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Scanning Comparison: Negatives

Photo negatives are one of the most challenging things to scan because they’re so small and need to be converted to a positive image. There are also many more formats of…

Scanning Comparison: Slides

Photo slides are one of our favorite formats to scan because they retain vibrant colors and lots of detail. Slides are usually stored in boxes or carousels, which means they’re usually…

Scanning Comparison: Photo Prints

I’ve been scanning photos for more than 30 years, and photo prints are the most common photo format we scan. There are so many different ways to scan a photo, so I decided to…

How to organize photos for scanning

Lots of people want to scan their family photos so they’re preserved, accessible, and easy to share. But if you scan photos without…

It’s Never Too Late for Wedding Albums

If you asked me what single possession I would rescue if my house was on fire, I’d say my…

Should I keep my film negatives?

As photo organizers, we strongly recommend that you keep your negatives, even after they’ve…

How to Clean Slides and Negatives

It’s important to clean slides and negatives as thoroughly as possible before scanning…

Best Photo Scanning Resolution

One of the most common questions people ask us is “What’s the best resolution for scanning photos?” I’ve been scanning for more than 30 years and…

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Should I keep my original family photos after they’re scanned?

What do you do with your family photos after you’ve completed scanning and archiving them?

What should I do with inherited photos?

Many people contact us when they inherit family photos from a parent, grandparent, or other family member who has passed away. These photos can feel like a treasure and a burden at the same time…

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