How to pick a photo scanner: The complete guide

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However, knowing which features to look for can be tricky, especially if you’re not scanning photos regularly. </p> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium">Explore our ultimate guide to photo scanners to learn everything you need to know about what to look for in a quality scanner, as well as how to scan any kind of photo you might come across.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <section class="content-block details background-color-off-white mb-0 pb-0 theme-primary" data-item-id="{43774627-DA18-40A0-91B2-E748BFF084C2}" data-rendering-id="{eb744d4f-9a14-4fb9-8627-d65ecc6fd05f}" data-datasource-id="{6CE7BDF3-41DC-4244-85E5-5EFF95C0392C}" data-target=""> <div class="content-block-container" > <div class="content-block-heading-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-heading-container"> <h3 class=""> Jump to a section... </h3> </div> </div> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary"> <li><a href="#how-to-scan-any-kind-of-photo">How to scan any kind of photo</a></li> <li><a href="#photo-scanner-with-feeder">Blast through batches with a photo scanner with a feeder</a></li> <li><a href="#photo-scanner-and-printer-combo">Save on space with a photo scanner and printer combo</a></li> <li><a href="#pairing-photo-scanner-with-software">Pairing your photo scanner with the right software package</a></li> <li><a href=" #digitize-photo-archives-with-service">Digitize your business’ photo archives fast with a photo scanning service</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <section class="gradient-promo"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="content-container"> <a name="shop-scanners-now" class="anchor"></a> <h2>Shop Scanners Now</h2> <p>Digital imaging solutions built with your business in mind.</p> <a href="https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/8095496/9bba5702-9481-4707-b6c8-2c49834c81bf" DisableDescription="True" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="btn btn-primary" target="_blank">Shop Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-left mb-0 theme-primary" > <a name="how-to-scan-any-kind-of-photo" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/photo-scanner-guide/scan_disposable_photo_blog_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=DC7E44BCD1408F10C479C681A69D4204" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/photo-scanner-guide/scan_disposable_photo_blog_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=64ECF0629F7EF9DAFC336D7CD954E230" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">How to scan any kind of photo</h2> </div> <div class="body" > <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4"> </p> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium"> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-left theme-primary"> <a name="scan-any-photo" class="anchor"></a> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <a name="how-to-scan" class="anchor"></a><h2>How to scan</h2> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary background-color-off-white py-2 px-5"> <li><strong>With a flatbed scanner:</strong> Open the lid, ensure the scanning area is clean, and place the photo on the scanner, image side down. Close the lid and press the scan button on the scanner or in your software. </li> <li><strong>With a manual or automated document feeder:</strong> Stack your photos together, ensuring you have properly lined them up. Place the stack onto the feeder, image side down, and press the scan button on your scanner or in your software. </li> </ul> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">Most photo scanners made today can even handle older, more delicate or awkward photos like Polaroids with ease. While some photos may require special care and attention, you can digitize most of your photo collection with a few easy steps. </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white items-per-row-3 alignment-center pb-0 benefits theme-primary" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="important-scanning-tips" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Important scanning tips </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{43774627-DA18-40A0-91B2-E748BFF084C2}" data-rendering-id="{55becb36-aa54-40b2-a048-7d752486db25}" data-datasource-id="{122213FA-E4D4-4A64-ACD7-58FB00985BA5}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_streamlined-paper-handling.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=4EC2E01EB48AE3717892AA09DB628007" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Handle with care </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> If you are handling photos that are several decades old, be sure to wear nitrile gloves when handling them to prevent dirt and oil from further damaging the print. Also, only handle photos on the sides, and avoid stacking more than a few photos on top of one another. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{43774627-DA18-40A0-91B2-E748BFF084C2}" data-rendering-id="{b2a27eb1-d452-422b-926a-6f0e0002a77b}" data-datasource-id="{ECA3357D-4D92-402C-8309-9425906285D7}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_scan-resolution.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=F492D0334FE52C31DA3B3EB4C17FAEC4" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Watch your dpi </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Dpi stands for “dots per inch,” and it represents the overall quality of your scan. The higher your dpi, the better the reproduction, but it will take longer to scan and result in a larger file size. Online photos look excellent at 300 dpi, while 450-600 dpi is perfect for photo editing or physical reprints. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{43774627-DA18-40A0-91B2-E748BFF084C2}" data-rendering-id="{66e7a396-ff26-4e98-9aa2-4eff873647e7}" data-datasource-id="{65AC6BBB-CA7D-42CA-A8E1-C96E4158BEDE}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_slides.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=060C11182E9FE8C4F1010391B16E95E0" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> For Polaroids </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Polaroids and other disposable photo types can bend easily. It’s best to stick with flatbed scanners or straight path feeders when digitizing these photos. Automatic document feeders will work, but they may bend your photos, so process them with care. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <strong>Read more about how to handle multiple photos at once, and more in <a href="/blog/portable-document-scanner">“How to Scan Disposable Photos and 2 Other Kinds of Images.”</a></strong> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-question"></i> <p><strong>Did You Know? </strong><a href="/scanners/scansnap/ix1600">The ScanSnap® iX1600</a> can scan 4”x6” photos in under a second, further reducing processing times with auto-facial orientation and automatic red-eye reduction. </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="content-block guide-divider"> <div class="content-block-container"> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul> <li class="previous"> <h4><a href="#scanner-guide">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>Scanner Guide</h5> <p>How to pick a photo scanner: The complete guide</p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#photo-scanner-with-feeder">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>Blast through batches with a photo scanner with a feeder</h5> <p></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-left mb-0" > <a name="photo-scanner-with-feeder" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/photo-scanner-guide/photo_scanner_with_feeder_blog_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=010C5A2AA0EF3331A66CF101759328CA" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/photo-scanner-guide/photo_scanner_with_feeder_blog_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=154AA0183FA53D44D25901E5ECB22444" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">Blast through batches with a photo scanner with a feeder</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-left theme-primary"> <a name="photo-scanners-feeders" class="anchor"></a> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <a name="photo-scanners-with-feeders-are-great-for" class="anchor"></a><h2>Photo scanners with feeders are great for:</h2> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary background-color-off-white py-2 px-5"> <li>Scanning similarly-sized photos.</li> <li>Families or businesses who regularly scan large volumes of photos.</li> </ul> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">For older, more delicate photos, a flatbed scanner is perhaps the best fit. But if you need to process dozens or hundreds of photos at once, you’ll likely prefer a scanner with an automated document feeder. </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white alignment-center pb-0 benefits theme-primary" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="choosing-the-right-photo-scanner-with-a-feeder" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Choosing the right photo scanner with a feeder </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{43774627-DA18-40A0-91B2-E748BFF084C2}" data-rendering-id="{3134a5fb-f313-4c9d-b954-8d996213f83a}" data-datasource-id="{AE39FCBA-9C6F-49BB-BB64-AB7A4EB4DF15}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_special_handling.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=F934F8F9E912456C04360F9B4B8EF8F6" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Automated jam protection </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> The last thing you want is for your treasured memories to rip or tear in the automated feeder. Look for scanners with special equipment and detection capabilities to prevent jams before they happen. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{43774627-DA18-40A0-91B2-E748BFF084C2}" data-rendering-id="{49f5f3af-d31a-4f14-bf9a-ef27c1cdaecc}" data-datasource-id="{A29D032A-9C09-4188-B743-7358B7914B97}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_assess-quality-icon.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=D31AB9105A84A2F9B09FF4186329C6BF" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Photo processing software </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Many scanners include software that automatically removes blemishes or rotates photos to ensure every scan looks right with the push of a button. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{43774627-DA18-40A0-91B2-E748BFF084C2}" data-rendering-id="{f08828fd-5e2b-4097-9f6d-90bd840d2831}" data-datasource-id="{D19CBFD1-CCA0-4321-9CE8-E2BF18C6322A}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_fast-scan-speed.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=63DF6AA05D92F75E1EFC6ED500AEE735" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Speedy scans </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> The point of getting a photo scanner with a feeder is to get your stacks of old photos onto your computer as quickly as possible. Look for scanners with photo scanning speeds of a second or less per print for the best results. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <strong>Read more about ideal specs and our recommended picks in “<a href="/blog/photo-scanner-with-feeders">Photo Scanners With Feeders: What to Know Before You Buy.</a>”</strong> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="content-block guide-divider"> <div class="content-block-container"> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul> <li class="previous"> <h4><a href="#how-to-scan-any-kind-of-photo">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>How to scan any kind of photo</h5> <p><p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4"> </p> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium"> </p></p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#photo-scanner-and-printer-combo">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>Save on space with a photo scanner and printer combo</h5> <p></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-left mb-0" > <a name="photo-scanner-and-printer-combo" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/photo-scanner-guide/9_reasons_photo_scanner_blog_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=3AE867AB5449FCBBD2328C4B6701DCEB" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/photo-scanner-guide/9_reasons_photo_scanner_blog_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=7DA78E8E3FAA89ADD8E0D4B99EA6F3E1" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">Save on space with a photo scanner and printer combo</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-left theme-primary"> <a name="photo-scanner-printers" class="anchor"></a> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <a name="photo-scanner-printers-are-perfect-for" class="anchor"></a><h2>Photo scanner printers are perfect for:</h2> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary background-color-off-white py-2 px-5"> <li><strong>Families</strong> looking to share memories with friends and loved ones. </li> <li><strong>Home offices</strong> that want the functionality of both a photo scanner and printer without taking up valuable space. </li> <li><strong>Small businesses</strong> that need to save on funds by condensing two crucial functions into a single device.</li> </ul> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">Some people might only scan or print a handful of photos or documents every year. Others may need the functionality of both devices in a small footprint to save space. In that case, a photo scanner printer might be right for you. </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white alignment-center pb-0 benefits theme-primary" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="the-benefits-of-owning-a-photo-scanner-printer" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> The benefits of owning a photo scanner printer </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{43774627-DA18-40A0-91B2-E748BFF084C2}" data-rendering-id="{6af0c3b2-ca12-463f-b288-3aeb89ab19d9}" data-datasource-id="{85267492-22EF-41B7-88CE-7D2AE807D7D3}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_flatbed-or-adf-capabilities.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=6B2D4C5FD658F942DF845C50A8EFD480" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Save space </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Whether you’re living in a small apartment or need to save space in your office, photo scanner printers offer the functionality of two separate devices in a single package. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{43774627-DA18-40A0-91B2-E748BFF084C2}" data-rendering-id="{1ad7da09-7f2d-4ba1-a610-1382452520ae}" data-datasource-id="{B6D57371-F40A-4400-8828-4D59ECC8C165}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_versatile-scanning.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=72D5D4AB116B7A36870C4CE78EAD8E68" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Stay organized </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Digitizing important photos or documents allows you to keep them sorted and readily available, even as your physical copies degrade over time, end up damaged, or even misplaced. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{43774627-DA18-40A0-91B2-E748BFF084C2}" data-rendering-id="{4bae47cd-54b0-4699-930a-c14300339908}" data-datasource-id="{E454BF2E-E74F-49B8-8127-3DDAD323A408}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_lower_costs.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=8A4A66B8E0DA5C2EA11D3B4B806CA2FB" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Reduce costs </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Finding the right all-in-one device means you only need to spend money on a single device. Photo scanner printers often reduce other expenses, like maintenance, power consumption, and software licenses. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <p><strong>Read more about the benefits of a combo device in <a href="/blog/photo-scanner-printer">“9 Reasons to Invest in a Photo Scanner Printer.”</a></strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="content-block guide-divider"> <div class="content-block-container"> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul> <li class="previous"> <h4><a href="#photo-scanner-with-feeder">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>Blast through batches with a photo scanner with a feeder</h5> <p></p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#pairing-photo-scanner-with-software">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>Pairing your photo scanner with the right software package</h5> <p></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-left mb-0" > <a name="pairing-photo-scanner-with-software" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/photo-scanner-guide/7_photo_scanning_software_blog_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=6B767A54B142E07B8FD8F6EFADD1D5A9" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/photo-scanner-guide/7_photo_scanning_software_blog_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=6E7AC75B678F3332DAA3D358F05B377D" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">Pairing your photo scanner with the right software package</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-left theme-primary"> <a name="photo-scanner-software" class="anchor"></a> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <a name="photo-scanner-software-can-help-you" class="anchor"></a><h2>Photo scanner software can help you:</h2> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary background-color-off-white py-2 px-5"> <li>Easily organize photos in local and network storage.</li> <li>Support multiple file types, like JPEGs, BMPs, or PDFs for online use.</li> <li>Manage multiple scanning devices across your home or office network.</li> </ul> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">Scanning the perfect photo takes more than finding the proper hardware. The right software ensures that your scans are digitized in high-quality files, tagged and organized for easy retrieval, and restored after experiencing the ravages of time.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white alignment-center pb-0 benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="features-you-should-look-for-in-scanning-software" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Features you should look for in scanning software </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{43774627-DA18-40A0-91B2-E748BFF084C2}" data-rendering-id="{7854a9dd-8553-424c-ad3a-a6e958157abf}" data-datasource-id="{AD27710E-DE1D-4F07-AE47-B5F78538BCBB}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_assess-quality-icon.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=D31AB9105A84A2F9B09FF4186329C6BF" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Intuitive interface </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> If your software isn’t easy to use, you’re less likely to use it. Look for solutions that provide one-touch scanning options, automatic file naming, and other time-saving features. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{43774627-DA18-40A0-91B2-E748BFF084C2}" data-rendering-id="{73e87c17-d6ef-4f29-a4e4-6cc36fe4614c}" data-datasource-id="{2C134BF4-70B6-4395-8ED0-8E3A507F66B6}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_self-correcting-features.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=1AC960511AC0180E4878FD6DAC157943" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Image restoration </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Chances are your photos aren’t going to be in the best of shape. High-quality photo scanning software includes automatic and manual touch-up features to enhance colors and reduce blemishes. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{43774627-DA18-40A0-91B2-E748BFF084C2}" data-rendering-id="{3a9aa694-0092-4695-9011-a4875da571cc}" data-datasource-id="{C9436097-69F4-4919-9F9C-C9DFF5CB6053}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_compliance-needs.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=4023FD3175C7BD377C69E479B16D9792" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Optical character recognition (OCR) </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Modern scanning software can recognize text within scanned photos and documents and make that text interactive — perfect for extracting content from books, certificates, and other important files. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <p><strong>Read more about how the right software makes scanning simple in <a href="/blog/photo-scanning-software">“The 7 Must-Have Features of the Best Photo Scanning Software Packages.”</a></strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-question"></i> <p><strong>Did You Know? </strong>Every ScanSnap scanner comes packed with <a href="/scanners/scansnap/solutions/scansnap-home">ScanSnap Home</a>, which offers simple one-button scanning and built-in OCR and image correction features. </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="content-block guide-divider"> <div class="content-block-container"> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div 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src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/photo-scanner-guide/choose_photo_scanning_blog_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=40147D13B131C4AB177642A78F1D9A67" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">Digitize your business’ photo archives fast with a photo scanning service</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-left theme-primary"> <a name="photo-scanning-services" class="anchor"></a> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <a name="why-are-photo-scanning-services-necessary" class="anchor"></a><h2>Why are photo scanning services necessary?</h2> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary background-color-off-white py-2 px-5"> <li>They have access to industry-grade photo scanners that are capable of processing photo negatives, portraits, large prints, and more — regardless of age or condition.</li> <li>They are experts in photo restoration, capable of reducing blemishes and repairing decades-old photographs, so that digital copies are as pristine as possible. </li> </ul> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">Photo scanning services help take the guesswork out of digital photo archival, whether you’re a small business that lacks the resources to make high-quality scans or an enterprise that needs to rapidly process tens of thousands of images.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white alignment-center pb-0 benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="what-to-consider-when-looking-for-a-photo-scanning-service" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> What to consider when looking for a photo scanning service </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{43774627-DA18-40A0-91B2-E748BFF084C2}" data-rendering-id="{91331f1c-7ecb-4d03-af73-aedb64528d75}" data-datasource-id="{A8E871B6-0F02-41D5-A109-67220563A187}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_num_1.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=440149574E8E591B7615A77C8AF0B818" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Time for turnaround </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Many factors will affect how long it takes for you to get your photos scanned, including the number of photos you have, the complexity of work that needs to be done, and whether you can drop them off locally or need to ship your photos to their location. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" 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Many will also provide links to instant cloud downloads of the finished, digitized work, in addition to physical discs or USB thumb drives containing your files. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{43774627-DA18-40A0-91B2-E748BFF084C2}" data-rendering-id="{c50b6719-e68a-4bf8-9dd7-ef07234e7101}" data-datasource-id="{445F2621-DB61-422E-9609-68D901F2A29B}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_num_3.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=20BF2D97C093FF4D22AFD48790B1EDA6" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Home or office focus </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Some photo scanning services specialize in personal photo collections and cannot handle the volume of photos a larger business might require. 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