital download where no digital image already exists:
- £21.00 with VAT; no VAT — £17.50
- £21.00 with VAT; no VAT — £17.50 for first image of each item, then £5.28 with VAT; no VAT — £4.40 for subsequent images from the same item.
TIFF digital download of an existing digital image:
- £18.60 with VAT; no VAT — £15.50.
- Standard 1:1 size at 400dpi.
We supply high resolution images as standard. We can supply other resolutions on demand.
A1 (594 x 841mm) is the maximum size for digitisation from bound volumes. If the original item is bigger than A1, please email enquiries@nls.uk.
Photo-quality digital prints
Prices are for colour or greyscale and include the cost of scanning and printing. Available in matte or gloss finish.
- A4 — £7.50 with VAT; no VAT — £6.25
- A3 — £10.80 with VAT; no VAT — £9.00
- A2 — £14.70 with VAT; no VAT — £12.25
- A1 — £22.20 with VAT; no VAT — £18.50
- A0 — £33.00 with VAT; no VAT — £27.50.
Image manipulation
We charge for any image manipulation or digital retouching on a time basis at the rate of £43.20 per hour with VAT; no VAT — £36 per hour.