Loose photographs are photos that are not in albums or mounted. They are individual photos that are contained in bundles or stacks. Please ensure your photos are free of blu-tack, sellotape, staples, paperclips etc.
Photos that we CAN scan:
Photos we will TRY to scan but may be unable:
Photos that we CANNOT scan:
You will not be charged for unscanned photos that are within the ‘TRY’ section or the ‘CANNOT’ section.
The premium 600dpi resolution we use to scan photographs is sufficient for most people. However, during the checkout process you have the option to upgrade to ultra-high 1200dpi (cost +50%) which has the following benefits:-
The following table compares 600dpi vs 1200dpi. Sizes are based on a 6×4″ print.
| 600dpi (Premium) | 1200dpi (Ultra-high) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel dimensions | 3600×2400 pixels | 7200×4800 pixels |
| Megapixels | 8.6 megapixels | 34.6 megapixels |
| File size | 1MB | 3MB |
| Enlarge to | 2 x original size | 4 x original size |
* sizes may vary slightly
Yes, we can organise your photos into folders but a surcharge of £1 per folder applies. Please indicate you would like your photos organised during checkout and then place your photos into clearly labelled bundles (with short, concise titles. Max. 20 characters. Longer titles will be shortened). For example, if you label a group of photos ‘Majorca 1996’ we will put them in a folder called ‘Majorca 1996’. We can also simply number your folders if you leave the bundles blank without a title.
Bundles should be contained in envelopes, plastic bags or secured with elastic bands. Slips of paper/card between bundles is not sufficient as these can move about during transit.
The total surcharge is calculated after scanning is complete and will be added to the final balance (e.g. 10 folders = £10 surcharge).