Digitization is the process of digitizing physical objects. While objects can be digitized nevertheless there are aspects which cannot be digitized such as smell. In addition, the color, size, and other such aspects of a physical object may not accurately be displayed in a digitized reproduction.

Not all items should be digitized in the same way. Two dimensional objects like documents can be digitized through photo images, but other objects may require more complex digitization techniques to fully capture the essence of an object..

Despite its faults, digitization can be helpful in furthering the understanding of objects. Through digitized reproductions objects can be magnified and reveal intricate details or unknown aspects.