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Over 510 million memories preserved Hand-scanned, one photo at a time

What Other Formats
Can We Digitize?

We digitize more than just standard photo formats. Explore the additional formats we accept and find the right option for your collection.

Small Format
  • 110/126/127 slides / negatives
  • Stereo slides
  • 35mm single frame negatives
  • Disc negatives
  • Standard format with special handling
Medium Format
  • 120/220 negatives
  • 120/220 positives / transparencies
Large Format
  • Negatives over 4"x5"
  • Positives over 4"x5"
Documents & Large Photos
  • Printed photos over 8"x10" (up to 11"x14")
  • Newspaper clippings
  • Scrapbook pages
  • Letters or documents
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An open scrapbook with photos, newspaper clippings and a large-format negative
A woman looking at an old portrait scanned onto a tablet

What You Get

Photos fade over time, and digitizing is the only reliable way to preserve them. Here's what you get when you scan with us.

Expert digitization

Some formats require special handling and a different level of care. Our trained technicians know how to work with a variety of materials, from small, medium, and large-format film to oversized photos, documents, and scrapbook pages. Whatever you need to digitize, we handle each eligible format according to its specific requirements.

Safe & secure, right here in the USA

Your media holds memories that can never be replaced. That's why we treat your collection with the same care we'd give our own. Our U.S.-based team handles your items throughout the digitization process. From the moment your box arrives at our Indianapolis lab, every item is weighed, logged, and monitored by 24/7 camera surveillance. From arrival to return shipment, we take every precaution to protect your original media while turning your memories into digital files.

A convenient way to digitize more

Have a mix of materials to preserve? You can include eligible additional formats as part of your digitizing project, making it easier to bring more of your collection together.

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How Scanning
Works

We've designed the whole process
to be as pain-free as possible.

Step 1: Prepare your items

Gather the specialty film, large photos, documents, or scrapbook pages you want to digitize. Check the eligible formats and applicable pricing before placing your order.

Step 2: We scan your collection

Once your items arrive, our team processes them according to the requirements of each format. Some items may require special handling, depending on their size or type.

Step 3: Receive your digital files

Once processing is complete, you can access your digitized collection and enjoy your images and documents in digital form.

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Step 1
A courier handing over a shipping box
Step 2
Old photos laid on a flatbed scanner
Step 3
A hand holding a phone showing the scanned photo gallery
A faded portrait of two girls beside the same picture with its colors restored

What We Fix on
Every Image

Many scanning services just scan your images and send them back. We go further. Every image comes with these fixes, all included in the standard price.

  • Professional color correction
  • Red eye removal when needed
  • Image orientation
  • Photo cropping
  • Light scratches and dust removal

For images that need extra care, we also offer restoration services.

We Handle Your
Collection with Care

Some formats often require extra attention and specialized handling. From delicate film to oversized photos, scrapbook pages, and documents, our trained technicians take care to handle each item according to its specific needs.

All items are processed in our secure Indianapolis lab, where each item is weighed, tracked, and monitored by 24/7 CCTV. From arrival to return shipment, we take precautions to protect your original media and ensure it makes its way back to you safely, just as you sent it.

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Large-format negatives on a backlit film scanner

Simple, Fair Pricing

Choose the digitizing option that works best for your collection.

Pay-Per-Piece

A family photo print with a mounted slide and a strip of negatives

À la carte pricing

Best for smaller collections Pay for the individual items you send.
  • Custom per-piece pricing based on format
  • Review photos online before payment
  • Ideal for small or specialized projects
  • Discard up to 20% of scans you don't like
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ScanCafe Kit

The ScanCafe kit box with a VHS tape, film reels, slides and photos

Flat-rate pricing

Best for larger collections One flat rate for everything that fits.
  • No counting or itemizing
  • Mix photos, slides, negatives, tapes, and more
  • Four kit sizes for different collection sizes
  • Prepaid shipping box delivered to your door
Order Your Kit

We Digitize Other Formats Too

Have other photos, film reels, or videotapes you'd like to preserve? Explore our other digitizing services to find the right solution for your old media.

Frequently Asked Questions

What additional formats does ScanCafe accept?

We accept a range of formats beyond standard photo prints, including specialty slides and negatives, medium- and large-format film, oversized printed photos, newspaper clippings, scrapbook pages, letters, and documents. Check the format and size requirements before placing your order.

How much does additional-format scanning cost?

Pricing depends on the format and item type. Small-format items are $1.48 each, medium-format items are $2.48 each, large-format items are $5.48 each, and eligible documents and large photos are $1.25 each.

Can I send different formats in one order?

The service includes multiple eligible formats. Confirm that each item is accepted and follow the ordering instructions for any formats that require special handling.

What counts as a large photo or document?

Eligible printed photos can be larger than 8 × 10 inches, up to 11 × 14 inches. Newspaper clippings, scrapbook pages, letters, and documents are also included in the listed category.

Can you digitize old specialty film formats?

Yes. Eligible formats include 110, 126, and 127 slides or negatives, stereo slides, 35mm single-frame negatives, disc negatives, and 120/220 film. Large-format negatives and transparencies are also accepted within the listed category.

Will my original items be returned?

Yes, your originals are always returned safely.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Friendly, first-class service. My most recent project involving the scanning of a few hundred photos, many over 75 years old, was fantastic. The finished qualit...

Ronald Pulliam

When I started this process I was skeptical. How can I just pack up all my precious pictures and send them off somewhere? As it turned out this was the best thi...

Donna King

I sent about 130 pictures in to be put on a USB stick, and very pleased with the result. Digital images look great, and I shared with my family. Very happy with...

Stu Wicklund

ScanCafe was a great place to have my photo negatives turned into digital images. The images came out great and the negatives came back to me in perfect conditi...

Jeff Stanford

I just finished downloading the digital files from a dozen old 16MM family films that I submitted. All of them were shot in the mid to late 1950's and were sure...

Bill Reed

Scancafe delivered high quality 35 mm slide scan as promised. Customer service was effecient. Important memories were rescued :)

Tomas Ganz

Helpful staff, careful treatment of our slides, great care with keeping slides in order, and packaging them for posting. Highly recommend

Jeffrey Cheyne

I have trusted ScanCafe (nee GoPhoto) with many, many treasured photographs over the years. They are always returned exactly the way I sent them and I am absolu...

Rhonda H

Great service and quality wrt digitizing some of my APS film.

Cindy Mcgovern