1. How much does an INFOCON form conversion cost?

   Every conversion is customized to cater to the client’s individual needs; therefore the cost of one conversion to another will vary based on the complexity and size. We will be happy to provide you a free quote if you contact us so that we may ask you a few questions about your conversion needs.

2. What type of source form formats do you accept?

   We can accept both paper and electronic formats of most document types or design software. We will work to accommodate any source format that you may have.

3. How do I send you my form originals?

   The method by which you send us your source originals may vary depending on their format. If you have electronic versions of the originals they can be sent via CD or through FTP (File Transfer Protocol). If you only have paper originals we request that you send copies only. Also, please note that bound materials may be destroyed in the conversion process.

4. How do I monitor my conversion’s status?

   There are several ways in which you can monitor the status of your conversion. Many clients find it easiest to track the progress of their forms through delivery or status reports. If you require a more detailed tracking method we can develop a project web site for you that will allow you to monitor the live status of your forms at every stage in the conversion process and give you access to custom search and report tools.

5. Do you offer volume discounts?

   Every conversion project involves some degree of custom development and setup time; therefore every project is quoted based on development time and per page rate. The setup time for two similar projects of different sizes does not vary much therefore the conversion cost when quoted as a per page rate will be lower for the larger volume conversion. We will also offer a reasonable per page discount for very large volume projects.

6. What type of features can you add to my forms?

   The features and functionality that we can add to your form will be limited only by the target form software that you choose. If the software allows it, we can add toolbars, calculations, formulas, custom tab functions, digital signatures, fill wizards, help text and accessibility text. We can also help your converted forms meet certain current government or industry regulations for things like font size, font or background colors, security level and 508 compliance.

7. Do you convert paper forms to PDF?

   Yes. We offer fast and cost effective conversion of your paper forms to PDF. We can offer basic image scanning or implement optical character recognition (OCR) to help aid in indexing, managing and searching your converted forms. We can also create basic fillable PDFs of your paper forms if you desire.

8. Can you match my original forms exactly?

   We can match the look, feel and function of your originals to the fullest extent allowed by the target form software that you choose. In most cases this means a printed form that looks exactly like the original even though the electronic version may have additional features and functions that make it vary from the original, usually making it better.

9. What kind of turn-around time can I expect on my forms?

   Conversion turn around can vary depending on the requirements of your project but we will work to meet whatever migration schedule you may have.

10. Do you guarantee your work?

    Customer satisfaction is our number one priority. From the initial conversion plan, to the conversion standards document, conversion process and quality assurance INFOCON will work to satisfy your needs every step of the way. We want you to be completely satisfied with your conversion outcome.

11. Why choose form conversion when migrating to new software?

    Seldom does form design software have the ability to automatically convert forms from other proprietary formats and off-the-shelf filters do not guarantee quality results. INFOCON specializes in customized form conversion. We have the tools and the experience and we apply the utmost precision to every conversion project.

12. What forms package should I convert to?

    You should choose software that satisfies your business needs. You may consider things like design capabilities, security, workflow management and accessibility features. We can assist you in the process of selecting the form software that is right for you.

13. I only have a small number of forms. Are they worth converting?

    Yes. We have had many customers that needed help to convert a small library of forms they use on a daily basis. We are happy to help any customer with their conversion regardless of the number of forms you have. We strive to provide a cost effective conversion solution for small businesses as well as for large enterprise organizations.

14. This sounds like a long, expensive process. Is conversion really worth it?

    Absolutely. Time and again our customers tell us they are amazed with the speed of the process and that the cost of conversion is far more economical than their estimated cost of redesigning their forms by hand. Other customers find the highest value in our ability to preserve the look and feel of the originals. This attention to detail is crucial for many legal and government forms. A precise match of the original forms allows our customers to avoid a lengthy and expensive re-approval process.

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