Data Conversion
We provide a high quality legacy data conversion service that can convert from almost any native file format to XML. This can then be loaded into your content management system, or simply used in any industry standard document type.
The process is outlined in the schematic. Please click on the image to view it in a larger pane.
We have extensive experience in sectors such as aerospace (military and civilian); automotive; electronics manufacture; military and defence; scientific, technical and medical publishing, to name but a few. Our engagement with a wide range of companies has seen this service applied in a wide variety of industry sectors, for various reasons.
Conversion services include DITA, S1000D, AECMA, J2000, T2008 and any other specific stylesheet. The following list gives examples of more popular conversion routes. Each route ends with us loading to your chosen DTD if needed.
- Quark Xpress to PDF to XML
- Adobe FrameMaker to XML
- Adobe PageMaker to XML
- Adobe InDesign to XML
- Microsoft Word to XML
- SGML to XML
- print copy to OCR to XML
- print copy to keyboard double entry to XML
This list is by no means exhaustive. If you don't see your own file types here, please get in touch, as it may well be suitable for conversion to XML.
Project management
Conversion of your legacy data is supported by a robust project management process. We can provide you with offshore options should your needs dictate.
Stylesheet creation
We can convert your data into any industry- or publisher-specific stylesheet, or we can create a stylesheet for you in line with your particular industry.
Testing and quality
Where practical, in order to provide a quality guideline, we will convert a test sample to XML prior to any conversion project. In all cases, the XML is rich, and often needs little or no post-treatment once delivered. We offer a quality guarantee on all our managed conversions.
Conversion pricing
- Prices per A4 page (or equivalent) from £0.40
- Stylesheet creation from £5,000.00
To discuss data conversion in more detail, please contact us.