Capture
    Negative Digitisation Service

    Convert Negatives to Digital.

    Scan your film negatives and save as digital copies — available as digital download, USB, or DVD. Your originals are always returned safely.

    4.4 from 1,000+ families

    Trusted by the world's leading retail brands

    Turn Your Film Negatives Into Lasting Digital Memories.

    Our negatives-to-digital service turns your film negatives into high-quality downloadable digital files — ensuring your family memories last forever. Digitising negatives is an excellent choice whether you only have film negatives, or the processed prints are damaged, lost, or discoloured.

    Scanning negatives captures the earliest version of the photo — producing sharper, more detailed results than scanning the printed copy.

    600 DPI High-Resolution

    Negatives are scanned at 600 DPI — capturing fine grain and shadow detail that processed prints often lose.

    Colour Inversion & Correction

    Our pipeline inverts, colour-corrects, and restores each negative frame — delivering natural, accurate digital images.

    Glare & Scratch Removal

    Surface blemishes, dust, and scratches are detected and removed without softening the original image data.

    Sharper Than Prints

    Scanning negatives captures the earliest version of the photo — producing sharper, more detailed results than scanning the developed print.

    What's Included.

    Every negatives-to-digital order includes the following at no extra cost.

    Digital Copies of Your Negatives

    High-quality JPEG files delivered to MemoryCloud.

    90-Day MemoryCloud Access

    Stream, download, and share from any device. Continue for $4.99/month.

    Quality Guarantee

    We reprocess at no cost if you're not satisfied — within 60 days.

    Colour Correction & Glare Removal

    Included on every negative — colour inversion and restoration automated.

    Google Photos Auto-Save

    Direct sync to your Google Photos library, or assist with iCloud.

    Originals Returned Safely

    Your film negatives are returned in the same shipment as your digital files.

    How It Works — Done in 3 Simple Steps.

    Gather Your Negatives
    1

    Gather Your Negatives

    Collect the negatives you want digitized. Don't worry about condition — we handle items in any state.

    Mail Them to Us
    2

    Mail Them to Us

    Use the free prepaid shipping label we provide. Pack your items in any box and drop it at any UPS location.

    Receive Your Digital Memories
    3

    Receive Your Digital Memories

    We digitize everything and notify you by email when your files are ready. Your originals are shipped back to you.

    Processing typically takes 2–3 weeks from when we receive your order.

    Simple, Transparent Pricing

    No hidden fees. We verify the quantity and only charge for negatives successfully digitised.

    Starting at

    $19.99

    for the first 40 negatives

    Per negative after

    $0.49

    600 DPI · 4K quality

    • 90-day MemoryCloud access included
    • Colour correction & glare removal included
    • Google Photos auto-sync included
    • Original negatives returned safely
    • USB and DVD available as add-ons

    Why Choose Capture for Converting Your Negatives?

    Expert care from a dedicated U.S.-based team — with the technology and guarantees to back it up.

    100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

    If you're unhappy with the results, we'll start over — no runaround, just U.S.-based support that makes it right.

    State-of-the-Art Tracking

    We know exactly where every piece of media is, through which hand, in which box, at every step of the way.

    Fastest Turnaround Time

    Receive your cherished digital copies in under 30 days including shipping — vs. the industry standard of 10–12 weeks.

    Trusted by Top Retail Brands

    Exclusive partnerships with Costco, Walmart, Google Photos, CVS, and Sam's Club.

    Unmatched Technical Advantage

    Cutting-edge technology and seamless cloud integration, engineered and supported by our U.S.-based team.

    Google Photos Integration

    API integration allows automatic transfer to your library. We also help iCloud users upload their media.

    Sensitive Information Protection

    Our secure Memory Cloud system guarantees only you have access to your memories.

    Complimentary 60-Day Backup

    Extra peace of mind with complimentary backup of all digitised media for 60 days.

    Why Convert Negatives to Digital?

    Highest Quality Results

    Scanning negatives captures the earliest version of the photo — sharper and more detailed than scanning the print.

    Preserve Your Family Photos

    Analog negatives lose colour and quality over time. Digitising them protects the memory for future generations.

    Organise Your Memories

    Digital files are easy to name, archive, and search — with optional chronological ordering when you provide dates.

    Protect from Disasters

    Fires, floods, and moisture destroy film. Digital copies exist independently and can be backed up in multiple places.

    Share With Family

    Send digital copies anywhere — no scanner or projector required.

    Access Advanced Features

    Upload to Google Photos or iCloud to use AI-powered search, sharing, and organisation features.

    Accepted Negative Formats.

    Not sure if your negatives qualify? Contact our support team before shipping.

    35mm Film

    Standard 35mm colour and black-and-white negatives

    APS Film

    Advanced Photo System cartridge film

    110 Film

    Small-format pocket cartridge negatives

    110/220 Film

    Medium-format roll film for professional cameras

    126 Instamatic Film

    Instamatic cartridge format from the 1960s–70s

    Large Format Negatives

    4×5 and other large-format sheet film negatives

    What Families Say.

    4.4 out of 5 · Based on 1,000+ orders

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    "Sent in three boxes of 35mm negatives from the 1980s. The scans were crystal clear — better than the original prints I'd kept. Couldn't believe how fast the turnaround was."

    Carol M.Jan 2026

    ✓ Verified purchase

    "Finally digitised my late father's negatives. The colour correction was remarkable — some of these hadn't been printed since the 70s and they look vivid and sharp."

    David R.Nov 2025

    ✓ Verified purchase

    "Simple process from start to finish. Received everything back in under three weeks. The MemoryCloud access before delivery was a nice touch."

    Linda S.Feb 2026

    ✓ Verified purchase

    "I've used other digitisation services before but nothing compares. The quality of the negative scans was exceptional and the service was easy and professional."

    Marcus T.Dec 2025

    ✓ Verified purchase

    Frequently Asked Questions.

    Everything you need to know about our negatives to digital service.

    Other Formats We Preserve.

    35mm Slides
    Photo Albums
    Print Photos