How Our Photo Scanning Service Works
Our photo scanning service is designed to make preserving your memories simple, affordable, and high-quality. We carefully digitize your old photos, artwork, and keepsakes so your family’s history can be protected and shared for years to come. With state-of-the-art equipment and meticulous attention to detail, we transform fragile originals into vibrant digital files—ready to print, archive, or pass along to future generations.
Step 1: Bring in Your Photos & Memorabilia
Bring us your box of albums, drawings, letters, or photographs. We’ll evaluate your items to determine the best scanning method for each.
Quick-Scan (300 DPI) – $2/image (Only available for images 2x2"-8.5x12")
Flatbed Scan (300+ DPI) for fragile or thick items, photos with tape on the back, or anything that could get caught in the automatic quick we offer high-res flat bed scanning – from $5/image
Studio Capture (oversized or stuck in the framed) – custom pricing and DPI. We may have to photograph the image or create multiple scans stitching them together in photoshop.9x12"-11x17" - $1512x18"-13x19" - $2516x20"-24x36" - $50Over 24x36" - $100Frame Handling Charge +$25 per image.
Bulk discount: Up to 250 quick-scan images for $50 (20¢ each). Sold in blocks of 250 — even if you bring fewer, cost = $50 per block.
Pro Tip: Normal 4×6 photos (thinly stacked, not bent or dog-eared) average about 100 images per inch of stack height. We use this to estimate your total order size since we don’t count every photo in a bulk order at the counter
Step 2: Provide Order Details for an Estimate
Digital Delivery: How would you like your digital scans deliveryflash drive $9.99Web-transfer via email $2 - 10gb limit
Reprints?
Borders?
Restoration? From repairing cracks and creases to seamlessly combining multiple photos, we breathe new life into your old, faded or damaged images, ensuring every cherished detail shines brightly once again. Tip; When restoring older portraits, or colorizing B&W images, it is recommended to provide an additional image of the person as a reference so we can match coloring as close to natural as possible. CLICK HERE for more info about Photo Restoration Services
Paper choice & coloring: glossy, matte, canvas, Hahnemuhle fine art baryta, Hahnemuhle William Turner (highly textured), metallic, true black & white, or sepia tone to match vintage warmth.
Step 3. Timeline for Pick-Up
Turnaround time is typically 3 business days depending on order size, current volume, and holidays. We’ll give you an estimated completion date when you drop off your order.
One your order is done you will receive an email letting you know that the order is complete and you're ready to pick it up.
Quick-Scan
Quick Scans are suitable for sharing online and making prints same size as originals.
Single Photo, 2.5"-8x12": $2 each
Bulk Scans (Stack of 50-250): $50
Tip: An inch tall stack of old 4x6s is roughly 100 photos
Premium Flat-Bed Scan
Flatbed scans are best for archiving and large format printing
8.5x12" or smaller: $5 each
9x12"-11x17": $15
12x18"-13x19": $25
16x20"-24x36": $50
Over 24x36": $100
Images that are framed or behind glass must be photographed instead of scanned: Additional $25
Photo Scanning FAQ
Do I have to leave my photo for scanning? No but there are fees associated with rush services.If you prefer immediate scanning to avoid leaving your image at the store, it would necessitate prioritizing your request, effectively moving it to the front of the queue and labeled as a rush service, for which we charge a $10 fee.
However, please be aware that parts of your order, such as prints or restoration services, would remain subject to their regular turnaround times. We appreciate your understanding of the need for efficient time management in our store and are committed to delivering high-quality results in a timely manner.
Can you scan a photo that’s stuck to glass? Yes.In cases where a photo is adhered to the glass, it poses significant risks and challenges to both our staff and our scanning equipment, particularly broken glass. To mitigate potential issues, in most situations, we will opt to photograph the work to replicate a digital file accurately. For these types of orders, there is a $25 handling fee in addition to scanning charges. This additional fee reflects the extra care and effort required to ensure the successful digitization of your photograph.
Do I need to remove my photo from the frame? Yes, with exception.We do not accept images within a frame for scanning however in cases where the image cannot be removed from the frame without damaging it we will carefully photograph the photo in order to replicate it rather than scanning the image. For these types of orders, there is a $25 handling fee in addition to scanning charges. This additional fee reflects the extra care and effort required to ensure the successful digitization of your photograph.