{"id":17572,"date":"2018-01-26T10:15:30","date_gmt":"2018-01-26T15:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/65.175.118.96\/?p=17572"},"modified":"2021-08-04T16:27:29","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T20:27:29","slug":"scanning-photographs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/scanning-photographs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Scan, Store, and Back Up your Family Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19568 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AM-blog-post-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Disorganized storage to organized archival storage that is scanned and backed up.\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/600;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Scan, Discover, Share, and Preserve your Photos<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Scan your old photographs, store the originals in archival materials, and then back up everything. This post explains why scanning your family archive is beneficial. Learn about different archival storage options. And remember to make back ups of your digital files!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">There are many easy-to-use scanners available these days, and scanning can help you preserve and share your family photos, albums, and 35mm slides.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">So, here are different ways scanning photographs and archival storage can benefit your family history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17583 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scanner-Photos-lo-res-copy-506x600.jpg\" alt=\"scanning photographs\" width=\"600\" height=\"711\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scanner-Photos-lo-res-copy-506x600.jpg 506w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scanner-Photos-lo-res-copy.jpg 641w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/711;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Large or Fragile Images<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/boxes#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17574 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Damaged-Print-Box-600x538.jpg\" alt=\"3 inch drop front storage box with photograph\" width=\"600\" height=\"538\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Damaged-Print-Box-600x538.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Damaged-Print-Box.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/538;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">This large 11 x 14&#8243; antique photograph shows the old family homestead during the 1870s. This one-of-a-kind image was mounted to a sheet of non-acid free board which has now become brittle with age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17575 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Damaged-Print-Scanner.jpg\" alt=\"Scanned photograph reveals more detail than naked eye\" width=\"855\" height=\"282\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Damaged-Print-Scanner.jpg 855w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Damaged-Print-Scanner-600x198.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Damaged-Print-Scanner-768x253.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 855px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 855\/282;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">By scanning this image before storing it, you can enlarge sections to help identify specific family members and other details in the image. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">You can also print copies of it for your photo album, or to email to other family members for their own collections or for help in identifying the people, places, dates, and events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The scan offers access to the image while the fragile original can be safely stored<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">&nbsp;in a resealable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/crystal-clear-bags#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crystal Clear Bag<\/a> with a sheet of acid-free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/acid-free-10-pt-card-stock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">White Card Stock<\/a> for support. Store it with other large family photos or documents in a 1-1\/2&#8243; or 3&#8243; deep <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/boxes#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drop Front Box<\/a>, which will provide a safe, archival environment for decades to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Tintypes and Other Small Photos<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">19th century tintypes are traditionally rather dark and small. By scanning them it is possible to brighten the scans for clarity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/enclosures#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17587 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tintypes-3-Portraits-with-Background-copy.jpg\" alt=\"scanning photographs\" width=\"855\" height=\"352\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tintypes-3-Portraits-with-Background-copy.jpg 855w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tintypes-3-Portraits-with-Background-copy-600x247.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tintypes-3-Portraits-with-Background-copy-768x316.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 855px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 855\/352;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Scanning photographs also allows you to make various temporary tone adjustments, making information written on the back easier to read. It also<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&nbsp;allows you to enlarge them to reveal dramatic detail that is otherwise lost in small format images like tintypes and snapshots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/enclosures#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17588 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tintypes-Individuals-Groups.jpg\" alt=\"Advantages of scanning photos include enlarging to see details\" width=\"854\" height=\"302\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tintypes-Individuals-Groups.jpg 854w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tintypes-Individuals-Groups-600x212.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tintypes-Individuals-Groups-768x272.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 854px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 854\/302;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Once scanned, name and organize your photographs however you&#8217;d like. You can name or group files based on <strong>family relations<\/strong> (mom&#8217;s family \/ dad&#8217;s family \/ etc.); by <strong>era<\/strong> (19th century \/ 1950s \/ etc.); or by <strong>type of photograph<\/strong> (tintypes \/ snapshots \/ 35mm slide images \/ photo album pages \/ etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17586 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tintype-Page-Groupings.jpg\" alt=\"Different ways to name computer files and organize your photographs\" width=\"508\" height=\"468\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 508px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 508\/468;\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After scanning archivally store the originals to reduce the amount of handling they endure. Using tintypes as an example, here are some ways that small photographs and snapshots can be stored for long-term preservation and easy access.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/enclosures#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17589 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tintypes-Products.jpg\" alt=\"Different archival storage options include sleeves and binder pages\" width=\"855\" height=\"551\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tintypes-Products.jpg 855w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tintypes-Products-600x387.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tintypes-Products-768x495.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 855px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 855\/551;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Placed in individual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/hd-poly-envelopes#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HD Poly Envelopes<\/a>, then into appropriately sized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/boxes#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Metal Edge Boxes<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Placed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/print-and-slide-pages#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Print Pages<\/a>, backed with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/acid-free-10-pt-card-stock#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acid-Free Card Stock<\/a> which you can write on with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/stabilo-all-pencils#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">archival Pencils<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/permanent-marker-pens#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Markers<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Placed in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/crystal-clear-bags#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crystal Clear Bag<\/a>, backed with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/acid-free-10-pt-card-stock#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acid-Free Card Stock<\/a>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Placed in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/collector-grade-ring-binders#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collector Grade Binder<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/binders#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">other archival three-ring binder or box<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Reviving Negatives<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Scanning can give you access to otherwise undiscovered or unseen negatives\u2014that don&#8217;t have corresponding prints\u2014that might be in your family archive. Below is a black and white negative from the 1930s and a color negative from the 1960s. They were scanned and then inverted using software that came with the scanner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/enclosures#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17578 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Negatives-Group.jpg\" alt=\"Scanned negatives can be easily inverted to positives\" width=\"855\" height=\"756\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Negatives-Group.jpg 855w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Negatives-Group-600x531.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Negatives-Group-768x679.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 855px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 855\/756;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After scanning, you can place your negatives in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/enclosures#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acid-free enclosure<\/a> such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/side-lock-film-sleeves#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Side Loading Film Sleeve<\/a>, or in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/hd-poly-envelopes#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HD Poly Envelope.<\/a> Then store multiple negatives in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/4-x-6-archive-envelopes#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4 x 6 Archive Envelope<\/a>, which is available separately or comes as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/4-x-6-archive-900-kit#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4 x 6 Archive 900 Kit<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/enclosures#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17579 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Negatives-Product.jpg\" alt=\"Store negatives in sleeves or envelopes\" width=\"855\" height=\"471\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Negatives-Product.jpg 855w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Negatives-Product-600x331.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Negatives-Product-768x423.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 855px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 855\/471;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Finding Treasures in 35mm Slides<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">35mm slides are one-of-a-kind images that were usually projected for viewing, rather than printed. If you have them in your collection there might be some great family photographs that you can scan and print.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/35mm-slide-storage-system#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17585 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Slides-Grandpa-Group.jpg\" alt=\"35mm slides can be scanned, printed, and shared\" width=\"753\" height=\"650\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Slides-Grandpa-Group.jpg 855w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Slides-Grandpa-Group-600x518.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Slides-Grandpa-Group-768x663.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 753px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 753\/650;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Choose a scanner that comes with templates or holders for scanning 35mm slides and strips of film negatives. This will allow you to unlock the secrets of these otherwise hidden treasure troves of family history. Alternatively, you can look for a company that will do the scanning for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/35mm-slide-storage-system#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17584 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Slides-Binders-Box-Group.jpg\" alt=\"Store 35mm slides in archival boxes or binders\" width=\"855\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Slides-Binders-Box-Group.jpg 855w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Slides-Binders-Box-Group-600x193.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Slides-Binders-Box-Group-768x247.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 855px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 855\/275;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Once scanned, store your slides in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/print-and-slide-pages#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">35mm Slide Pages<\/a> and then in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/binders#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an acid-free binder.<\/a> These pages are good if you don&#8217;t have a lot of slides and you want to store them with other items in your collection. For larger slide quantities, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/35mm-slide-box\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">35mm Slide Boxes<\/a>. Sold in packages of three, they will hold 200 slides per box. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/35mm-slide-storage-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">35mm Slide Storage Kit-1200<\/a> holds up to 1,200 slides and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/35mm-slide-storage-kits-2400\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">35mm Slide Storage Kit-2400<\/a> holds up to 2,400 slides. Both kits come in tan, black, and gray options.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Photos in Albums<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This is one of my all-time favorite family photographs! Yet it has been buried for decades between the pages of an old photo album. The solution? Scanning photographs from your albums will allow you to print them out and frame them, share them, and add them to your own family photo albums. Then you can store the original albums using archival supplies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17617 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Photo-Album-Swimmers-1-copy-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sepia toned photo of six women in old fashioned bathing costumes from around the 1920s\" width=\"760\" height=\"548\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Photo-Album-Swimmers-1-copy-1.jpg 760w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Photo-Album-Swimmers-1-copy-1-600x433.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 760px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 760\/548;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Scanning old albums is more challenging than loose photographs. The books are often large and fragile. You could outsource the project to a professional <a href=\"https:\/\/thephotomanagers.com\/hire-a-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo Manager<\/a>, or you could use your phone to photograph the pages or individual photos in the albums. There are even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/how-to\/how-to-scan-old-photos-with-your-phone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scanning apps<\/a> available for your phone. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">If the album has room, you can place <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/archival-tissue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Archival Tissue<\/a> between the pages for added protection. Store each album in an unsealed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/polyethylene-bags#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Polyethylene Bag<\/a> and then in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/metal-edge-boxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Metal Edge Box<\/a>, available in different styles and sizes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/boxes#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17580 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Photo-Albums-Group.jpg\" alt=\"Store vintage photo albums in poly bags inside archival metal edge boxes\" width=\"855\" height=\"487\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Photo-Albums-Group.jpg 855w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Photo-Albums-Group-600x342.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Photo-Albums-Group-768x437.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 855px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 855\/487;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Scanning Oversize Photographs<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This large, fragile image was scanned in two sections and seamlessly stitched together with software that came with the scanner. The print was placed in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/crystal-clear-bags#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crystal Clear Bag <\/a>with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/acid-free-10-pt-card-stock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Card Stock<\/a> backing for support, and then in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/boxes#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drop Front Box.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/boxes#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17593 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Moms-Photo-Group-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to scan and oversize image\" width=\"844\" height=\"705\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Moms-Photo-Group-1.jpg 844w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Moms-Photo-Group-1-600x501.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Moms-Photo-Group-1-768x642.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 844px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 844\/705;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Once scanned, a copy was made that includes a numbered key to who&#8217;s in the photograph, an identification made possible by simply asking grandma\u2014the only person who actually knows because she&#8217;s <em>in<\/em> this 70+ year old photo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">A printout of this keyed image was then placed across from a print from the scan (without the numbers and key) in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/print-and-slide-pages#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">archival&nbsp;8-1\/2 x 11&#8243; Print Pages<\/a>, and then into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/binders#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collector Grade Binder<\/a> as part of the family photo album.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>It&#8217;s Not Just for Photos!<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">While we&#8217;ve been discussing the value of scanning photographs throughout this blog, the same procedures can be used for all sorts of family letters, genealogy records, important documents, and cherished family recipes!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/binders#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17582 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Recipies-Groups.jpg\" alt=\"Old recipes can be scanned and stored in archival binders\" width=\"855\" height=\"310\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Recipies-Groups.jpg 855w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Recipies-Groups-600x218.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Recipies-Groups-768x278.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 855px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 855\/310;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This well-used family recipe book is literally falling apart. By scanning the important recipes within, they can be printed out and placed in protective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/print-and-slide-pages#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Print Pages<\/a> inside an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/binders#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">archival binder.<\/a> You can use the recipes and share them with family members.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Importance of Back Ups<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Scanning your photos makes them more accessible and easier to share. We encourage you to store the originals in archival storage supplies after you have scanned them. Lastly, back up your scans! You can back up your image files on the cloud or on an external hard drive or thumb drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/usb-memory-card-storage-kit#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17573 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Attic-Stuff-Thumb-Drive-Group.jpg\" alt=\"Back up your photo scans onto a thumb drive and keep it organized\" width=\"855\" height=\"357\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Attic-Stuff-Thumb-Drive-Group.jpg 855w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Attic-Stuff-Thumb-Drive-Group-600x251.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Attic-Stuff-Thumb-Drive-Group-768x321.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 855px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 855\/357;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">It&#8217;s very important to back up your files when scanning photographs or documents. If you have a lot of thumb drives and memory cards, organize and store them in our<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/usb-memory-card-storage-kit#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USB &amp; Memory Card Storage Kit.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Please<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/contact-us#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">call or email us<\/a> with any additional questions you may have on preserving photographs in your family archive.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scan, Discover, Share, and Preserve your Photos Scan your old photographs, store the originals in archival materials, and then back up everything. 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