Other file formats available and higher resolution scans available. For extensive damage, see Photo Restoration.
All our pricing is upfront. We'll give you an estimate when we get your order. If something comes up, we will contact you.
All photo digitization is done here in our office. Whether you have ten or 10,000, your photos are scanned here.
Photos are flatbed scanned to get the best quality (no page scanners) and digitized at 600ppi (higher resolutions available).
We will rotate each image to its proper orientation.
Each image will be precisely cropped to remove the edges of the paper photo.
Each image will be color corrected to bring out the lost colors. We do this MANUALLY with EACH PHOTO. This is not an automated process.
We can do some light touch-up work to remove defects in the image like dust, light scratches, or small folds.
We will name your JPG images based on groups of at least 50. Just place the loose photos in a zippered plastic bag and write a name on the outside (for example, Kevin School Years). Other file formats are also available.
Here is a sample of the color correction results of a digitized paper photo.
You can use the slider to compare the color correction before and after. The level of improvement varies, but in general, the transferred digital image will look better than the original photo.
Excellent job and professional attitude. I was surprised they could improve the image quality of some of these old photos so much. I will use them again for digitizing a bunch of old slides I have from the years I lived overseas.
Be sure to remove your photos from frames, albums, folders and binders. Photos must be loose and placed in zippered plastic bags. You can put as many as you like in the bag, though there must be at least 50 photos in each group for custom group file naming.
Each file will have an overall name and sequence number at the end. For example, "1986-1987_001" or "Kate_001". When a date is available, we will start each group with the year for easy reference like "1985_Reunion_001". Just write the overall name for that group on the outside of the plastic bag. (50+ per group).
Every photo is different and some need more attention than others. Image Enhancement helps with photos that are off-color, have spots, small folds, or fading. Your photos are scanned at a higher quality and then our editors review each image one-by-one. They will assess each image individually and use image software to improve it. Most photos benefit from the enhancement. If you only want some of your photos enhanced, place those in a separate bag.
Yes. There are two options. One, we can scan the back of the photo. It will be numbered next to the face of the photo, so you'll see the front then back. The next option is for individual custom file names. We will name each photo with the information written on the back. A photo with "Grandma and Grandpa 1936" on the back would have the file name "1936_GrandmaAndGrandpa". This method allows all your photos to be sorted by date (when a date is available). Both these options are an additional charge. Contact us to discuss your photos and the best way to prepare them for scanning.
Standard scanning includes photos up to 8 x 10 inches. However, we can scan photos, documents and prints that are much larger. Prices vary depending on actual size and item type.
Once scanning is complete (and optional image enhancement), your images are ready for delivery. You can choose USB drive or Cloud Delivery (or both). For the USB drive, we'll copy all the files to the drive and return it with your media. For Cloud Delivery, we will upload your image files to a secure location and email you a link so you can download them to your computer. For step-by-step instructions, check out Downloading Files from Dropbox. This link is private and temporary, so be sure to save them to your personal storage.
Absolutely! We offer basic and custom slideshows. You can choose either. Our custom slideshows are amazing! We combine your choice of music and video effects to create a memorable video to celebrate any event. Learn more about custom slideshow packages here.
Yes, we give your photos back to you. We also offer the option to hold your media for 30 days. Many people who ship orders to us like this option to reduce return shipping costs. This allows them to review their conversions and then after 30 days, we will dispose/recycle the media.
Yes. For orders over 2,500 photos, we offer a quantity discount. The rate will be custom quoted based on the number of photos you have, the sizes of the photos, and the desired completion date. Contact us to tell us more about your photos.
Of course! Place your order and get packing tips for your photos. When we receive it, we will give you an estimate and expected completion date. Need it done fast? Let us know your deadline and we'll do whatever we can to meet it.
I have used Video MVP for 20+ years, but particularly in the last 3 for digitizing hundreds of family photos and videos. The quality and pricing is better than other widely available similar products/companies and the communication and customer service is top notch. I will never use any other service for preserving my family's archives. Double bonus is that they're all just nice and friendly people who genuinely care about your media project. In a cynical, profit oriented world, you cannot ask for better customer care.
Lost your paper print of a precious photo? We can scan your negatives to digital images.
Get your home videos converted to digital file or DVD. Enjoy and share them again!
I want to thank you for quickly digitizing old family photos for me. The photos you digitized had been lost for many years and we were able to put them on his (father-in-law) large TV screen. He enjoyed sharing details of the family farm with his grandkids. Your extra effort was appreciated more than I can express.
This photo from 1921 was nearly 3 feet long! (click photo to see full screen) We can digitize large photos as well as objects such as patches, awards, newspaper clippings and more. Oversized photos can be difficult to get scanned. We give large photos the same attention as we would a standard 4x6 photo.
We had some old photos scanned so we could share them with family members who couldn't have the originals. The color correction was so good that I'm glad we did it just for ourselves. This company does great work. Highly recommend!
We get orders from all across the United States. No matter what you have: video tapes, film, audio reels, slides, photos, or more, we can convert all your media to digital.
