Traditional Methods: Physical Copies: Documents or images are maintained in their physical form, such as paper or photographs. Storage: Requires physical space, like file cabinets or storage rooms Durability: It can degrade over time or be damaged by environmental factors. Sharing: Typically involves physical handoffs or mailing. Scanning: Digital Copies: Documents or images are converted into digital formats, like PDFs Storage: Requires digital storage space, such as hard drives or cloud services. Durability: Digital files do not degrade over time and can have backups to prevent data loss. Sharing: Easily shared via email, cloud services, or other digital means.