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    📷 Photo Scanning

    Scan Loose Photos & Prints

    Your Prints Won't Last Forever. Let's Digitize Them.

    Print photos fade, yellow, and crack over time. Professional photo scanning at 1,200 DPI preserves every detail in stunning 12-megapixel digital files.

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    About This Service

    What Is Photo Scanning?

    Photo scanning, also called photo digitization or transferring photos to digital, is the process of converting physical print photographs into high-resolution digital image files. Using professional-grade flatbed scanners operating at up to 1,200 DPI, we capture every detail of your loose photos — from faded 1950s snapshots to modern 4×6 prints — and deliver them as crisp 12-megapixel JPEG files you can view, share, and preserve forever.

    This service is designed for individual loose photos — prints stored in shoeboxes, envelopes, frames, or wallets. If your photos are glued or sleeved inside a bound album, our album scanning service is the better choice.

    Suitable for Photo Scanning

    Use Album Scanning Instead

    Loose print photos (4×6, 5×7, 8×10)
    Photos stuck/glued in a bound album
    Wallet-size prints (2.5″ × 3.5″)
    Photos in plastic sleeve pages
    School & event photos
    Scrapbooks with mixed media
    Polaroid prints
    Photos under glass or lamination
    Black & white prints
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    See the Difference.

    Drag the slider to reveal the original — see the power of our professional restoration in real time.

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    How It Works — Done in 3 Simple Steps.

    Gather Your Photos
    1

    Gather Your Photos

    Collect the photos 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.

    Our Technology

    Professional-Grade Scanning at 1,200 DPI

    We don't use consumer flatbed scanners from a big-box store. Our industrial-grade photo scanning service operates at up to 1,200 dots per inch in a semi-automated workflow that maintains consistency and quality across every single print — whether you send us 10 photos or 10,000.

    Every scan goes through our automated colour pipeline: fading and yellowing are corrected, dust and scratches are removed using infrared Digital ICE technology, and the final output is a stunning 12-megapixel JPEG file sharp enough for large reprints.

    1,200

    DPI Resolution

    12 MP

    JPEG Output

    1,200 DPI Scanning

    Every print is scanned at up to 1,200 dots per inch on professional-grade flatbed scanners, capturing fine detail invisible to the naked eye.

    Simple, Transparent Pricing.

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    Accepted Formats.

    We scan all common loose photo formats and sizes.

    Standard Print Photos

    4×6, 5×7, 8×10, 8×12

    Most common — fits all standard print sizes

    Wallet Photos

    2.5″ × 3.5″

    School portraits, photo booth strips

    School & Event Photos

    Up to 8×12

    Class photos, team photos, event prints

    Polaroid Prints

    Various

    Instant film prints from any era

    Black & White Prints

    Up to 8×12

    All eras — archival B&W and consumer prints

    Choose Your Output.

    Every order includes free cloud access. Add physical copies if you'd like.

    Cloud Access

    90 days of free cloud access to stream or download your digitized files on any device, anytime.

    Included

    USB Drive

    All your files on a custom USB drive. Works with computers, laptops, and smart TVs.

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    What's Included With Every Order.

    Digital Image Files

    12-megapixel JPEG files for every photo, sharp enough for reprints up to 16×20 inches.

    90 Days Free Cloud Access

    View, download, and share from any device via MemoryCloud. Continue for $4.99/month, cancel anytime.

    Google Photos Auto-Save

    Optionally auto-save your digitized photos directly to your Google Photos library.

    Colour Correction Included

    Fading, yellowing, and colour shifts are automatically corrected at no extra charge.

    Quality Guarantee

    Not satisfied? We'll redo it at no cost. Your memories deserve perfection.

    Free Shipping Label

    We provide a prepaid shipping label so sending your photos is easy and free.

    Safe Handling Guarantee

    Every photo is handled with cotton gloves, barcoded, and tracked from arrival to return.

    Originals Returned Safely

    Your original photos are always returned in the same shipment as your digital files.

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    Karen W. Verified
    Feb 2026

    I sent in over 400 loose photos from the 1960s–90s. Every single one came back beautifully scanned with colors that look better than I remember. Worth every penny.

    David L. Verified
    Jan 2026

    The quality for the price is unbeatable. I compared Capture to two other services and the difference in color accuracy and sharpness was night and day.

    Maria S. Verified
    Dec 2025

    Very happy with the results. A few of my oldest photos had some damage but the digital versions look great. Customer service was responsive and helpful throughout.

    Robert H. Verified
    Jan 2026

    I was nervous sending family photos through the mail but the tracking and packaging were top-notch. Got everything back in perfect condition with beautiful scans.

    Frequently Asked Questions.

    Everything you need to know about our photo digitization service.

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    Your Prints Won't Get Any Sharper Waiting in a Box.

    Every day that passes, your photos fade a little more. Start your project today and preserve them forever.

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