How much does it cost?
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Standard Print Pricing
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Standard Prints include the most popular print sizes; loose prints up to 8x10"
that are in good condition.
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Qty
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300dpi
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600dpi
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1-4999
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$0.39
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$0.59
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5000+
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$0.34
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$0.54
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Pricing includes: Scanning, basic color correction, 1st disc free. Copies are $6
per disc.
Visit our Smart Pricing
Calculator to get a custom quote.
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If your prints do not fall into the category of loose prints up to 8x10" (in
good condition)...don't despair! We can probably still scan them for a reasonable
handling fee.
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Non-Standard Type
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Price per scan
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Prints in Albums*
(page/print size up to 8x10")
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300 DPI
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$0.89
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600 DPI
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$1.09
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Prints in Albums*
(page/print size up to 11x17")
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300 DPI
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$1.29
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600 DPI
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$2.29
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Non-Photo Items
(ex. Newspaper Clippings)
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300 DPI
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$1.29
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600 DPI
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$2.29
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Scanning Prints Front & Back
(up to 8x10")
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volume pricing
+ $0.20 each side
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*Volume pricing does not include taking photos out of albums, we prefer the customer
remove the prints. We do not put the prints back in the album, we recommend the
customer purchase a photo storage box to have the prints returned in or we can place
them in Ziploc bags.
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Do you offer a volume discount?
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We have a price break for standard prints at orders over 5000. Please see the Pricing chart for more details
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What do you consider a Standard Print?
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Standard prints are loose, up to 8x10", and in reasonably good condition. "Loose"
is defined as not being glued to a page, under glass (we will have to remove all
photos from frames to scan them), or mounted to cardboard. "Good condition"
is defined as not curled, sticky, cut into shapes, ripped, or torn. Color issues
(such as fading) are not a factor in determining condition. We will try to
fix color issues as part of our basic service.
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What if my project contains prints that don't
fall under the Standard category?
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Don't worry, we can scan your non-standard prints for a small handling charge. Some
common Non-Standard Prints we handle are over 8x10"(up to 11x17"), photos
glued to an album page or heavy cardstock, or Non-Photo documents such as newspaper
articles and cards. See our Pricing chart for common pricing.
If you don't see what you are looking for, contact us!
We'll be happy to discuss your project with you.
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My prints are in albums. Is that a problem?
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No Problem. We can still scan your prints but additional charges may apply. There
are an assortment of album types so please refer to the pricing
chart and then contact us to discuss your project if you have any questions.
Please note that if you choose not to remove your photos from albums, we'll
charge a small handling fee to remove the photos but we do not put the prints
back in the album. For this reason we recommend the customer purchase a photo
storage box in which to have the prints returned or we can place them in Ziploc
bags for return shipment.
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How do I determine which resolution is
best for my project?
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We scan standard prints at 300 or 600dpi (dots per inch). That means that from a
4x6 print at 300dpi you'll get an image that is 1200 x 1800 pixels or 2400 x
3600 for 600dpi. From our tests, 300 dpi provided the best balance between quality
and size using standard photographs for viewing and printing purposes. If you plan
to do significant cropping on the images, or plan to make reprints at up to double
the original photo's size, you may want to consider 600 dpi. A good resource
for learning more about resolution is our Resolving
Resolution page.
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What about shipping charges?
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Shipping costs are separate from scanning costs. Through our partnership with FedEx
you can print out a label right from our website after you submit your order form.
You can use any courier that you wish to send the images to us, but we recommend
you use and air service with tracking whenever possible. You also choose your return
shipping method, and we charge you the published rates based on the courier, weight,
and shipping method of your package.
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What if my photo(s) have a copyright symbol?
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If your photos have a copyright symbol we can scan them it if permission is granted
by the copyright owner or if you agree to sign a waiver that you will only be using
the DVD we make as a backup of the material you legally own and not for resale or
other commercial purposes. Download our Copyright Waiver PDF,
print, sign, and include in your shipment when placing your order.
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Do you offer Rush Service?
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Yes. The additional cost for this service is 50% of the scanning price ($50 minimum).
Please contact us about rush orders as we will have to
approve rush orders on a case by case basis.
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Will my photos be sent anywhere else?
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All of the processing work is done at our location in Arizona. Your photos only
leave our facilities when they are on their way back to you.
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Can I see some samples of your work?
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Of course! We have a few customers who were kind enough to allow us to use their
photos on our site as examples of our work. Use the link below to have a look. If
you have any questions or concerns, contact us!
Samples of our print scans
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Can I try you out before I send all my photos?
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Sure! We have no minimum so you will just pay for what you send. We are confident
you will be satisfied with the quality of our service.
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Should I choose to get my scanned images
on CD or DVD?
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The most important difference between a DVD and a CD is the amount of data it can
hold. While a CD can hold 650MB of data, a DVD can hold 4.7GB of data or nearly
7 times as much. We can store about 7 times more of your digital photos on 1 DVD
data disc as we can on 1 CD. That means you'll have fewer discs to manage and
you'll save money on discs. Please note: A DVD Data Disk is not a movie. DVD
is a storage medium just like the CD. It can hold any kind of data, including digitized
movies but it is not exclusive to movies. If you would like to watch
your photos on your television as a slideshow, we recommend that you order one of
our DVD Slideshow Movies.
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Should I choose to get my images back
in TIFF, JPEG, or BOTH file formats?
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TIFF vs JPEG: TIFF is the original file format
your photos are scanned into. TIFF files are recommended if you will be doing
enhancement or editing your files. The downside of TIFF files are their large size,
and that they are less a common file format than JPEGs. JPEGs are compressed, so
they are about a fourth the size of the TIFF files. JPEGs are the most commonly
used file format for images, so most any application that deals with images will
be able to deal with JPEGs. You can read more about file formats on our
Resolving Resolution page.
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Can I watch the DVDs you create in my DVD
player?
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When we refer to storing your images on a DVD, we're talking about storing the
JPEG or TIFF files on the disc for use on your computer. As an add on service we
can also make a DVD Slideshow Movie using your
images to make a slideshow with music that is formatted to play on most DVD players.
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How Many Photos Fit on a Disk?
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A CD can hold 650MB and a DVD can hold 4700 MB (4.7 GB). Here are the numbers for
prints (these numbers are estimates, actual results may vary):
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Will I be able to edit my photos after they
are transferred?
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Sure! These are your photos to do with what you like. The discs we send you will
be read-only (meaning you won't be able to make changes to that disc), but once
you copy them to your computer, they are no restrictions. We even have a
CD to Hard Drive Utility available to help you copy your images from your
disc to your hard drive (PC only). It will also give you the option of converting
TIFF files to JPEG and will take off the read-only attribute from your files after
they're copied.
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Can I order extra copies? How much do
they cost?
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We keep all the files we need to make additional copies for 14 days after your order
is completed. Simply call us and we'll send more copies your way or even deliver
them to a friend or relative as a gift. The cost is $6 per disc.
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