Document Imaging

Document Imaging is an information technology category for systems capable of replicating documents commonly used in business. Document Imaging Systems can take many forms including microfilm, on demand printers, facsimile machines, copiers, multifunction printers, document scanners, Computer Output Microfilm and archive writers.

In the Document Imaging has been used to describe software-based computer systems that capture, store and reprint images. AIIM provides a neutral source of information for the public and its members.

Document Imaging is part of the set of technologies within the Enterprise Content Management category. This technology was built around the need to manage and secure the escalating volume of electronic documents spreadsheets, word processing documents created in organizations. 

Electronic documents can change constantly and those changes require security authorizations and tracking, which are the core functionality of an EDMS Electronic Document Management System. EDMS evolved to encompass scanned images of paper documents and fax, which also have a life cycle redacted by users.