Photo Scanning Service - How it Works

  • Scanned in USA
  • Fast, One Business Day Scanning Available
  • Since 1990 We Have Preserved Tens of Millions of Memories
  • Two Great Scanning Services to Choose From
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Step 1 - Ship from anywhere worldwide or bring your boxes of photos to us

Choose which service you plan to use, either our popular mail order prepaid photo box which holds about 1,800 4"x6" prints or our pay per scan photo scanning service, then pack up your photos and ship or bring them to our Irvine, California headquarters. Both options offer 300 or 600 DPI scanning (600 DPI with upgragde).

Prepaid Photo Scanning Box
  • $225 per box
  • 300 or 600 DPI True Color 24-bit JPEG files (600 DPI requires upgrade)
  • Sizes from 3x3" up to 8x10"
  • FREE SHIPPING
  • Mail order only
  • Valid only for deliveries within the U.S. Must have valid US billing and shipping address
  • Order the box online, we ship it to you
  • Expires 1 year from date of purchase


Pay-per-Scan Service
  • 12¢ per photo ($40 minimum scanning charge for scanning and additional options, does not include S&H)
  • 300 or 600 DPI True Color 24-bit JPEG files (600 DPI requires upgrade)
  • Sizes from 3x3" up to 11x14"
  • Mail order or walk-in service (by appointment only)
  • Use your own BRAND NEW box for packing, organizing & shipping
  • Charged 12¢ per photo scanned, no limit, bring in as many photos as you wish



Step 2 - We scan your photos within 4 to 8 weeks of when they are received

Once your order arrives, we professionally scan your photos to 300 or 600 DPI JPEG files within 4 to 8 weeks of when they are received. 300 DPI files are great for viewing or sharing with others or making similar sized reprints, whereas 600 is best for archival and large reproductions purposes and requires an additional fee. Need it faster? Order Express Scanning to have your order as fast as same days.

We use top of the line 80 year archival rated DVDs to store your images which means your photos are safe for the next generation and then some. It is always a good practice to have backup copies for off-site storage which you can order as well.

Step 3 - We ship your newly scanned photos back to you on DVD

When you order is complete, we pack up your photos and newly created DVD data disc for return shipping back to you. The process is quick and easy and because all scanning is completed in-house, you don't have to worry about your photos being shipped overseas for your order to be completed.

Key Features of All of our Photo Scanning

  • 300 or 600 DPI JPEG scans (600 DPI requires upgrade)
  • Price is the same for any size photograph that meets our requirements, no complicated pricing based on the size of your photographs
  • Super-fast: All direct mail orders are completed and prepared for return within 4 to 8 weeks
  • Includes 1 DVD data disc with your scanned images
  • Photos can be scanned in a specific order (additional cost)
  • ALL photos are returned with your DVD (We do not offer a photo disposal service)
  • ALL SCANNING IS COMPLETED IN IRVINE, CALIFORNIA BY OUR TRAINED PROFESSIONAL STAFF
  • Many additional services to choose from to create the perfect finished project for you:
  • Photo Soap (a computerized image correction process)
  • Photo Rotation
  • Photo Index Book
  • Extra DVDs