Digitize Your Photos, Slides, and Negatives
Give your family memories a second life.
Most families have boxes of photos tucked away. Some are fading. Some haven't been seen in years. You want to save them, but it can feel like a lot. Where do you start? Who can you trust?
We’ve scanned our own family’s slides, negatives, and prints. We found moments we had never seen before and we want you to feel that same sense of connection when you see these moments come back to life.
With local, hand-scanned care, your photos stay with us from start to finish. You drop them off, we do the careful work, and you get clear digital files your whole family can enjoy.
What We Digitize
Photo Scanning
Loose prints up to 8.5 x 11
600 dpi: $0.35 per image
1200 dpi: $0.70 per image
Slide Scanning
Standard 2x2 slides
Scanned at 3000 dpi
$0.35 per slide
Negative Scanning
Standard 35mm
Priced per frame on strips with 2 or more frames
Every frame on the strip is scanned
$0.35 per frame
Why Choose Us?
Hand scanned only, never batch scanned
Color correction and dust cleanup included
You never pay for images that are beyond repair
Local service, nothing ever leaves our care
Great communication throughout the entire process
Clear pricing
What Does the Process Look Like?
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Helpful guide for estimating:
1 inch of prints = about 100 photos ($0.35 per print for 600dpi and $0.70 per print for 1200dpi)
1 inch of slides = about 20 slides ($0.35 per slide)
1 roll of negatives = 24 to 36 frames ($0.35 per frame)
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Remove all prints from albums, frames, and binders
Keep photos loose in zippered plastic bags
Group in sets if you want custom folders
Keep negatives in their sleeves, do not cut them
Slides can stay in carousels or go in bags
Write simple labels on each bag if you want custom folders.
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Click one of the “Start Your Order” buttons on the webpage. We’ll pick a time and talk through any special notes.
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Everything stays local and handled by us.
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Color correction and dust cleanup included.
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Free download link active for 30 days.
Thumb drive option available for $10. -
Everything you gave us comes back to you.
Color Correction
Every photo we scan has a minimal amount of color correction included. Here is an example of how a scanned paper photo can look after color correction. Results will differ from photo to photo, but most scans end up looking cleaner and closer to how the moment was meant to look.
FAQs
How should I prep my photos?
Remove all prints from albums, frames, binders, and sleeves. Keep photos loose in zippered plastic bags. For custom naming, group photos in sets and write a short subject on the outside or on a sheet of paper in the bag.
How should I prep slides?
Place slides in a plastic bag or leave them in carousels. If you want to name them, label the bag with a short subject.
How should I prep negatives?
Keep negatives in their current sleeves or envelopes. Do not cut them apart. Negatives scratch easily.
Do I get everything back?
Yes. All prints, slides, negatives, sleeves, and envelopes are returned.
Do you offer photo books, prints, or canvases?
Yes, on request. If you want a printed keepsake, let us know.
How will I get my digital files?
You’ll get a download link active for 30 days. You can also add a thumb drive for $10.
Can I ship my photos?
Right now this is a local drop-off service. If shipping is your only option, send us a note and we can talk.
How long will it take?
1 to 400 items: about 15 business days
401 to 1200: 15 to 18 business days
1201 to 2400: 18 to 20 business days
2401+: 20+ business days
Does Resolution (dpi) Matter?
Why Resolution Matters
600 dpi is the recommended resolution for scanning your printed photos. The higher resolution is important when it comes to enlarging, reprinting, and editing the photos. For prints smaller than 4x6, you should consider having them scanned at 1200 dpi.
Resolution Comparison
At 600 dpi, you can print up to twice the original size, and at 1200 dpi, you can print up to four times the original size. A 4x6 print scanned at 600 dpi will produce a digital photo of 2400 x 3600 pixels. For comparison, a 4K TV is 3840 x 2160 pixels.
Estimate Your Project Costs
Take a minute to estimate the cost of your project. Estimates are just that…an estimate. This price is not guaranteed but should give you a pretty good idea of what your project costs will look like.
Ask About Bulk Discounts
1000 to 2000 items: 10% off
2001 to 4000 items: 15% off
More than 4000: let's talk!
We treat your images like they are our images. One of our favorite experiences has been digitizing our own family’s slides, negatives, and old photos. We loved seeing images we had never seen before and probably hadn't been seen by anyone in our family for decades! This is the experience we want you to feel as well!