Professional Slide Scanning Services for Lasting Digital Preservation

Q: Will you accept slides in carousels or do I need to remove them first?

We accept slides still in carousel or magazine holders and will create a file folder for each set of slides with any subject titles written on the groups. The slides are removed, scanned, and replaced in the same order we receive them.

Q: What is the best way to estimate how many slides I have?

A good way to estimate the number of slides you have is to stack them and measure them with a ruler. One inch of slides equals approximately 20 slides. For example, 5 inches of slides should be about 100 slides.

Q: Do you clean dust from slides?

We inspect and clean each slide as needed before digitizing by using air brushes attached to air compressors, and will use microfiber cloth and emulsion cleaner if needed. Our manual Photoshop editing process also digitally corrects surface blemishes.

Q: What scanning resolution do you use?

High resolution is our standard, which offers greater flexibility for cropping and enlarging the digital images. This includes 4000 dpi resolution for standard slide formats in 2″ x 2″ mounts and 3000 dpi for 120 medium formats. A 4000 dpi resolution of 35mm format results in a digital image size of about 3600 x 5400 pixels or about 20 megapixels.

Q: What scanning equipment do you use?

Depending on the condition of the slides and the format, we use well maintained Nikon Coolscan LS-9000ED scanners, as well as Nikon DSLR cameras coupled with SlideSnap Pro Scanners.

Q: What image file format options do you offer?

The standard digital image output we offer is JPEG. Uncompressed TIFF format is optional by request for a surcharge.

Q: How will I get my digital files back?

We transfer your photos and videos to user-friendly digital formats. Files are output to a USB flash drive and/or a digital download link. This allows you to easily view, organize, and share your memories on computers, TVs, and mobile devices.

Q: Do you also offer printing services from scanned slides?

We specialize in digitization and do not offer printing services. You can use the digital images to make prints from your preferred photo lab.

Q: What is included in the price per image?

The list price includes our Premier Service. Each photo is carefully scanned by hand using flatbed scanners at high resolution for archival quality digital images, which offers increased flexibility for enlarging, editing, and printing. Then, each photo is professionally cropped and retouched by hand for the best quality results. We do not use any automatic processes for the retouching process. All images are reviewed 3 times through our digitizing process for proper quality assurance.

Q: My slides have descriptions written in pen on the slide border. Can those be included in the digital file?

We do custom title groups of slides, but do not offer individual metadata entry per slide. We digitize in the sequential order we receive them to help make it easy to correlate the digital to originals if you wish to transcribe information.

Convert Film Slides to Digital With Precision and Care

Slides contain decades of family memories, travel experiences, and historical moments that deserve careful preservation. Memories Renewed helps clients protect aging slide collections through precise digitization and archival-quality processing. Our experienced team converts fragile slides into organized digital files that are easier to store, share, and enjoy across modern devices for generations ahead.

Why Clients Trust Memories Renewed

Since 2005, Memories Renewed has been helping families preserve treasured negatives through precise digitization and attentive customer service. In the only comprehensive evaluation of over 30 companies in the digitization space done by WireCutter Magazine, Memories Renewed was rated the best digitization service. When you want it done right, Memories Renewed is the right choice. Our slide scanning services and customized archival solutions offer a reliable method for preserving memories, making them easier to access, share, and enjoy for future generations with exceptional clarity and organized digital storage.

35mm Format

110 Format

126/127/828 Format

120 Format

Stereo Format

PRICING

$1.00 each
Any Size in 2″ x 2″ Mounts*

$1.50 each
Stereo Format**

$3.00 each
120 Medium Format

* add $.50 per image for Airequipt, magazine tray, or pocket slide sleeves
** only the best version of the two stereo images will be digitized

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We accept slides loose, in boxes, in carousels, or in magazine holders and will return your slides in the same packaging and ordering as received. We accept slides mounted in cardboard, plastic, and glass.

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OUR PROCESS

Order Received, Organized, and Cleaned

Organized Digital File Management
A well-organized archive makes browsing and sharing digital memories far more convenient. Upon receipt of your order we sort your memories and create custom-labeled folders that align with your original groupings, helping clients easily locate specific events, vacations, or family collections once the project is complete.

Detailed Cleaning and Quality Control
Slides often accumulate dust, scratches, and age-related discoloration over time. Each slide is inspected and cleaned as needed with gentle brushes and microfiber cloth. Digital corrections are also made to aid in producing clean images free from dust and scratches.

Each image receives manual adjustments for alignment, cropping, and color improvement to help create polished digital copies. Surface blemishes and dust marks can also be reduced when appropriate. These refinements improve image presentation while preserving the authenticity of the original photographs.

We do not submit your photos to AI image enhancement services. Our Premier service includes digital image touch up by an experienced senior human image editor, not an AI engine. We also offer scanning only without any editing for a 30% discounted rate for those who wish to do their own editing.
Scanning and Editing

Convert Film Slides to Digital With Precision and Care
Preserving slides requires specialized equipment, technical expertise, and careful handling. Our digitizing process is designed to maintain image detail while improving accessibility and long-term storage for valuable collections. Families looking to convert film slides to digital formats can depend on our careful workflow and high-resolution imaging process.

High-Resolution Image Capture
We use advanced scanning equipment to produce clear, detailed digital images with excellent sharpness and color accuracy. Each slide is individually processed at high resolution, creating digital files suitable for enlargements, archiving, and convenient digital viewing. Clients seeking professional slide scanning services appreciate our commitment to exceptional clarity, accurate color reproduction, and consistently reliable results.

We do not submit your photos to AI image enhancement services. Our Premier service includes digital image touch up by an experienced senior human image editor, not an AI engine. We also offer scanning only without any editing for a 30% discounted rate for those who wish to do their own editing.

Support for Multiple Slide Formats
We accept a wide variety of slide formats, including 35mm slide scanning, medium format, stereo, 110, and 126 slides. Whether your collection is stored loose, in carousels, or in magazine trays, our team preserves the original order and packaging throughout the scanning process to maintain organization and consistency.
Review, Finalization, and Output

Easy Access to Your Digital Files, No Gimmicks
After converting your slides to high quality digital images and editing (when applicable) your order is reviewed by a senior member of our quality assurance team to ensure a satisfactory final product. Once your final files are ready and your order is paid for in full, your files can be accessed through downloadable cloud access or saved and output onto appropriately sized USB storage devices. No subscriptions or paywalls required to access your files! Our team ensures files are organized clearly and formatted for convenient viewing across modern devices and platforms.

Archive Storage and Long-Term Retrieval
Once you’ve received your order your digital memories are yours to enjoy for years to come. However, should you misplace your USB or otherwise lose your digital files, Memories Renewed does maintain a “cold” archive of old projects. Should you find yourself in need of this service please contact us via email or by phone and we can assist you in placing an Archive Retrieval order.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will you accept slides in carousels or do I need to remove them first?

What is the best way to estimate how many slides I have?

Do you clean dust from slides?

What scanning resolution do you use?

What scanning equipment do you use?

What image file format options do you offer?

How will I get my digital files back?

Do you also offer printing services from scanned slides?

What is included in the price per image?

My slides have descriptions written in pen on the slide border. Can those be included in the digital file?

How will my digital transfers be organized?

Do you digitize stereo slides?

Professional Slide Scanning Services for Lasting Digital Preservation

Convert Film Slides to Digital With Precision and Care