Photo/Slide FAQ
Below are the most common asked questions relating to our photograph and slide scanning service
We can scan all sizes from passport size to A4
Yes. Each service has an information page, at the bottom of this page you will find a calculator for estimating the cost. Of you can contact our office and we will be happy to provide a quotation - Just Call 0800 043 0668
Yes, all material is returned once the project is completed.
We accept negatives on a strip ( normally 4 or 6 ) and also negatives on a roll ( normally 24 or 36 )
Yes, all scans are colour graded after the scan to restore the natural colours. This is done using Kodak and Adobe Lab Software.
It is possible to scan glass-mounted slides, however, it is preferred to scan the image without the glass panels as this gives much better results.
As standard, we supply the scan in TIFF and JPEG format. TIFF files are uncompressed and represent the highest quality, they are much larger in file size than JPEG images. JPEG images are compressed in file size and much better for sharing.
We prefer the receive the photographs removed from any album. This allows for better scanning quality.
This technology is used to electronically remove dust and marks from slides and negative scans. The technology works by performing an infrared scan of the film surface to detect dust and dirt, then using imaging software the marks are automatically removed from the final image.
