{"id":23847,"date":"2025-12-22T08:10:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T13:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/?p=23847"},"modified":"2025-12-24T11:40:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T16:40:06","slug":"magnetic-photo-albums-are-bad-for-your-photographs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/magnetic-photo-albums-are-bad-for-your-photographs\/","title":{"rendered":"Ditch Your Magnetic Photo Albums"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Magnetic photo albums are bad for your photographs. Learn why and how to remove the photos and put them into an archival alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"753\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-front-archival-methods.jpg\" alt=\"Red faux leather cover of a magnetic photo album from the 1980s featuring &quot;Photo Album&quot; imprinted in gold.\" class=\"wp-image-23848 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-front-archival-methods.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-front-archival-methods-600x452.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-front-archival-methods-768x578.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/753;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The ubiquitous &#8220;magentic&#8221; photo album was all the rage in the mid to late 20th century. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Magnetic Album?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Popular from the 1960s onward, magnetic photo albums are mass produced, often spiral bound, self-adhesive books for storing one&#8217;s photos. The magnetic refers to the adhesive and the plastic overlay on each page. You would simple peel back the plastic sheet and adhere your photos to the pre-glued page then replace the plastic sheet over the top of them. The ease and simplicity of use, affordability, and the large variety of cover designs made these extremely popular for creating photo albums in the late 20th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"888\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-inside-BLOG-1500x888.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage magnetic photo album from the 1980s with before and after home renovation photos\" class=\"wp-image-23892 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-inside-BLOG-1500x888.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-inside-BLOG-600x355.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-inside-BLOG-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-inside-BLOG-1536x910.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-inside-BLOG-2048x1213.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1500\/888;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Everyone used magnetic photo albums in the late 20th century because they were inexpensive and easy to use.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the first quarter of the 21st century comes to a close, fewer people print photos to put into albums. But companies are still making and selling magnetic albums and some label them as acid-free. Buyer beware. Find out if it has passed the Photographic Activity Test (P.A.T.). This blog post will discuss safe alternatives to magnetic albums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magnetic Photo Albums Are Bad for Your Photographs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon opening this magnetic photo album from the 1980s, we can see that it&#8217;s not in great shape. The inside cover and the edges of the first page show yellow staining, evidence of the high acid and lignin content of its materials and the adhesive oxidizing and breaking down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"622\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-front-page-1-BLOG.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage magnetic photo album from the 1980s showing signs of deterioration and aging glue.\" class=\"wp-image-23849 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-front-page-1-BLOG.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-front-page-1-BLOG-600x373.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-front-page-1-BLOG-768x478.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/622;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Magnetic albums are bad for your photographs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Elements in these albums that can damage your photos include; cheap paper with high acid and lignin content, plastic that may not be archival and can off-gas, and the glue used for the self-adhesive to attach the photos. Depending on the storage conditions, the glue can either dry up and the photos become loose, or the bind can become stronger making it very difficult to remove the photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"753\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-sticky-pages-2.jpg\" alt=\"Magnetic pages from a 3-ring style photo album showing the breakdown of the adhesive.\" class=\"wp-image-23850 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-sticky-pages-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-sticky-pages-2-600x452.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-sticky-pages-2-768x578.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/753;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Magnetic pages from a different 3-ring style photo album showing the breakdown of the adhesive.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By just looking at the above pages the average person would likely question if their photos are safe being stored this way. Now that you know that they aren&#8217;t, we&#8217;ll go over how to remove your old photos from these pages and how to store them archivally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Remove Old Photos from Magnetic Albums<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are lucky, the adhesive has dried up and the photos simply come off the pages. If they are stuck to the pages you will need to try to gently separate them without damaging them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong>this is a good time to mention the importance of wearing gloves when handling photographs. Wearing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/white-cotton-inspection-gloves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cotton<\/a> or powder-free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/black-nitrile-gloves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nitrile<\/a> gloves protects the photos from the naturally occurring oils on your hands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"753\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-floss-archival-methods.jpg\" alt=\"Demonstration of using dental floss to remove stuck photos from magnetic albums.\" class=\"wp-image-23853 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-floss-archival-methods.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-floss-archival-methods-600x452.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-floss-archival-methods-768x578.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/753;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A new use for dental floss!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three DIY methods you can try to help remove your photos from magnetic albums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Floss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try a piece of unflavored dental floss. Hold it taut and gently work it under one corner of the photo, slowly working your way down to the bottom. If it gets stuck don&#8217;t force it. You don&#8217;t want to damage your photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/micro-spatula\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"986\" height=\"292\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spatula-2-BLOG.jpg\" alt=\"Micro spatula can be used to separate stuck photos in magnetic albums\" class=\"wp-image-23854 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spatula-2-BLOG.jpg 986w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spatula-2-BLOG-600x178.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spatula-2-BLOG-768x227.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 986px) 100vw, 986px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 986px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 986\/292;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A micro spatula can be used to separate stuck photos in magnetic albums<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Micro Spatula or Palette Knife<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If there&#8217;s an artist in your household you might already have a palette knife laying around that you could try. We now sell a stainless steal <a href=\"http:\/\/Micro spatula can be used to separate stuck photos in magnetic albums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Micro Spatula<\/a> that can also be used to separate images from magnetic pages. The concept is the same as the dental floss but it might be easier to work with than the floss. Again, work slowly and use the spatula to gently separate the photo from the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Freezer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another method you can try is to put the album or page in the freezer for several minutes. You might be more successful putting pages in separately. Don&#8217;t leave it in there for more than five minutes. The cold, dry air can sometimes loosen the glue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If none of these methods works you might want to get or make hi-res scans or photos of the album and then put it &#8220;as is&#8221; in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/metal-edge-boxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">archival metal edge box<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro Tip<\/strong>: if you want to recreate the album in an archival <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/binders-albums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Binder<\/a>, keep the photos in order as you go or photograph the pages before disassembly to reference later<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Archival Solutions for the Loose Photos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"753\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-photo-back-transfer-archival-methods.jpg\" alt=\"Showing the back of a photo removed from a magnetic album. It shows the Kodak and date stamp and the glue residue.\" class=\"wp-image-23857 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-photo-back-transfer-archival-methods.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-photo-back-transfer-archival-methods-600x452.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-photo-back-transfer-archival-methods-768x578.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/753;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Back of photo removed from magnetic page showing the stains from the adhesive.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that your photos are out of the magnetic album, have a look at the front and back to assess their condition. You might find useful information written or printed on the back. The date May 1985 is when that photo was processed. On the left edge you can see staining from the album adhesive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though the back of the photo feels smooth and not sticky, I&#8217;d still avoid storing them touching each other, like you might in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/4-x-6-simple-kit\">4 x 6 Simple Kit<\/a>, unless you put each photo in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/3-sided-sleeves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3-Sided Sleeve<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/side-loading-print-sleeves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Side Loading Print Sleeve<\/a>, or put <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/archival-paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Archival Paper<\/a> between each one as interleaving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/print-and-slide-pages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"753\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-pocket-page-insert-archival-methods.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23858 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-pocket-page-insert-archival-methods.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-pocket-page-insert-archival-methods-600x452.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Magnetic-album-pocket-page-insert-archival-methods-768x578.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/753;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photos relocated to a polypropylene 3-ring binder page with 3-1\/2 x 5 top-loading pockets and add-on black archival card stock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The closest thing to recreating your old album archivally would be to get an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/binders-albums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">archival binder<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/3-ring-binder-pages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">archival binder pages<\/a>. Since these photos were 3-1\/2 x 5 I went with the top-loading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/print-and-slide-pages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Print Pages<\/a> for that size. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/blog\/archival-3-ring-binder-pages-and-inserts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Archival 3-Ring Binder Pages and Inserts<\/a> to see more options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also opted to get the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/acid-free-paper-inserts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Card Stock Inserts<\/a> to go between the back-to-back photos in the pocket. It&#8217;s not necessary but it is another layer of separation between the photos. The inserts are buffered with calcium carbonate so that will also help fight the acidity from the old adhesive. I chose black because that is our thinnest card stock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope this has convinced you to ditch your once beloved magnetic albums. You can take photos of the cover and the pages if you want to &#8220;preserve&#8221; it digitally. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/help-center\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact us<\/a> if you have questions. We&#8217;re happy to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Magnetic photo albums are bad for your photographs. Learn why and how to remove the photos and put them into an archival alternative. 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