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35 MM Negative Scanning Service
35 MM Negative Scanning Service
35 MM Negative Scanning Service
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35 MM Negative Scanning Service

Minimum Deposit $20

Starting at 35¢ per frame save

  25% Off Negatives - Starting at $20.00 NOW $15.00
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Additional Pricing Information

Your card will be charged a $20 minimum service fee when placing the order. Upon completion of the scanning of your negatives, total order amount will be calculated and charged based on number of slides, optional services and selected return shipping option, minus the initial minimum service fee. If your order exceeds $20, you are fully credited this deposit when your order is completed. If you order total is less than $20, the balance is applied towards the processing service fee. Excluding applicable sales tax.

How To Order

Resolution (Choose low or high quality dpi):
Enhance your order with these recommended add-on services Click for option descriptions
Optional Add On Services
Elite Concierge Expert Service
+ $12.95 per order
Concierge expert to seamlessly oversee your order, from start to finish. Note: this does not include Scan in Order.
TIFF Images
+ 30¢ per scan

Our standard JPG format images are useful for most applications. But when making poster-sized images, or when color space is critical, you may want to consider delivery in a TIFF format. This format is “lossless”, meaning the file is not compressed as it is with a JPG. Consequently, however, these files are very, very large. A typical 35mm negative at 4000 dpi saved in TIFF format would be about 90MB in size (vs. about 30MB for a similar JPG) and due to the sizes of the files, all TIFF scans will only be returned via Upload. A few hundred images could quickly fill up the hard drive on your ordinary working computer.

Express Scanning
+ Extra 10¢ per scan
Add the Express Scanning service that treats you to special privileges and custom services throughout the scanning process so your order is professionally scanned as the next order in line regardless of when it arrived. Otherwise, your order will be processed shipped out when completed, typically within 3 to 6 weeks of receipt. Adds 10¢ per scan. (Final completion time based on size of order.)


To upgrade to our super-fast Express VIP next-up SCANPASS service, you MUST first select the highest scanning resolution -- Choose 4,000 dpi resolution to access

Scanning in Order
+ 7¢ per scan
Most popular add-on. If you need your negatives to be scanned in a specific order, you must order the 'Scan in Order' service. Ordering the 'Scanning in Order' service will let the scanning technician know that you need to have your negatives scanned in the order you have specified. NOTE: We will attempt our best to keep your negatives in the same order for return shipping but this is not guaranteed. This service is only for scanning your negatives in the specified order.
Image Rotation
+ 8¢ per scan
Additional 10¢ per frame. Charge is for all negatives scanned, not just negatives that need rotating as we have to go through all files to find the images that need to be rotated upright upon completion of scanning.
Photo Index Book
+ $95.50 per 1,000 negatives scanned
Order a Photo Index Book for $95.50 per 1,000 negatives scanned. Pages are double sided and bound in a hard cover book with 25 images per 8½'' x 11'' page. Image rotation is NOT included with an order of the Photo Index Book from negatives scanned. Additional copies of the same book are $69.95 per 1,000 scans. (Example 1,700 negative frames = $191.00 for the first book, $139.90 for each additional duplicate book) Price only valid for online ordering. Not valid in-store pricing.
Thumb Drive
+ $19.95 per 1,000 frames
Have your images saved to an 8GB thumb drive.
Delivery Signature Confirmation
$14.95
Signature confirmation service is HIGHLY recommended to ensure delivery of your negatives back to you and only you. Otherwise the USPS carrier may just leave your box on your porch/mailbox leaving it susceptible to weather or theft.

35 MM Negative Scanning Service

Some of your family’s earliest photographic memories and milestones are most likely contained in 35mm film negatives. Let us preserve them for you in digital format before they’re lost to time.

Once you place your order you will receive an email with the invoice. Pack your negatives along with the invoice and send to ship your negatives to us. Note: we do not provide a prepaid box for this option.

Simply choose 2,000 or 4,000 DPI JPEG scans, and take advantage of our new lower prices of 47 cents per frame for scanning 35mm slides at 2,000 dpi or 89 cents per frame for 4,000 dpi. The $20 deposit will be credited towards the final cost of the 35mm negative scanning order.

Your 35mm negatives will be individually hand-scanned onsite at our facility in Irvine, California and handled with the greatest of care by trained professionals to ensure the highest quality digital format possible when scanning 35mm negatives.

Note that 35mm negative strips must be at least 3 negatives long. DO NOT FOLD YOUR NEGATIVES OR CUT 35MM FILM INTO SINGLE FRAMES, or they will be unscannable.

For our 35mm negative scanning service your shipment must be postmarked within 30 days of the purchase date. If shipped after, the pricing will go back to our regular pricing (all coupons and discounts are voided).

Packing Instructions

If your 35mm negatives are in sleeves, great! They will be protected from damage during shipping. If they are not in sleeves, we recommend placing the 35mm negatives in a standard envelope to prevent damage. DO NOT FOLD YOUR NEGATIVES OR CUT 35MM FILM INTO SINGLE FRAMES. This will render them unscannable.

Since 1990, we have preserved millions of precious memories. Send us your negatives today, and start enjoying them in digital format within a few short weeks!

 
Limit of Liability / Copyright Info
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What format are my negatives scanned at?

All scanned negatives are in a 24-bit JPEG format.

Q. What resolutions do you scan at?

We offer two different resolutions. Our standard service is 2,000 DPI, which is equivalent to a 6 megapixel file. We also offer 4,000 DPI scans, the equivalent of a 16 megapixel file, at a higher rate.

Q. How large of a print can I make from the scanned images?

We recommend up to an 8"x10" print from 2,000 DPI scans, however you can go larger, just be aware there may be some pixelization when printed larger. 4,000 DPI scans can produce clear 20"x30" poster sized prints.

Q. Can you scan single cut 35mm negatives?

No, unfortunately our equipment requires negative strips to contain at least 2 frames, preferably 3.

Q. Are my negatives returned to me?

Yes, we return all your negatives to you along with the DVD data disc with your scanned images.

Slide Scanning

Q. Can you scan 126mm or 110 negatives?

No, we only offer 35mm scanning.

Q. Where are my negatives scanned?

All orders negative scanning orders are processed at our Irvine, CA headquarters, founded in 1990. At no point do your negatives get shipped out of the country or to any other company for scanning.

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We'll email you a link to download your images. Choose how long you want this link to be available online. We recommend two months.
Please provide us with the email address you want us to send the notification to. (Please review email to ensure accurate delivery)
(Volume Discounts Available)
1 DVD for $19.95
2-3 DVDs for $12.95 each
4-6 DVDs for $9.95 each
7 or more DVDs for $8.55 each
Add the Express Scanning service that treats you to special privileges and custom services throughout the scanning process so your order is professionally scanned as the next order in line regardless of when it arrived. Otherwise, your order will be processed shipped out when completed, typically within 3 to 6 weeks of receipt. Adds 10¢ per scan. (Final completion time based on size of order.)


To upgrade to our super-fast Express VIP next-up SCANPASS service, you MUST first select the highest scanning resolution -- Choose 600 dpi resolution to access

Order a Photo Index Book for $95.50 per 1,000 negatives scanned. Pages are double sided and bound in a hard cover book with 25 images per 8½'' x 11'' page. Image rotation is NOT included with an order of the Photo Index Book from negatives.
All negatives on a strip must be scanned, minimum length 2 full frames. All 35mm negatives are scanned using Digital ICE and we color and density correct each image.
Signature confirmation service is HIGHLY recommended to ensure delivery of your photos back to you and only you. Otherwise the USPS carrier may just leave your box on your porch/mailbox leaving it susceptible to weather or theft.
Have your images saved to an 8GB thumb drive in addition to the standard DVD.

Return Delivery Options

USPS Priority Mail: You would like your entire order returned via USPS Priority Service and we will charge your credit card accordingly for shipping and handling

  • 1-500 photos - $19.95
  • 501-1,500 photos - $32.95
  • 1,501-2,500 photos - $37.95
  • 2,500+ photos - $49.95 and up - priced according to weight and destination (may ship via FedEx Ground instead of USPS

Split Delivery: For the quickest return of your scanned images. FedEx Standard Overnight just the scanned digital discs for $37.50 and we will return your slides separately via USPS Priority Mail service with an additional, complimentary duplicate disc. (Minimum USPS Priority mail S&H is $9.95 based on size of order, weight and destination, plus the additional $37.50 FedEx charge)

FedEx Domestic 2-Day Delivery:: You would like your entire order returned via FedEx Domestic, 2-day delivery (P.O. Boxes not accepted) and charge your credit card accordingly for shipping and handling..

USPS Priority Mail:I would like you to return my entire order via USPS Priority Service and charge my credit card accordingly for shipping and handling. (minimum $17.95 based on size of order, weight and destination. Typically the least expensive way to ship back.)

Split Delivery:Split return delivery. For the quickest return of my scanned images, please FedEx Standard Overnight just the scanned digital discs for $37.50 and return my negatives separately via USPS Priority Mail service with an additional, complimentary duplicate disc. (Minimum USPS Priority mail S&H is $9.95 based on size of order, weight and destination, plus the additional $37.50 FedEx charge).

FedEx 2-Day I would like you to return my entire order via FedEx Domestic, 2-day delivery (P.O. Boxes not accepted) and charge my credit card accordingly for shipping and handling.

USPS Priority Mail:Return USPS shipping included with prepaid box + 29.95 when Return Box option is selected.)

Resolution

All negatives on a strip must be scanned, minimum length 2 full frames. All 120mm negatives are scanned using Digital ICE and we color and density correct each image.

                                       1000dpi                       2000dpi
  • 1-125 frames:            $2.48                           $4.96
  • 126-750 frames:       $2.14                            $4.28
  • 751+ frames:             $1.95                            $3.90

USPS Priority Mail: I would like you to return my entire order via USPS Priority Service and charge my credit card accordingly for shipping and handling. (minimum $17.95 based on size of order, weight and destination. Typically the least expensive way to ship back.)

Split Delivery: Split return delivery. For the quickest return of my scanned images, please FedEx Standard Overnight just the scanned digital discs for $37.50 and return my negatives separately via USPS Priority Mail service with an additional, complimentary duplicate disc. (Minimum USPS Priority mail S&H is $9.95 based on size of order, weight and destination, plus the additional $37.50 FedEx charge).

FedEx 2-Day: I would like you to return my entire order via FedEx Domestic, 2-day delivery (P.O. Boxes not accepted) and charge my credit card accordingly for shipping and handling.

For more information regarding scan resolutions, review the product details below
Resolution

All 35mm slides are scanned using Digital ICE and we color and density correct each image. Cost per slide is based upon quantity.

Standard 2000 DPI (6MP)

  • 1-200 slides: 71¢
  • 201-499 slides: 62¢
  • 500-1499 slides: 49¢
  • 1500-2899 slides: 37¢
  • 2900-5799 slides: 34¢
  • 5800+ slides: 21¢


Standard 4000 DPI (16MP)
  • 1-200 slides: 95¢
  • 201-499 slides: 83¢
  • 500-1499 slides: 67¢
  • 1500-2899 slides: 54¢
  • 2900-5799 slides: 41¢
  • 5800+ slides: 27¢
Premium 2000 DPI (6MP)
  • 1-200 slides: 89¢
  • 201-499 slides: 78¢
  • 500-1499 slides: 62¢
  • 1500-2899 slides: 47¢
  • 2900-5799 slides: 42¢
  • 5800+ slides: 27¢
Premium 4000 DPI (16MP)
  • 1-200 slides: $1.19
  • 201-499 slides: $1.04
  • 500-1499 slides: 84¢
  • 1500-2899 slides: 68¢
  • 2900-5799 slides: 59¢
  • 5800+ slides: 40¢

USPS Priority Mail: You would like your entire order returned via USPS Priority Service and we will charge your credit card accordingly for shipping and handling. (minimum $17.95 based on size of order, weight and destination. Typically the least expensive way to ship back.)

Split Delivery: For the quickest return of your scanned images. FedEx Standard Overnight just the scanned digital discs for $37.50 and we will return your slides separately via USPS Priority Mail service with an additional, complimentary duplicate disc. (Minimum USPS Priority mail S&H is $9.95 based on size of order, weight and destination, plus the additional $37.50 FedEx charge)

FedEx Domestic 2-Day Delivery: You would like your entire order returned via FedEx Domestic, 2-day delivery (P.O. Boxes not accepted) and charge your credit card accordingly for shipping and handling.

Resolution

The fee is per roll, regardless of 15, 25 or 40 exposure. All APS negatives are scanned using Digital ICE and we color and density correct each image.All APS negatives are scanned using Digital ICE

2000 DPI (6MP)
  • $7.95
4000 DPI (16MP)
  • $12.95
Prem 2000 DPI (6MP)Prem 4000 DPI (16MP)
  • 65¢ Per Slide
  • 85¢ Per Slide each
Convert Reels: Additional $2.00 per reel PLUS USB ($55.95) or Hard Drive ($125)

Mac USB:MPEG-4 File on 64GB USB ($2 per reel PLUS $55.95 for USB)

PC USB:AVI File on 64GB USB ($2 per reel PLUS $55.95 for USB)

Mac Hard Drive:MPEG-4 File on 1TB HDD ($2 per reel PLUS $125.00 for HDD)

Mac Hard Drive:AVI File on 1TB HDD ($2 per reel PLUS $125.00 for HDD)

Convert VHS Tapes: Additional $5.00 per tape for converting to MPEG-4 file PLUS USB.

8GB USB:MPEG-4 File on 8GB USB ($5 per tape PLUS $15.95 for USB). (Approximately 7 tapes can be saved per drive)

64GB USB:MPEG-4 File on 64GB USB ($5 per tape PLUS $55.95 for USB). (Approximately 60 tapes can be saved per drive)

Convert/Upload VHS Tapes: Additional $5.00 per tape for converting to MPEG-4 file PLUS Upload.

Convert VHS Tapes: Additional $70.00 per box for converting to MPEG-4 file PLUS USB.

64GB USB:MPEG-4 File on 64GB USB ($70 per box PLUS $55.95 for USB)

Convert/Upload VHS Tapes: Additional $70.00 per box for converting to MPEG-4 file PLUS Upload.

Convert Reels: Additional $50 per box PLUS Upload

5-Days:File Upload ($50 per box PLUS $54.95 for Upload)

1-Month:File Upload ($50 per box PLUS $64.95 for Upload)

2-Months:File Upload ($50 per box PLUS $69.95 for Upload)

6-Months:File Upload ($50 per box PLUS $79.95 for Upload)

1-Year:File Upload ($50 per box PLUS $89.95 for Upload)

Convert Reels: Additional $50 per box PLUS USB ($55.95) or Hard Drive ($125)

Mac USB:MPEG-4 File on 64GB USB ($50 per box PLUS $55.95 for USB)

PC USB:AVI File on 64GB USB ($50 per box PLUS $55.95 for USB)

Mac Hard Drive:MPEG-4 File on 1TB HDD ($50 per box PLUS $125.00 for HDD)

Mac Hard Drive:AVI File on 1TB HDD ($50 per box PLUS $125.00 for HDD)

Convert Reels: Additional $2 per reel PLUS Upload

5-Days:File Upload ($2 per reel PLUS $4.95 for Upload)

1-Week:File Upload ($2 per reel PLUS $9.95 for Upload)

2-Weeks:File Upload ($2 per reel PLUS $12.95 for Upload)

1-Month:File Upload ($2 per reel PLUS $14.95 for Upload)

2-Months:File Upload ($2 per reel PLUS $19.95 for Upload)

6-Months:File Upload ($2 per reel PLUS $29.95 for Upload)

1-Year:File Upload ($2 per box reel $39.95 for Upload)

To reduce dust and service scratches, most slides are scanned using Kodak’s Digital ICE Technology.

Premium Scanning 2000 DPI (6MP) or 4000 DPI (16MP) - Our professional technicians hand scan each slide and carefully adjust the images to achieve the optimum color and density, ensuring each image is at its best.