What is Archival CD?

Archival Disc (AD) is the name of a trademark owned by Sony Corporation and Panasonic Corporation describing an optical disc storage medium designed for long-term digital storage.

What is Verbatim CD-R?

Verbatim CD-R discs utilize performance recording dyes for improved burning at high speeds, up to 52X, which allow you to record a CD in less than 2 minutes. CD-R discs are the ideal storage medium for music, digital images, data and more.

What is archival grade?

Archival Grade These papers are acid free, lignin free and can be made of virgin tree fiber (alpha cellulose) or 25-100% cotton rag. They are likely to have optical or fluorescent brightening agents (OBAs) – chemicals that make the paper appear brighter white.

Are CDs good for archiving?

No, but you can be certain you’re getting a quality product. If you’re scanning a large collection of old photographs, I recommend storing them on an external hard drive and/or with an online backup service. Burn one set of CDs as backup, and extras to share with relatives.

Are CDs archival?

CDs and DVDs are not suitable for long term archival use. Data is stored on Optical disks in the form of marks or pits that either absorb or reflect the light from a laser beam.

Does archival ink fade over time?

Archival ink is specifically designed to be resistant to weathering and fading so that it will last for a long time.

Is archival ink permanent?

Archival Inks™ provide lasting stamping results that are permanent on many surfaces. Get a crisp image that doesn’t bleed over water-based inks, markers, acrylic paint, water colors, and more.

How do you save an archival DVD?

Things to Do: Keep dirt or other foreign matter from the disc. Store discs upright (book style) in plastic cases specified for CDs and DVDs. Return discs to storage cases immediately after use. Leave discs in their packaging (or cases) to minimize the effects of environmental changes.