Photo Scanning Service
Using a photo scanning service
We offer a professional photo scanning service that converts your photos to digital, using a flatbed scanner, so no streaking, the photos don't go through rollers, we can handle old, damaged, torn, misshapen photos without further damaging them.We always crop and rotate your photos for FREE.
We save you time!
We digitise photos in Dublin
Drop off \ collect your photos in Dublin.
We can handle any size of photos or documents up to A3.
We can digitise your photos onto:
- DVD
- USB
- share online
Photo Digitisation Service Quick Quote
What is the best way to scan old photos?
Since we started photo scanning in 2010 and we have digitised over 100.000 photographs here are our thoughts.There are several ways to digitise old photos.
- Use a photo scanning service
- Use a self-feeding scanner
- Use a flatbed scanner
- Use an app
Using a self-feeding scanner
If you don't already own a self-feeding photo scanner, this could be an expensive purchase they start at € 200 taking between 2 - 5 seconds per scan at 300dpi.
All sheet-feed photo scanners will suffer from one major downside, streaking. As you feed in your photos dust and dirt will be left on the scanner sensor leaving noticeable streaks.
Of course, you can clean the scanner and re-scan however this greatly reduces the headline speed and each scanned photo must be checked.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Fast scanning | Expensive to purchase scanner |
| Easy process | Streaking on digitised images |
| Photos could be damaged by being forced between rollers | Photos may need to be cropped |
| Photos may need to be rotated | |
| Photos must be in good condition |
Using a flatbed scanner
The best way to digitise your old photos!
To purchase a flatbed scanner prices start extremely low, at around € 75, each scan takes approx. 8 seconds to digitise your photos, more expensive photo scanners are quicker.
Although dust and dirt can still come off your precious photos the scanner bed is much easier to clean.
Depending on the scanner bed size it is also possible to scan more than 1 photo at a time, and some scanners have software that will extract each image separately.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Good quality images | Time consuming |
| Photos can be stuck to cardboard, or any stiff material | Expensive to purchase scanner |
| Photos can be mis-shapen, ripped or torn | Photos may need to be cropped |
| Photos may need to be rotated |
Using an app
You place the photo onto a hard surface then holding your phone over the photo you take a picture.
Now you have a digital copy of your photograph.
The apps usually incorporate features to improve image quality.
You may find it easier to purchase a specialist holder for your phone, which may improve the process for you.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Relatively cheap | Very time consuming |
| Easy process | Lower image quality |
| Photos may need to be cropped | |
| Photos may need to be rotated |
What you do
Remove your photos from the album.If you cannot remove your photos from the album see Information on scanning photo albums
Make sure your photos are clean and not dusty or sticky (from being in an album).
Some clients like to group their photos together (this is entirely optional).
The photos can then be sorted into separate themes or titles, e.g. 'Jill and Jakes Wedding 1998'.
We can then use these titles to organise your photographs.
Contact us and let us know when you are sending them.
We will provide an estimate of processing time, usually 48 hours from receipt.
Post them to us - please use registered post.
or
Arrange an appointment to drop them off in person. (Evenings are best)
What our customers say
I cannot recommend Gary enough. I work in a school and I contacted him to help with capturing the history of our school in its 110 year anniversary by scanning all the photographs. Gary’s advice and communication throughout the entire process was incredible. We had over 850 photographs, some dating back over 100 years, and they were all returned to me in the exact way I delivered them to him.
I now have all the historical photographs digitally and I am displaying them in our reception for all to see. It’s a great way for our school to celebrate the 110 years and also to not lock away old photos never to be seen again. Gary made this all possible. Thank you for your amazing work!
Stephen
Dublin
December 2024
Stephen
Dublin
December 2024
I'm absolutely delighted with the images, and the fast and efficient turnaround
😄👏
Emer
Dublin
November 2024
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Emer
Dublin
November 2024
Thank you very pleased with results amazed that some of the photos even came out!
Paul
Dublin
October 2024
Tweets by @yourphotoscaned
Paul
Dublin
October 2024
What we do
We offer professional photograph scanning services.All photos are scanned on a flatbed scanner.
Photograph requirements:
- Photo sizes from 1" * 1" to 11.69" * 16.53" (A3)
- Loose (not in an album)
- Clean not sticky from an album
- We can also scan photo albums
We make a scanned copy of your photograph(s)
Rotate where required.
Transfer all images to DVD, USB, SD card, or upload - you choose.
On request we can email copies for your approval and if requested upload to your favourite photo sharing web site.
Return to you by registered post.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
Can you scan my photos?
Yes! We can scan your photos onto DVD or USB, we can even upload
them into the cloud on request
Can you digitise my photographs?
We take your physical photographs and save digitial copies onto USB
or DVD, we can even upload them into the cloud on request.
How much does it cost to have photos scanned?
Up to 100 standard size photos scanned onto DVD is €20 at 300
DPI €30 at 600 DPI
Do you copy old photos in to a digital format?
Yes we have copied over 100,000 photos.
Do you copy old prints?
If by "prints" you mean photos, yes we can.
Can I use the scanned images for a photobook?
Absolutely, I believe that's what alot of people use the
service for
Should I get the photos scanned at 300 DPI or 600 DPI?
It depends what you want to use the images for. If you want to print
poster size then 600DPI would be better, or if your photobook
supplier asks for 600DPI then choose 600DPI. Otherwise for viewing
on screen 300DPI is fine.
Why don't you scan to TIFF format instead of JPEG?
TIFF is used by professional photographers, it is so call
loss-less format. JPG is much more common, your digital camera
or mobile photo will use probably use JPEG, the file sizes are
much smaller.
Can you convert Kodak PCD DVD's to jpg files
Yes we can convert pcd files to jpg.
How long does it take for you to process the photos?
It depends on the quantity, 100 photos generally takes 2 or 3
days, more than 1000 can take over a week. Remember all photos are
scanned on a flatbed scanner
Is it better to scan old photos or take pictures of them?
The quality of the image created by a scanner is far better that a
photo taken of a photograph. A scanner is a specialist tool for converting physical media to digital media.
How much do 100 photos weigh?
Typically a standard size photo weighs 4g, 100 photos will therefore
weigh 400g
Contact Us
If you have some questions or need help!
Telephone
087 656 4823Our Address
61 Melvin RoadTerenure
Dublin
D6W TX37
Find us on google maps
Get Directions to yourphotoscanned.comTechnical Information
File Types
There are many different file types for digital pictures. We use jpeg. Additional information is available here:See Wikipedia on jpg
DPI
We scan images to 300 dpi by default, but we can scan at the higher 600 dpi on request.See Wikipedia for info on dpi
SD Card
A type of memory card commonly used in digital cameras and electronic picture frames. Most computers also have SD card readers. Mobile phones generally use a smaller version mico SD. Some Television sets\DVD players can also read data from SD cards.See Wikipedia for info on sd cards
USB flash drive
A type of memory stick used for transferring data between computers. Some television sets\DVD players can also read data from USB Keys. Also known as thumb drives, USB sticks.See Wikipedia for info on USB flash drive
Megapixels
When it comes to digital cameras, the picture quality capability is measured in megapixels. For example, a 3.1 megapixel camera can take pictures with a resolution of 2048 x 1536, which equals 3,145,728 pixels. Typically a photograph that is 4" * 6" scanned at 300 dpi will be a 2 megapixel image whereas scanned at 600 dpi it will be a 4 megapixel image.See Wikipedia for info on Megapixels
Conditions
These are our conditions of business, by sending us your photographs you agree to these terms:- You state that you have full permission to copy these images.
- That you are the copyright holder of the photographs.
- That none of the photographs could be deemed pornographic.
- That none of the photographs show scenes of violence.
| Number of Photographs | Price |
|---|---|
| up to 100 Photographs | € 20.00 |
| 100 - 175 | 20 c per photo |
| 250 Photographs | € 45.00 |
| 176 - 375 | 18 c per photo |
| 500 Photographs | € 80.00 |
| 376 - 750 | 16 c per photo |
| 1000 Photographs | € 139.00 |
| 751 - 1500 | 13.9 per photo |
| 2000 Photographs | € 260.00 |
| 1501 - >>>> | 13 c per photo |
| Size | DPI | Price |
|---|---|---|
| up to 4"*5" | 300 | Std pricing |
| A4 | 300 | € 1.00 |
| A3 | 300 | € 2.00 |
| up to 4"*5" | 600 | Std pricing + 50% |
| A4 | 600 | € 2.00 |
| A3 | 600 | € 4.00 |
| up to 4"*5" | 1200 | € 1.00 |
| A4 | 1200 | € 4.00 |
| A3 | 1200 | € 8.00 |
Free
All orders include a FREE DVD.All photos are rotated FREE.
Minimum order for scanning € 20.00
Once your scanning order is above the minimum value, prices are charged per photo scanned.
Extras
Photos scanned at 600 dpi + 50 %.Kodak Photo CD
Copied to jpg format €10 per disk, subject to miniumum order.Additional digital copies are available on:
| DVD € 5.00 | USB € 10.00 | SD card € 15.00 |
Postage - An Post
See An Post for details Standard Postal Rates Registered Postal Rates Is it a Letter? a Package? or a Parcel?Payment
Request for payment can be made through Revolut see here for further information or PayPal, once your parcel is sent.External Links - Best photo scanners 2023
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