What is book digitization?

Book digitization is the process of converting physical books into digital formats, such as searchable PDFs, e-books, or text files. This involves scanning the pages of a book and often using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software to make the text editable and searchable. Digitized books can be easily stored, preserved, and accessed online, making them more widely available for research, education, and general reading. The process also helps preserve rare or fragile books by reducing the need for physical handling.