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
We can certainly help you organise your photos into folders for a small fee of £1 per folder. To request this service, please select the option during checkout and group your photos into clearly labelled bundles with brief titles (longer titles will be shortened). For instance, if you label a set of photos as ‘Majorca 1996’, we will create a folder with that name. If you prefer, we can simply number your folders if no titles are provided.
Make sure your bundles are secured in envelopes, plastic bags, or with elastic bands, as slips of paper or card between bundles are not adequate since they may shift while in transit. The total surcharge will be calculated after the scanning process is complete and added to your final balance (for example, 10 folders would incur a £10 surcharge).