Are Microfiche and Microfilm the Same Thing?

They are commonly available in two different formats: microfilm and microfiche. Microfilm is a reel of 16mm or 35mm film. Microfiche is a flat sheet of images. Both types of microform may be viewed using the readers in the Microform Reading Room.

Does microfiche still exist?

Is microfiche and microfilm still used? The answer is yes! Despite all the advances in technology, such as cloud based memory storage, the microfiche/microfilm machine still remains useful for many institutions.

How are microfilm and microfiche used?

Microfiche serves the same purpose as microfilm: it's used to retain records and data in a format that is easy to store, easy to access, and can last for a long time.