1. the process of converting printed documents or photographs into digital images using a scanner and light-sensitive technology
Usage: technical; often used in document management and archival contexts

Examples

• The library began photoscanning historical newspapers to preserve them digitally.
• Photoscanning allows businesses to convert paper records into searchable electronic files.
• The museum used photoscanning to create high-resolution images of rare photographs.
• Photoscanning technology has made it easier to organize and store large document collections.
• We sent our old family photos for photoscanning to ensure they would not be lost.