Purchase Pay-Per-Photo Scan Service
Code: PPSS-Pro

Pay-Per-Photo Scan Service

Individual photos +

13¢ per scan. ($25 Minimum)

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Additional Pricing Information

Your card will be charged a $25 minimum scanning fee when placing the order. Upon completion, the total order amount will be calculated and charged based on the number of photos, optional services, and selected return shipping option, minus the initial minimum service fee. The minimum fee is for scanning and additional scanning options. It does not include return shipping. Once any of our online services have been ordered, all sales are final and retroactive price changes will not be honored. No cancellations or refunds. If your order exceeds $25, you are fully credited this deposit when your order is completed. If you order total is less than $25, the balance is applied towards the processing service fee. Excluding applicable sales tax.

How To Order

Select Resolution (Choose 300 or 600 dpi):
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Use our Pay-per-Scan Pro option for the fastest standard turnaround time.  Most orders are completed within a few weeks; express same-day scanning is available as an add-on.

If you only have a few photos that you need scanned, our flexible Pay-Per-Scan Pro service allows you to send us as few or as many photos as you’d like.

Our popular photo scanning service allows you to choose:

  • Archival - 300 dpi resolution for 13¢ per scan
  • Professional - 600 dpi resolution for 30¢ per scan.

We accept photos that range in size from 3x3” to 8x10” and we can scan photos in a specific order for an additional cost.

Your card will be charged a $25 minimum scanning fee when placing the order. Upon completion, the total order amount will be calculated and charged based on the number of photos, optional services, and selected return shipping option, minus the initial minimum service fee. The minimum fee is for scanning and additional scanning options. It does not include return shipping. Once any of our online services have been ordered, all sales are final and retroactive price changes will not be honored. No cancellations or refunds.

Before you mail your photos to us, please read our guidelines for how to prepare your photos for scanning. 

All work is completed on site and handled with the greatest of care by trained professionals. You’ll have your photos back within a few short weeks.

For our Pay Per Photos 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).

Key Features

  • Orders include your scanned images (150dpi, True Color, 24-bit JPEG) with a digital download to your email
  • 1-business day scanning available
  • All photos are returned to you

Since 1990, we have preserved billions of precious memories. Check this item off your to-do list, and send us your photos today!

How it works

  • Place your order today and you will be charged our minimum scanning fee of $25 as a deposit which will be credited back to you once the order is complete (if applicable). Minimum fee is for scanning and additional scanning options. It does not include return shipping.
  • Pack up your photos as detailed in the organizing and packing instructions. It is highly recommended that you use a brand new box for shipping.
  • Be sure to include a copy of your invoice with your photos so we can match up your order to our system. If not included, it may cause delays as we try to figure out who the shipment belongs to. This step is ABSOLUTELY necessary when the return address on the shipment does not match our customer records, as when shipped from a UPS store, for example.
  • Once received, we will contact you notifying you of its arrival.
  • Upon completion, your credit card will be charged the appropriate shipping charges and any overage beyond the $25 minimum scanning fee.
  • Due to swift changes in technology, your shipment must be postmarked within 30 days of the purchase date. If shipped after, the pricing for our services on the day it is postmarked will be in effect.
  • Before ordering, please click here for detailed instructions and information to enhance your photo scanning project.

Other Related Services


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.