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<source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/digitize-photos/digitize_photos_guide_hero_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=1C66001C76F80305FFA8A8545FDD70F4" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/digitize-photos/digitize_photos_guide_hero_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=E90A43CEA4FB95113430C1FE398E47C6" 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 eyebrow-text">Guide</h2> <h3 class="heading-2">Everything you need to know to digitize photos in 2023</h3> </div> <div class="body" > <p>How to preserve your memories for posterity</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="dynamic-ph container"> <div class="row no-gutters"> <div class="col-md-6"> <section class="content-block generic mb-0" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{180137f2-e96c-4270-9a45-3661723c9d46}" data-datasource-id="{F0E724D2-77FC-4F95-B298-F323945CF6C4}" data-target=""> <div class="content-block-container" > <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">Physical photos are a tangible bridge to the past, allowing us to access the precious memories of friends and family or to revisit memories of our own. Unfortunately, they’re also vulnerable to fire, flood, fading, and being lost. All of these problems are obviated by taking time to digitize photos, turning them into digital artifacts that will remain as vibrant as the day their source photos were shot. They also become easier to store, share, and organize. </p> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4"> If you’re ready to turn your pile of photos into a single safe and easily accessed digital archive, this guide is ready to help with tips, equipment recommendations, and everything else you need. </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <section class="content-block details background-color-off-white mb-0 theme-primary" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{eb744d4f-9a14-4fb9-8627-d65ecc6fd05f}" data-datasource-id="{C4B08663-4E07-47C6-A87B-62536CE0EB9E}" 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="#what-are-digital-photos">What Are Digital Photos?</a></li> <li><a href="#how-to-digitize-photos-in-2023">How to Digitize Photos in 2023</a></li> <li><a href="#what-is-a-digital-image">What Is a Digital Image?</a></li> <li><a href="#the-best-digitization-services">The Best Digitization Services</a></li> <li><a href="#tips-for-digitizing-old-photos">Tips for Digitizing Old Photos</a></li> <li><a href=" #how-to-digitize-videos">How to Digitize Videos</a></li> <li><a href="#scansnap-scanners">Our recommendation: ScanSnap scanners</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="what-are-digital-photos" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/digitize-photos/what_are_digital_photos_blog_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=82C8D18B08A94D09ABDDA0C12086B185" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/digitize-photos/what_are_digital_photos_blog_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=0B97DD083B15F869ECA21E7DA4AD94CC" 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">What Are Digital Photos?</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-center"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4" style="text-align: left;">Digital photos are computer files composed of picture elements (pixels) that look like little squares when the image is enlarged. Each pixel is assigned a color value from the standard 16 million options and is then arranged to form a complete image. </p> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4" style="text-align: left;">Image dimensions are measured in pixels and expressed as image length by image height. Visual fidelity, or resolution, is measured by the number of pixels and expressed as megapixels, each of which is worth 1 million pixels. A higher resolution allows you to increase the dimensions of a photo more before noticing individual pixels or blurry details </p> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary background-color-off-white py-2 px-5" style="text-align: left;"> <h3 style="text-align: left;">Why digitize photos?</h3> <li>Incredibly space efficient — thousands can live on a single storage drive, and a nearly infinite number can be stored in the cloud.</li> <li>Easy to organize by any schema imaginable: date, photographer, event, subject, and more.</li> <li>Fast and convenient sharing over any distance with any number of people.</li> <li>Safe from disasters like fires and floods and immune to quality degradation from handling or light exposure.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white items-per-row-4 pb-0 benefits theme-primary" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="three-digital-photo-file-formats" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Three digital photo file formats </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{55becb36-aa54-40b2-a048-7d752486db25}" data-datasource-id="{001339F2-345D-44FA-A155-8986AA9FC792}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> PNG </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> A middle ground between JPEG and BMP, with excellent image quality and a more manageable storage footprint. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{b2a27eb1-d452-422b-926a-6f0e0002a77b}" data-datasource-id="{3E5942E7-7BFE-4C6E-BC33-7443988CC4BA}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> JPEG </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> The most space-efficient image file type, producing serviceably detailed photos. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{66e7a396-ff26-4e98-9aa2-4eff873647e7}" data-datasource-id="{91403E85-6AA4-41A1-9CFE-D7D96FB2DBE9}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> BMP </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> A maximum-accuracy, archive-ready photo file type that requires a lot of storage space for each image. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white items-per-row-2 benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="before-scanning" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Before scanning </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{8b37e2b4-8c4a-4c6b-8a3c-e9b24366df1e}" data-datasource-id="{E05591D0-3951-4B5E-8301-688EC993BE8D}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Equipment </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <div class="card-text"> <p>To digitize photos, you’ll need either a flatbed scanner or a top-loading scanner with an automatic document feeder (ADF). Flatbeds are slower but more gentle, while ADF scanners are much faster.</p> <p>You’ll also need a microfiber cloth or can of compressed air, as tissues and paper towels can scratch photos or leave behind debris that creates subpar scans.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{703a1e06-c9c7-4d99-ab54-dc0ae7d405dc}" data-datasource-id="{E3279272-688F-4C43-8BDA-26ABCAC5639D}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Scanner settings </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <div class="card-text"> <p>Before scanning, select your chosen file type, set the file path for where these scans will be stored, and establish a naming convention that makes it easy to identify and organize scanned photos. Always scan in color, as color and sepia photos need the extra color spectrum to preserve details, while black and white photos won't be affected by scanning in color.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-center"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> Photo scanning procedure <ol> <li class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Organize your photos</strong> into groups and remove any duplicates.</li> <li class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Clean the glass of your scanning surface</strong> with your microfiber cloth, then <strong>dust each photo</strong> before scanning.</li> <li class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Avoid trying to reverse creases in old photos</strong>, as you'll likely cause more damage.</li> <li class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Periodically clean your scanning surface</strong>. If the glass gets smudged, lightly wet a portion of your cloth, gently rub the smudge away, and wait until the glass is completely dry before resuming scanning.</li> <li class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Use photo editing software</strong> such as <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements.html" target="_blank">Photoshop Elements</a> or <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.fotor.com/" target="_blank">Fotor</a> to remove creases and red eyes, crop the photos, brighten them, restore faded colors, or perform any other adjustments.</li> </ol> </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>Curious about the fundamentals of digital photos and the digitizing process? Read our guide <a href="/blog/what-are-digital-photos">What Are Digital Photos?</a> to learn more.</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>The ScanSnap SV600 works in conjunction with Vivid-Pix's RESTORE software to enhance faded images, restore color, and improve contrast. <a href="/blog/vivid-pix-restore-software-and-scansnap">Click here to learn more</a>. <a href="/scanners/fi/fi-7600"></a></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="#guide">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>Guide</h5> <p>Everything you need to know to digitize photos in 2023</p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#how-to-digitize-photos-in-2023">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>How to Digitize Photos in 2023</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="how-to-digitize-photos-in-2023" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/digitize-photos/how_digitize_photos_blog_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=D6CB073B501283739F63D08E7B4D9289" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/digitize-photos/how_digitize_photos_blog_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=6A6713F32F3B83549C7170F0DD31C14E" 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 Digitize Photos in 2023</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-left theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4" style="text-align: left;">As physical photos age, their colors fade and details become indistinct. Digitized photos are immune to the ravages of time and safe from damage. They're also easier to store, organize and share. But to digitize photos correctly requires a little bit of thought, care, and equipment to ensure a high-quality product worthy of your treasured memories. </p> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary background-color-off-white py-2 px-5" style="text-align: left;"> <h3 style="text-align: left;">Scanning options</h3> <li><strong>Phone scanning </strong>is convenient and affordable but produces lower-quality scans.</li> <li><strong>Digitization services</strong> ensure a superior product and can digitize specialty items such as negatives and slides, but they can take a long time and require mailing delicate photos.</li> <li><strong>Home scanning</strong> is affordable and lets you control the scanning process, but requires scanning equipment and active effort.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white pb-0 benefits theme-primary" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="optimal-scanner-settings" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Optimal scanner settings </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{3134a5fb-f313-4c9d-b954-8d996213f83a}" data-datasource-id="{AB58F208-77FD-4684-869D-66E497FB3260}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> High-volume scanners </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Standard color depth is known as True Color or 24-bit color. Scan all photos, color or black and white, using this setting for optimal color accuracy. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{49f5f3af-d31a-4f14-bf9a-ef27c1cdaecc}" data-datasource-id="{950DA4E6-5658-45EF-8EC3-C1065552D42C}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Dots per inch (DPI) </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> DPI roughly correlates with image fidelity. Higher DPIs result in image files that take up more storage space. Scan in at least 300 DPI for high-quality images. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{26c84e1b-04ae-4064-9860-f40516247a14}" data-datasource-id="{16283A9D-7864-493A-80B5-6FAFD92EE6E8}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> File types </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> BMP files offer the highest quality images but take up the most storage space and can't be uploaded to most social media sites. JPEG files retain impressive quality but require much less storage space and are used across the internet. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-center"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> How to digitize photos <ol> <li class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4" style="text-align: left;">Before scanning, dust your scanning surface with a microfiber cloth.</li> <li class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4" style="text-align: left;">Dust each photo before scanning. Avoid trying to undo creases in old photos, but do glue or tape broken images back together using acid- and lignin-free adhesives. Signs of the repair can be removed using photo editing software.</li> <li class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4" style="text-align: left;">Perform a test scan of your first photo to ensure your settings and naming conventions are configured correctly.</li> <li class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4" style="text-align: left;">Avoid touching the surface of the photos to prevent oils from your fingers from damaging them. Cotton gloves and carrier sheets can help protect very old photos.</li> <li class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4" style="text-align: left;">Flatbed scanners can scan multiple photos at once, but the scan will need to be cropped into individual files during editing. Flatbeds can also be used to digitize particularly large photos by scanning one section at a time and stitching the sections together using photo editing software.</li> <li class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4" style="text-align: left;">When finished scanning, perform any necessary editing (red-eye reduction, cropping, etc.)</li> </ol> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="how-to-store-digitized-photos" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> How to store digitized photos </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{868e13ce-bfba-4d43-8555-7fa6248f5cd0}" data-datasource-id="{0FCADD64-EE80-40EC-91C8-24D78A58EF94}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Google Photos </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <div class="card-text"> <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.google.com/photos/about/" target="_blank">Google Photos</a> sports a familiar, intuitive interface and useful features such as automatic and manual tags for people, objects, and locations. Users can store 15GB of photos for free. Paid plans start at $19.99 per year for 100GB. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{93a9e8d2-1260-49e5-b295-3183a67163ee}" data-datasource-id="{8BF44076-835B-491C-8F5B-6D3FF960683A}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Microsoft One Drive </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <div class="card-text"> <a href="https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/onedrive/9WZDNCRFJ1P3?hl=en-us&gl=us">Microsoft OneDrive</a> supports tagging, photo search, and album creation. Prices start at $1.99 per month for 100GB, but Microsoft 365 Personal includes 1TB of storage in addition to the rest of the Microsoft 365 suite of applications for $69.99 per year. </div> </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>To learn more about how to digitize photos using the best of modern tech, read our blog <a href="/blog/how-to-digitize-photos">How to Digitize Photos in 2023</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="#what-are-digital-photos">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>What Are Digital Photos?</h5> <p></p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#what-is-a-digital-image">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>What Is a Digital Image?</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="what-is-a-digital-image" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/digitize-photos/what_is_digital_image_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=EE6DEB0BD99D2FAA1391B2432BAB6A07" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/digitize-photos/what_is_digital_image_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=15F346A7E9784815300CD60F872C2712" 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">What Is a Digital Image?</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-left theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4" style="text-align: left;">Digital images are ubiquitous online, but many of us have no idea how they work. By learning the fundamentals of digital images, we can better understand how to make a photo, scan, or logo look its best.</p> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary background-color-off-white py-2 px-5" style="text-align: left;"> <h3 style="text-align: left;">What is digital imaging?</h3> <li>The process of turning data inputs into an image.</li> <li>Photographs are the most common example: A digital camera's sensor absorbs light and stores it as data a computer can read and use to reproduce the image.</li> <li>Sonographs, which measure how soundwaves ricochet off surfaces, provide the data for ultrasounds, another kind of digital image.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white pb-0 benefits theme-primary" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="image-quality-color-depth-color-channels-and-resolution" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Image quality — color depth, color channels, and resolution </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{6af0c3b2-ca12-463f-b288-3aeb89ab19d9}" data-datasource-id="{F7563CF6-018E-4334-A063-8C34DB9876CE}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Color channels </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <div class="card-text"> <ul> <li>To show color, we need to add channels for those colors. The most common color scheme is red, green, and blue (RGB).</li> <li>At 1-bit depth — each color either on or off — we can achieve eight colors: Red (100), green (010), blue (001), black (000), white (111), yellow (110), magenta (011), and cyan (101). </li> <li>By increasing each channel's bit depth to eight, we get 24 bits in total and around 16 million possible colors. </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{1ad7da09-7f2d-4ba1-a610-1382452520ae}" data-datasource-id="{DCDB83BF-1B6B-41F9-9813-EB89F76CEA98}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Color depth </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <div class="card-text"> <ul> <li>Each picture element (pixel) receives bits of data that tell it what color to be. The simplest possible image would have only one bit per pixel, meaning each pixel could only be either pure black (zero) or pure white (one). </li> <li>At two bits, we reach four possible combinations: 00, 01, 10, and 11. That's two shades of gray in between our original black and white. </li> <li>Increasing up to the standard 8 bits, we achieve 256 possible shades.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{4bae47cd-54b0-4699-930a-c14300339908}" data-datasource-id="{9992924E-8FA9-4664-9586-471E3853D56F}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Resolution </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <div class="card-text"> <ul> <li>Resolution is the level of detail in a digital image. </li> <li>An image's resolution is its total number of pixels, as measured in megapixels, each of which is worth 1 million pixels. </li> <li>The higher an image's resolution, the more it can be enlarged before details blur and individual pixels can be discerned.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{87890a45-7ac0-49db-bc0b-7697e49bd3ee}" data-datasource-id="{65CEEFD7-90A1-4C4C-8070-200863E52CE1}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Raster Images </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <div class="card-text"> <ul> <li>Rectangular grid of 2D pixels in which each pixel has an assigned color value. </li> <li>Capable of fine-tuned detail, but can't be resized without losing definition. </li> <li>Most commonly used image type (photos, photo editing). </li> <li>Examples: JPEG, PNG, and GIF.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{86d06e55-e841-4c81-aced-81971cb2d460}" data-datasource-id="{BBF2BD30-CEBB-4B1D-97FE-E6C1D8074303}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Vector Images </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <div class="card-text"> <ul> <li>A series of mathematical equations, lines, and curves on a grid that produces an image with shapes, borders, and fill colors.</li> <li>Can be scaled infinitely without loss in quality but require a lot of computing power to add fine details.</li> <li>Less commonly used image type (logos, digital illustrations).</li> <li>Examples: SVG, AI, and PDF.</li> </ul> <p> </p> </div> </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 digital images work in <a href="/blog/what-is-a-digital-image">What Is a Digital Image?</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>ScanSnap software includes automatic face rotation, color correction, and red-eye removal for easy photo digitization. <a href="/blog/new-scansnap-software-includes-color-enhancements-cloud-support">Click here to learn more</a>.</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="#how-to-digitize-photos-in-2023">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>How to Digitize Photos in 2023</h5> <p></p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#the-best-digitization-services">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>The Best Digitization Services</h5> <p></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-right mb-0" > <a name="the-best-digitization-services" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/digitize-photos/3_best_photo_digitization_service_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=DEE0C096EB4934D0B8D35DBC31C8344D" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/digitize-photos/3_best_photo_digitization_service_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=28C5C44AB6ABD6CBF4E4C2B0986D4A2A" 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">The Best Digitization Services</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-left theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4" style="text-align: left;">There are several ways to digitize photos. Scanning photos yourself provides control over the process, but sometimes convenience is the name of the game. Professional photo digitization services are a surefire way to ensure a quality product, preserving your memories and the original photos. </p> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary background-color-off-white py-2 px-5" style="text-align: left;"> <h3 style="text-align: left;">Why use a digitization service?</h3> <li>No scanning equipment required.</li> <li>Saves time on scanning and digital touch-ups.</li> <li>Can digitize unusual formats such as slides, negatives, or movie reels.</li> <li>Expert service that produces high-quality scans.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white pb-0 benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="digitization-options" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Digitization Options </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{7854a9dd-8553-424c-ad3a-a6e958157abf}" data-datasource-id="{821684DF-BAED-4D23-BA3A-610438D77680}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Mail-in Service: EverPresent </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <div class="card-text"> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Mail materials to their Massachusetts office.</li> <li>Includes dust removal and cleaning services.</li> <li>Costs range from $0.59 per standard photo, slide, or negative, to $2.99 per photo album or scrapbook page.</li> <li>Extra-delicate photos, captioning, advanced image retouching, and meta-tagging cost extra.</li> <li>Produces a private download link and a physical USB drive or DVD, and materials are then returned via mail.</li> </ul> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{73e87c17-d6ef-4f29-a4e4-6cc36fe4614c}" data-datasource-id="{7FE283D8-32CF-4695-8B91-A9BB8A30EC6F}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Local service: FedEx Office </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <div class="card-text"> <ul> <li>National chain offering scanning, printing, and shipping services. </li> <li>Self-service, on-site scanners or scanning guided by service representatives. </li> <li>Often offers small and large format scanners. </li> <li>No options for specialized media such as slides or film reels. </li> <li>Pricing varies based on location.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{7388de0e-5d96-4850-ae8e-80fe37394d80}" data-datasource-id="{CB421790-D42C-4889-82E4-34F5CCE831AF}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Best DIY option </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <div class="card-text"> <ul> <li> Scan many photos quickly. </li> <li>Control over the scanned product. </li> <li>No hidden service fees. </li> <li>Bundled software enables easy organization. </li> <li>Less cost-effective for smaller, one-off scanning projects. </li> <li>Difficult to scan larger photos. </li> </ul> </div> </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 digitization services in <a href="/blog/photo-digitization-service">3 Best Photo Digitization Services Available.</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="#what-is-a-digital-image">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>What Is a Digital Image?</h5> <p></p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#tips-for-digitizing-old-photos">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>Tips for Digitizing Old Photos</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="tips-for-digitizing-old-photos" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/digitize-photos/digitize_old_photos_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=D76194C9FB1A93C47DA584D96DFE48D1" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/digitize-photos/digitize_old_photos_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=51771707F1BF92D92317AE30BF54470B" 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">Tips for Digitizing Old Photos</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-left theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4" style="text-align: left;">Physical photos become more and more fragile as they age, but the memories they represent only grow more precious. Scanning old, delicate photos presents particular challenges, but is vital to protect them from the ravages of time and make them easier to share and organize.</p> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary background-color-off-white py-2 px-5" style="text-align: left;"> <h3 style="text-align: left;">Why you should digitize photos</h3> <li>Easy sharing via the internet.</li> <li>Permanent preservation.</li> <li>Safe from natural disasters.</li> <li>Easy to store and organize.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white pb-0 benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="how-to-digitize-old-photos-safely" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> How to digitize old photos safely </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{91331f1c-7ecb-4d03-af73-aedb64528d75}" data-datasource-id="{9122B1D1-40FC-4999-B70E-0BE0DB938AA6}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Before scanning </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <div class="card-text"> <ul> <li>Avoid touching photo surfaces to keep them clear of finger oils. Consider wearing cotton gloves during handling. </li> <li>Dust your photos and scanning surface with a microfiber cloth or compressed air. </li> <li>Don't try to undo creases, but do try to keep photos flat when they're being scanned. Use acid-free glue to repair torn photos. </li> <li>Use scanners with automatic document feeders for high-volume, non-delicate materials. Use flatbed scanners for more delicate photos. </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{63e30474-9136-4295-816c-4b825f01b133}" data-datasource-id="{23E93A02-329A-4DAD-9D5B-57AB82ABF3D3}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> During scanning </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <div class="card-text"> <ul> <li>Scan in at least 300 DPI. </li> <li>Scan into JPEG files for maximum space efficiency, BMP for large files of unparalleled visual quality, or PNG for a compromise between the two. </li> <li>Use carrier sheets to protect delicate photos. </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{26b238ba-97a5-4866-8d97-864025900c55}" data-datasource-id="{257D0FFA-AC0D-40A7-84D9-9793EE415A33}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> After scanning </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <div class="card-text"> <ul> <li>Back up scanned photos to the cloud to keep them safe and easy to share. </li> <li>Store physical photos in acid-free portfolios or archiving bins to preserve color accuracy for as long as possible.</li> </ul> </div> </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 digitizing delicate photos in <a href="/blog/digitize-old-photos">Need to Digitize Old Photos? 8 Tips for Preserving Those Memories. </a>.</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-question"></i> <p><strong>Did You Know?: </strong>PCMagazine described the ScanSnap iX1400 as “compact, friendly, and easy behind the scenes.” <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/fujitsu-scansnap-ix1400" target="_blank">Click here to read the full review </a>and learn why it earned an “excellent” 4 out of 5 rating.</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="#the-best-digitization-services">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>The Best Digitization Services</h5> <p></p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#how-to-digitize-videos">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>How to Digitize Videos</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="how-to-digitize-videos" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/digitize-photos/preserve_and_digitize_videos_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=9E503BB19DE8A487E97777FC9AFBBA17" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/digitize-photos/preserve_and_digitize_videos_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=896FF4301E5390BFABFA4FE5C79472FE" 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 Digitize Videos</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-center"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4" style="text-align: left;">Videos can't be converted using a standard home scanner. Instead, they require specialized equipment that varies based on the format of the video. Magnetic tape technology such as VHS and Betamax, film reels, even early digital formats such as DVD — each requires different technology. But the process for each is relatively simple and easy to complete at home.</p> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary background-color-off-white py-2 px-5" style="text-align: left;"> <h3 style="text-align: left;">Digitization services</h3> <li>Walmart Photo can transfer VHS, Betamax, Video8, DV and select other formats. Orders can be placed online, and materials can be mailed or dropped off at a local Walmart. </li> <li>EverPresent offers the same services, plus additional video editing and custom labels for physical copies. </li> <li>VistaPix Media offers 8mm and Super 8 film conversion, plus standard video tape conversion. </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="how-to-digitize-videos-yourself" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> How to digitize videos yourself </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{1e9d7d9f-a54b-41db-b0af-c63e63f34afe}" data-datasource-id="{2952DE57-AB62-43FF-A379-555ACDFE23E9}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Video cassettes </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <div class="card-text"> <ul> <li>Requires a VCR with A/V-out ports, a video capture device and software, and a computer. </li> <li>Begin by connecting your video capture device to your computer via USB and the VCR or Betamax player to the capture device via A/V cables. </li> <li>Start the video capture software, name the video, estimate the recording length, choose your input, and set the aspect ratio. </li> <li>Insert the cassette into the VCR/Betamax player and press play. You should see video and hear audio in the capture software. Press record to begin digitizing. </li> <li>Once finished recording, use the capture software to edit the digital video file.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{d754f2b7-a799-495a-8f75-4ae3e4ce0423}" data-datasource-id="{A6120CF3-D541-444A-A08B-09D8EAC8DADB}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> 8mm film </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <div class="card-text"> <ul> <li>Requires an 8mm to digital converter and an SD card. </li> <li>Follow the instructions on your converter to set up your film reels, feeding the film reel through the spokes and tabs to ensure the device can see the film frames and play without hiccups. </li> <li>Turn on the converter. You should see an image from your film reel on the display. </li> <li>Dial in your exposure and sharpness levels, then press record. </li> <li>When the conversion is complete, remove and reverse the film reels to rewind the film onto its original reel.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{45BF167D-7993-426A-9B7B-7538A1129824}" data-rendering-id="{b0a08662-48a9-411f-8dfc-e8d6a66371dd}" data-datasource-id="{6FF61BC1-562B-4C75-A9D5-728122A8F37D}" > <div class="card no-image"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> DVDs </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <div class="card-text"> <ul> <li>Requires a DVD drive and conversion software such as Handbrake. </li> <li>Attach your DVD drive to your computer and insert the disc you want to convert. </li> <li>Open your conversion software and select the file you want to convert. </li> <li>Set your conversion options, selecting resolution and frame rate, and choose a file title and output location. </li> <li>Start converting. 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