Whether the traditional carrier archives need to be digitized is based on the consideration of utilization demand and carrier protection.

Traditional archives are usually mainly paper documents, which are placed in the archives. It is very time-consuming to find and call, and it is easy to be damaged. After scanning the original files, the digital archives can quickly and conveniently input the information into the computer database, and store the file information through the network, which is fast and convenient to retrieve, real-time synchronous backup, small storage space, convenient and safe maintenance, and can be more conveniently used by the whole unit, region, country and even the world with the help of the networking characteristics of computers.

In addition, the state encourages and supports archives to promote the digitization of traditional carrier archives. "Archives Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)" Article 13 Archives, organizations, enterprises, institutions and other organizations at all levels shall establish a scientific management system to facilitate the use of archives; Configure necessary facilities to ensure the safety of archives; Adopt advanced technology to realize the modernization of archives management.