Preserving your family history
Photo Scanning in St. Louis Park, MN
We digitize treasured old photographs using professional techniques that result in high resolution files which can be enjoyed on today's technology. In addition to photographs, we also scan special documents, awards, certificates, letters and artwork. Once digitized, your items will be safely stored on a USB drive or delivered via digital download for convenient access. Easily view your images on mobile devices, smart TVs and computers. Make copies of your files to share with family members around the world.Don't Wait Until It's Too Late
Minnesota winters are hard on a lot of things — and old photos are no exception. Water damage, fire, humidity, even just time can destroy printed memories that took a lifetime to accumulate. Those pictures of your parents when they were young, your kids on their first day of school, letters in handwriting you'd recognize anywhere — none of it can be recreated. Having it all digitized means that no matter what happens to the originals, the memories themselves are safe.
Professional & Local Digitizing Services
With over 30 years of experience, our expert team of archivists handles every project with the utmost care at our St. Louis Park, MN facility. Your priceless memorabilia never leaves our care. All of our photo scanning includes basic color correction and auto-orientation on the completed media. Your original media will be returned once your project is complete. Estimates and quotes are available, upon request.
Prints are sorted by size for efficiency.
Individually digitized with a high-resolution scanner.
Adjusted for color, sharpness + vibrancy.
Resulting in digital images to enjoy on today's tech.
About Loose Print Scanning:
Loose print scans are captured on a roll scanner that has pressure sensitive rollers and paper guides. Acceptable sizes for loose print scans are 2" x 2" size up to 8.5" x 11". Scans include the entire image, including borders. Loose print scans can not have adhesive or other sticky substances on them, no post-it notes on the backs, no rips or tears that could get caught, and cannot be rigid or mounted to board. Loose prints that do not meet these requirements will be considered small format flatbed scans. Tip: To estimate the number of prints you have, measure your stack of prints. Every 1" of loose prints equals approximately 100 prints.
Bulk Photo Scans
Prints are scanned at 600dpi and delivered as JPEGs, allowing up to 2X enlargements.
| 1-30 Prints | $25.00 each |
| 31-200 prints | $0.65 each |
| 201-500 | $0.60 each |
| 501-2000 | $0.55 each |
| 2000+ | $0.50 each |
Additional options: Color enhancement and higher 1200 dpi resolution scans are available.
Flatbed Scans
Prints up to 8.5x11 that can not be bulk scanned due to thickness, mounting, fragilitity etc.
| 1-9 Prints | $10.00 each |
| 10-19 prints | $8.00 each |
| 20-29 prints | $7.00 each |
| 30-39 prints | $6.00 each |
| 40-49 prints | $5.00 each |
| 51-99 prints | $4.00 each |
| 100+ prints | $3.00 each |
Additional options: Color enhancement and higher 2400 dpi resolution scans are available.
Oversized items, 3D items and artwork can also be digitized. See an associate for an estimate.
Digital Storage & File Delivery
Files are provided via WeTransfer digital delivery and are included with the service fee.
| WeTransfer Digital Download | Included with service fee. |
| Linhoff USB Drive | $15.00 each |
| CD | $5.00 each |
| External Hard Drive | $125.00 each |
We recommend ordering multiple devices to share with family members and act as a duplicate copy for less risk of loss.
How it works:
From digitizing a single photograph to professionally converting an entire generation of family photographs, we've seen it all. Work with one of our archiving consultants to outline solutions that fit your needs.
Begin by selecting and sorting the prints that you'd like preserved. Gather them from albums, boxes, drawers and relatives first.
We can digitize nearly any size print up to 12x18 and sometimes larger. Framed or mounted prints can also be scanned."
We recommend a USB drive for each family member. In addition, we suggest backing up your files with a trusted cloud service for long term storage.
When bringing in loose prints, please remove any staples, tape, and paperclips.
All prints are scanned with high-resolution scanning equipment in our Minneapolis area production facility.
Your one-of-a-kind printed family history deserves to be preserved for future generations to enjoy.
Photo Scanning FAQs
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Why should I convert my printed photos to digital?
Digitizing your photos helps preserve them from fading, damage, or loss. Digital files can be stored safely, shared easily, and enjoyed on modern devices for generations to come.
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Will converting my photos to digital improve their quality?
Yes, in many cases scanning can enhance your photos. Old prints can be color-corrected, sharpened, and restored digitally, giving them new life while retaining the original look.
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How does digitizing protect my memories?
Unlike physical prints that can fade, tear, or be damaged by moisture or sunlight, digital files can be backed up in multiple locations, keeping your memories safe from accidents and natural wear.
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Can I share digital versions of my photos with family and friends?
Absolutely! Once digitized, photos can be easily shared via email, cloud storage, or social media. We recommend purchasing additional copies of your USB or DVD to distribute to family members. Doing this provides your family multiple pack ups and allows each family member to manage their scans as they wish.
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What format will my photos be saved in?
High-resolution JPEG files, which are widely compatible and perfect for archiving, reprinting, or editing.
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How should I prepare my photos for scanning?
As with all of our archiving services, a good rule of thumb: if you bring in a physical mess, you'll get a digital mess in return. Have your photos and documents organized in advance, and we'll scan your originals in the same order — just make sure they're clearly marked. Plastic bags with labels, stacks banded together with an index card, or items loose in a box or tub all work fine. If your originals aren't in a specified order, we'll scan them grouped by size.
For more information, please contact us.
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