Photo scanning service helps you think outside the box
If you have a bunch of Turkey Day Polaroids and slides stuffed into boxes, it’s time to digitize them.
Professional photo scanning services transfer old photos onto CD or DVD. Included in the price of professional photo scanning is restoration such as cropping, color correction and red-eye removal.
Once photos are scanned, they can be e-mailed or turned into digital albums and slideshows.
Another bonus: Having a pro scan your photos with large-format machines is faster than using a home scanner.
Here’s how to use the service at ScanDigital:
•Put the images in the order you want. You can send loose photos, album pages, negatives and slides.
•Go to scandigital.com to set up an account and place an order. Prices start at 48 cents for each color photo at 300 dpi (dots per inch), the minimum resolution for same-size prints. Minimum resolution for slides and negatives is 2,000 dpi. Higher resolution is also recommended for enlargements.
•Package and ship the photos. Use a sturdy box and wrap images in plastic to protect them from moisture and dust. Print and attach the UPS shipping label addressed to ScanDigital’s headquarters in El Segundo, Calif. Shipping starts at $10.
Images are scanned within about a week. The company puts the photos in an online gallery only you and those you e-mail can access and print. You also receive a CD or DVD of the scanned images and your originals back.
For more information, call 1-888-333-2808.
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