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2. Digitisation

Have you ever wondered how and This process makes it easier to
why the information we know use data quickly and

from paper documents, photos or conveniently, as well as to store
tape recordings is being and share it. Digitization makes it

transformed into digital form? possible, for example, to search
Digitization is the process of for needed information with a

converting information from a single click instead of browsing
physical form (for example, a through many pages of paper
document on paper, a recording documents. In addition, the digital

on a cassette tape or a photo in form of data promotes its security
an album) to a digital form that and backup, which reduces the

can be read, viewed or listened to risk of losing important content.
using computers, smartphones
In the case of photography, going
and other electronic devices.
digital means easily sharing,

processing and archiving photos
without worrying about damaging

or destroying them.

Why it matters?

Digitisation bridges the gap
between physical and digital

worlds, enhancing how we store,
access, and interact with

information. Immersive digital
photography demonstrates the

potential of digitisation to
reshape experiences, making

them more engaging, interactive,
and meaningful. Whether for
education, preservation, or

personal memories, digitisation
empowers users to connect with

visual content in transformative
ways.