Scan Photos, Albums, Slides and Negatives
Sadly, 35mm slides, photos, albums and negatives won’t last forever.
If you have undeveloped slides, don’t worry, just see our slide developing service and we’ll be happy to help.
Convert your slides to digital files easily with us and future-proof all of those precious memories once and for all!
Or call us now for some friendly advice
Freephone 0800 690 6160
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About Our Service - The Supaphoto© Way
Thousands of Families Have Trusted Supaphoto
Our customers span from private individuals to institutions and TV production companies
How our Service to Digitise Photos, Slides and Negatives Works
Our scanning service is the best thing you could ever do for your family in three simple steps.
1. Package Up Your Memories
Simply pack your beloved memories and send the photos, slides or negatives to us to digitise. Use either our courier collection and return service or send it to us directly. Ask for your step by step welcome pack now.
2. Lovingly Converted
We love what we do. Our dedicated team will convert your old photos, slides or negatives to digital. We’ve saved millions of memories over 20 years. And don’t worry, you’ll get regular updates along the way.
3. Share & Enjoy With Your Family
This is where the magic begins, We’ll return your original media. Once the digitised photos, slides or negatives are ready, you’ll be able to relax and let those memories flood in.
From start to finish, we track your video tapes carefully so you always know their status and when they’ll be ready for return.
What's Included?
You’ll receive everything needed to safeguard your memories.
Yes, where collection is applicable, we’ll organise for an easy to understand pre-paid address label to be sent to you. Could not be more simple. There’s also a section in there for you to add notes.
We know how precious your memories are. It can feel like a big decision. The Supaphoto Welcome Guide explains the process in step by step simple terms. It will also include useful contact details for peace of mind.
We loe what we do. Our dedcated team will digitise every item by hand. We’ve saved millions of memories over 20 years. And don’t worry, you’ll get regular updates along the way.
This is where the magic begins. We’ll return all of your original media. Once preserved, you can access your files via our easy cloud download service, on a memory stick or a lovely DVD. Finally, just relax and let those memories flood in!.
How to Choose the Right Digital Conversion for your Photo Media
Choose what you get back. Sit back and soak it in!
Convert Photos to Digital
Convert Photos to USB
Convert Photos to a DVD Set
Your old photos turned into digital images, accessed and stored safely online. Download your digitised photos from our cloud – instantly from anywhere.
Converted photos copied on a new USB memory stick. Plug in to your computer (or a device with a USB port) to easily view, save and send your newly-scanned photos.
Your original photos, scanned and written onto a DVD. You’ll be able to enjoy them on a DVD player, computer, laptop with DVD drive.
What you’ll Get: Digitised conversions as computer files.
What to Order: Just order a cloud download option to access your digital image files.
Ideal For: Sharing with family and friends.
What you’ll get: Your photos on either a standard USB or an SSD drive.
What to Order: One USB stick is normally enough or upgrade to a safer SSD version.
Ideal For: Making a digital photo album.
What you‘ll get: Your photos on DVD(s).
What to order: Just choose the DVD option to get your digitised photos.
Ideal for: Watching your digital images on a TV as a slideshow.
How to Choose the Right Digital Conversion for your Photo Media
Choose what you get back. Sit back and soak it in!
Convert Photos to Digital
Your old photos turned into digital images, accessed and stored safely online. Download your digitised photos from our cloud – instantly from anywhere.
What you’ll Get: Digitised conversions as digital image files.
What to Order: Just order a cloud download option to access your digital image files.
Ideal For: Sharing with family and friends.
Convert Photos to USB
Converted photos copied on a new USB memory stick. Plug in to your computer (or a device with a USB port) to easily view, save and send your digitised photos.
What you’ll get: Your photos on either a standard SSD or USB drive.
What to Order: One USB stick is normally enough for your digitised photos or upgrade to a safer SSD version.
Ideal For: Watching on a computer, most TVs (with USB slots) or making a digital photo album.
Convert Photos to a DVD Set
Your original photos are scanned and copied to a DVD. You’ll be able to enjoy them on a DVD player, computer, or laptop with a DVD drive.
What you‘ll get: Your photos on a DVD.
What to order: Just choose the DVD option to get your digitised photos on a DVD set.
Ideal for: Watching your digital images on a TV as a slideshow.
No1 Choice to Digitise Old Photos in the UK
The video alongside this page explains how our professional scanning service works and showcases genuine examples of photo, negative and slide conversions. It provides an overview of the care, equipment and techniques our team uses to preserve treasured memories, helping you understand what to expect before placing your order.
Our knowledgeable and experienced technicians securely scan your photographs, negatives and 35mm slides using professional-grade equipment selected to produce the highest quality digital copies possible. Every image is handled individually, allowing you and your family to enjoy irreplaceable memories again in modern digital formats that are easy to view, store and share for years to come. Customers with mounted transparencies can also explore our dedicated professional slide scanning service for specialist conversion options.
Working from our fully equipped professional studio, we use high-specification scanning equipment capable of producing faithful reproductions while preserving the character of the original image. In many cases, careful scanning and expert processing can improve the appearance of ageing photographs through accurate colour correction and precise image optimisation, while remaining true to the original.
Before scanning, photographs, negatives and slides are carefully dusted wherever possible to reduce unwanted marks and maintain image quality. We also provide free cropping of individual images as part of the scanning process. If a particular photograph or negative presents challenges, we will often rescan it using different professional scanners and settings to achieve the best possible result. If your collection contains traditional film rather than prints, our film negative digitisation service offers a dedicated solution for preserving original negatives.
Most photographs, negatives, slides and albums can be successfully digitalised regardless of their condition, giving older collections a new lease of life before further deterioration occurs. We can supply your files in a range of modern formats, including JPEG, TIFF and higher-resolution options suitable for digital archiving, viewing and high-quality reprinting. For customers wishing to preserve complete printed collections, our photo album scanning service provides an efficient way to digitise albums while maintaining their layout and sequence.
For additional advice on organising larger collections before scanning, our guide to bulk photo scanning offers practical tips to help you prepare your memories for professional digitisation.
See also our Prices and FAQs further below.
What you can Expect From Us & Our Advantages
Choosing Supaphoto means trusting a team that has spent more than 20 years helping customers preserve treasured photographs, negatives and 35mm slides with care. Every order is hand digitalised here in the UK by experienced technicians who understand the importance of maintaining image quality while keeping your collection organised from start to finish. Batches are carefully maintained, and your photographs are kept in their original order wherever possible, making it easier to enjoy your memories exactly as you remember them. Customers with mounted transparencies can also benefit from our dedicated professional slide scanning service for high-quality digital preservation.
From the moment your order arrives, you’ll receive straightforward updates and order tracking for added peace of mind. Our friendly customer service team believes in good old-fashioned support, so if you have a question, you’ll speak to a real person rather than an automated system. Every project passes through a multi-point quality assurance process before completion, while your original photographs, negatives and slides are safely returned once scanning has finished.
We aim to provide a fast turnaround wherever possible, with no hidden annual cloud storage subscription charges and no charge for blank images or originals that cannot be transferred successfully. Your completed files can also be supplied on preloaded USB drives, and compatible digital photo frames can be prepared for customers who want to enjoy their memories straight away. Optional cloud hosting is also available if you’d like secure online access to your images.
With more than 600 genuine 5-star customer reviews, Supaphoto is trusted by families, collectors and organisations across the UK. Our expertise has also supported museums, institutions and television productions, including work associated with the BBC Repair Shop. For practical advice on preparing older photographs before digitising, visit our guide to preserving ageing photo albums, or browse our wider Photo Transfer Learning Zone for helpful articles and expert guidance.
We are really proud to be an ongoing technical partner to the TV Production Company behind for the BBC’s Repair Shop and have worked on multiple programmes.
See more examples of references below.
Output & Viewing
Digital file download via Cloud, USB or DVD. Watch on TV, PC, tablet or mobile
Colour Corrections
Expert colour correction plus advanced service options for more discerning customers
AI Photo Enhancement
Optional AI enhancement and restoration delivers cleaner images whilst remaining faithful
Free Services
Free cropping of images, rotating to correct aspect and pre-scan dusting
Security of Handling
We take security of handling very seriously at Supaphoto with step by step tracking
Museum Grade Photo Scanners & Software
We use professional-grade scanning equipment and museum certified software for colour faithful, accurate digital conversions.
See for Yourself - 35mm Slides to Digital Example
We take technical quality seriously at Supaphoto. We uniquely possess our own designed for us / made for us purpose made deep scanner which already delivers fabulous results as you can see from the photographic example below. Now with our REVIVAL AI process and treatment, the quality is even better! We can now optionally use the latest AI to further enhance and restore your images. The technology can sharpen film while recovering accurate detail, remove excess harsh noise while recovering true authentic detail in your film, soften the look of dust and scratches and much more besides – all the time being faithful to your original image.
For more information, watch our photo to digital service and examples video
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Pre Treatment
After
Post Treatment
Don’t Just Take our Word For it...
Photo for illustration purposes only.
Sir Richard Attenborough – Just One of Our Proudest Moments
We were so proud to be chosen by the University of Sussex to preserve some of film director Sir Richard Attenborough’s photographs.
Over the years, we’ve also scanned thousands of photo from prestigious photo albums going back to the 1900’s for British politicians to thousands of everyday family photo collections for families throughout the UK.
We were chosen to undertake cine film conversion work for the TV Production Company behind the BBC’s Repair Shop!
Other projects include digitalising Sir Richard Attenborough’s personal collection of images, converting early footage of Virgin Airways promotional films and digitalisation work relating to Windsor Castle, The Mary Rose and the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Prices for Our Old Photo Digitisation Service
At Supaphoto we take pleasure in growing our business slowly through referrals – see prices below and our Service FAQs further down.
Scanning Prices for Prints:
Typical 6″ x 4″ Prints: From .39p each
Typical 7″ x 5″ Prints: From .49p each
Over 7″ x 5″ Prints: From 59p each
Take me to the Print Scanning Page
Scanning Prices for 35mm Mounted Slides:
1-100 Slides – £0.89 each
101-200 Slides – £0.79 each
201-400 Slides – £0.69 each
401-700 Slides – £0.59 each
701-1000 Slides – £0.49 each
1000 Plus Slides? – Call Us!
Take me to the 35mm Slide Scanning Page
Looking to print photos as well?
For more info see FAQS below.
Free Service Features:
– Free Batch colour correction / Red eye correction
– Free rotating and image orientation
– Free placement in a logical order within a digital folder
– Free cropping
– JPEGs – Ideal for viewing & Sharing on TV’s, PCs, Laptops, Tablets, Macs, IPads, iPhones, Androids and Mobile Phones
What Do I Want Back? – Choose from one of the following options:
i) JEPG Digital files as a download from Supaphoto Cloud for easy viewing & sharing with family: £19.99
ii) Configured as JPEG Digital files on a Master USB Stick: £19.99
iii) Configured as JPEG Digital Files on a CD in nice presentation case: £19.99
Optional Extras:
– Studio Grade, Larger TIFF Digital Files – Add just .20p per scan
– Back-up Version of Master USB Memory Stick or CD: £19.99
– Extra copy of USB or CD: £14.99
Free Doorstep Collection & Safe Return & Signed-For Delivery
We’re easy to deal with at Supaphoto. Contact Us Now to receive your free welcome pack. We’ll liaise with you to collect your package free of charge. We safely return items with signed-for delivery for extra peace of mind too.
Want to Order? – How Can I contact You?
Simple! Just Call us on freephone 0800 690 6160 or drop us a line.
Like to learn more about our service?
For more info see FAQS section below.
All Prices are Inclusive of VAT
FAQs
We’ve made life easy for you by compiling the the most commonly asked questions that we’ve been asked over the years in one place!
What other free other scanning services do you offer as standard?
– Colour correction
– Free rotating and image orientation
– Organisation into logical folders to suit clients needs
– Free cropping
– Free ‘red eye’ corrections
How can I view my photos?
Could not be easier! Either watch on PC, Laptop, MAC or Phone and as a slideshow or as images in folders. Or plug and play with USB on your TV.
No upfront payment? – when do I pay?
We never charge upfront unlike other companies. Why? Because there’s always a small chance that you may have images not worth scanning.
Is it easy to share with my family?
It’s so easy. Just forward the link we send you or share your USB memory stick.
Which media output is best?
Digital images are easy to view and share on PCs, laptops, ipads and phones. A USB can simply be plugged into a TV nowadays!. Perhaps have with your own DIY family archiving project? Or opt for a back-up set on a USB or CD for safety.
How long does it take?
Typically 5-10 working days or less but longer with bulk orders.
Do you send the originals back?
Yes indeed – It’s important that you always keep your originals somewhere safe.
Free Doorstep Collection & Safe Return & Signed-For Delivery
We’re easy to deal with at Supaphoto. Contact Us Now to receive your free welcome pack. We’ll liaise with you to collect your package free of charge. We safely return items with signed-for delivery for extra peace of mind too.
What’s your quality like?
We always work with high quality resolution scans for your peace of mind.
Do you clean them beforehand?
One by one, every image is automatically air dusted prior to image capture.
Do you collect / Can we visit your studio?
Yes we collect throughout the whole of the UK! Alternatively, you may visit us too so that we can go through the variables together. Just call or email us in advance to make an appointment at a suitable time please.
Do you offer an advanced service?
Yes. We offer a museum quality service for more discerning customers and organisations. It delivers quality – higher resolution images with extra treatment such as tint corrections to further enhance them to our ‘Museum Standard’
I don’t want to pay if images are so dark that they are not worth scanning..!
Don’t worry. We will NOT scan any images that are so dark that they would not result in a good discernible image.
I have notes on the back of images. Can I have a scan of that side too?
Yes we can economically scan the reverse of prints too if done at same time.
Can I view and save them on a Free Online Gallery?
Yes indeed and you can share them with your family thereafter.
Where can I read reviews about your service?
We always treat your photos as if they were our own. Read our reviews for yourself
Why should I do it?
All photos slowly fade over time. The sooner you do it – the better.
Do I have to count them before sending?
No need! We’ll tell you the number of scans on completion or if you have the time or inclination, please count them before sending as we don’t do this.
Can you organise them?
Each batch will typically be placed in logical folders. For your peace of mind, we normally precede file numbers with the initials of our clients.
What’s your security like?
Rest assured that we take security of handling very seriously and have an insurance policy to match.
I have a lot of images – Can I get a bulk discount?
Contact us to see how we can help.
I still have questions!
Call us for some friendly help on freephone 0800 690 6160 or drop us a line.
What delivery service would you suggest using when I want to post my own material to you?
We would always advise sending by Royal Mail Special Delivery which is by far the safest delivery option in the whole of the UK!
Bulk Discount?
Got a large order? We’ll always do our best to help you. Just give us a call and we’ll see what we can do.!
More Help & Guidance
Benefits of Choosing This Photo Scanning Service
Converting negatives, 35mm slides and printed photographs into digital files is one of the most effective ways to protect your family memories from loss, fading and accidental damage. Unlike physical photographs, digital copies can be viewed, shared and backed up with ease, making them far more practical for everyday use.
Whether you have a handful of treasured slides or an extensive family archive, professional scanning provides consistent image quality and preserves the detail contained within your originals. If your collection also includes loose prints or albums, our professional photo scanning service can help digitise a wide variety of photographic collections using the same careful approach.
Every order is completed in the UK by experienced technicians using dedicated scanning equipment designed for photographic media. The result is a collection of high-quality digital images that are easy to organise, preserve and enjoy for generations to come.
How to Place an Order
Ordering your photo scanning service has been designed to be straightforward, whether you are sending a small collection or several boxes of photographs and film.
Begin by selecting the service that best matches your originals, then securely package your slides, negatives or photographs before sending them to our studio. Once your order arrives, it is carefully checked in before scanning begins. Throughout the process, your originals remain together and are handled with care.
Following scanning, your digital files are prepared in your chosen format before both your new digital copies and original items are returned. Customers with specialist film formats can also benefit from dedicated services, including professional scanning for 120 film, ensuring each format is handled using the most appropriate equipment.
If you have questions before placing your order, you’ll also find answers in our Frequently Asked Questions section.
Ease of the Process
Digitising your photographic collection doesn’t need to be complicated. Once your originals reach our studio, our technicians manage every stage of the workflow, from careful preparation through to scanning and quality checking.
Each photograph, slide or negative is inspected before scanning, with dust removed where appropriate to help produce cleaner digital images. Images are then converted into modern formats suitable for viewing on computers, tablets, televisions and smartphones.
Professional scanning also removes the need to purchase expensive scanners or spend countless hours scanning photographs one at a time at home. If you’d like advice on preparing a large collection before sending it, our guide to scanning large photo collections efficiently explains practical ways to organise your originals beforehand.
Digital Download or USB – Which Should You Choose?
Choosing how you receive your completed images depends on how you intend to use them.
A digital download offers immediate access once your order is complete, making it ideal if you want to start sharing photographs with family or creating backups straight away. It also avoids waiting for physical storage to arrive.
A USB is often preferred by customers who would like a convenient physical copy that can be stored safely, connected to televisions or computers, or kept alongside their original photographs. Many families also use a USB as an additional backup alongside cloud storage.
Whichever option you choose, your photographs are converted into modern, accessible digital files that are much easier to preserve than ageing negatives or slides. If you’re unsure which photographic originals you have, our guide explaining the different types of photographs and photographic media provides a useful overview before placing your order.
Pricing Guidance
The cost of scanning negatives and 35mm slides depends on several factors, including the quantity of items, the type of originals you are sending and your preferred output format. Larger collections often provide better value per image, making it worthwhile to digitise your complete archive at the same time rather than returning to it later.
When comparing services, it’s worth looking beyond price alone. Professional equipment, careful handling, quality control and the ability to produce consistent, high-resolution scans all contribute to the value you receive. If some of your originals have faded or require additional work after scanning, our professional photo restoration service can help improve damaged or ageing images while preserving the original memories wherever possible.
Understanding Photographic Formats
| Format | Description | Typical Benefits of Digital Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| Printed Photographs | Loose photographic prints in a variety of sizes. | Easy sharing, backup and long-term preservation. |
| 35mm Slides | Mounted transparencies designed for slide projectors. | Restores easy viewing without specialist projection equipment. |
| Film Negatives | Original film containing the image before printing. | Produces new positive digital photographs while preserving original detail. |
| Photo Albums | Collections of mounted photographs. | Keeps albums together digitally for simple browsing and sharing. |
| Larger Format Film | Medium format and other specialist negatives. | High-quality digital files suitable for archiving and future printing. |
Professional scanning converts these formats into modern digital files that are far easier to organise, duplicate and enjoy across today’s devices.
Photo Learning Zone
What is the best way to scan old photographs?
Professional scanning equipment generally produces higher-quality, more consistent results than standard home scanners, particularly for negatives and slides where specialist hardware is required.
Should I scan negatives or prints?
Where negatives are available, they often contain more image information than printed photographs, allowing higher-quality digital copies to be produced.
Can old slides still be scanned?
Yes. Many older slides remain suitable for scanning, even after decades of storage, provided they are handled carefully.
What resolution should photographs be scanned at?
The appropriate resolution depends on how you intend to use the images, whether for viewing, archiving or future printing. Our guide to backing up and storing digital photographs explains how to protect your newly digitised collection once scanning has been completed.
If you have additional questions before placing your order, you can also browse our Frequently Asked Questions or see more questions about this service for further guidance.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
When preparing photographs, negatives and slides for digitisation, avoiding a few common mistakes can help make the process smoother:
Don’t throw away negatives after scanning. They remain valuable originals and should always be retained.
Avoid cleaning photographs with household products. Incorrect cleaning methods may permanently damage delicate surfaces.
Label collections where possible. Grouping family events or dates beforehand makes organising your digital files much easier.
Don’t delay digitising ageing media. Colour fading, mould, scratches and physical deterioration generally become more difficult to recover over time.
Keep more than one backup. Store copies on separate devices or secure cloud storage to reduce the risk of data loss.
Preserving your photographic memories today helps ensure they remain accessible for future generations. If you’d like more practical advice before sending your collection, our Digital Conversion Blog contains helpful articles covering photo preservation, organisation and long-term digital storage.
More Questions About this Format
A: Converting slides to digital involves scanning each image using high-resolution professional scanners. We carefully adjust settings such as resolution, colour balance, and sharpness to achieve the best possible results. This process requires both time and specialist equipment, which is why DIY methods often fall short in quality. Supaphoto uses top-grade scanners and advanced software to ensure your slides are converted into crisp, beautifully detailed digital images.
A: Supaphoto stands out for our expert technicians, advanced equipment, and commitment to exceptional results. We offer tailored services ranging from simple scanning to full restoration and custom editing, all carried out with complete care and confidentiality. Choosing us means entrusting your memories to professionals who treat every project with precision and respect.
A: Yes, we can restore damaged or faded slides. Using advanced digital restoration techniques, we remove scratches, revive colour, and sharpen detail. These results simply can’t be replicated with home scanners. Our slide digitisation service gives old, worn slides a new lease of life — safely, affordably, and at professional quality.
A: We offer multiple digital output formats, including JPEG, TIFF, and PNG. JPEG is ideal for sharing online, TIFF is preferred for archival use, and PNG balances quality and file size. Supaphoto provides flexibility in choosing the right format for your needs — something not easily achieved with home scanning tools.
A: Every slide is handled with the utmost care by trained professionals. We use gloves to prevent fingerprints or marks, and each slide is scanned under controlled conditions. Your originals are returned to you exactly as we received them, handled with care throughout.
A: We scan slides at very high resolutions, typically between 4000 and 5000 DPI, ensuring exceptional quality suitable for both large prints and digital viewing. Most home scanners can’t reach these levels of detail, which is why our professional setup produces far superior results.
A: The turnaround time depends on the size and condition of your collection, but typically, 100 slides take around three to seven days to complete. Supaphoto’s streamlined process balances speed with the highest level of accuracy and quality.
A: Yes, we can convert a wide variety of slide formats, including older and less common types. Our equipment accommodates different sizes and film stocks, which is a major benefit of using a professional slide scanning service over DIY setups.
A: Professional slide conversion almost always produces better results than DIY attempts. With advanced scanners and expert technicians, we preserve detail, colour, and sharpness that home methods often lose. Supaphoto ensures your digital files faithfully represent your originals.
A: Prices start at £0.90 per slide, with up to 30% discounts for large orders. Considering the time, equipment, and expertise involved, using a professional service like Supaphoto is both cost-effective and ensures a far superior outcome compared to home methods.
A: Our colour correction process uses advanced software to adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation. This restores the original tones of your images, resulting in natural, vibrant digital copies. These subtle refinements are difficult to achieve with basic home tools.
A: Your privacy is our priority. All staff are trained to handle your materials discreetly, and digital files are securely stored and accessed only by the technicians working on your project. With Supaphoto, your memories remain safe and confidential at every stage.
A: If a slide is too damaged to restore, we’ll contact you to discuss possible solutions or alternatives. We always do our best to recover and preserve what we can, providing honest feedback and expert guidance throughout.
A: We offer up to 30% off for bulk slide conversions. The more slides you send, the greater the savings. This makes Supaphoto an ideal choice for those with large collections who want professional results at excellent value.
A: You can lightly clean slides with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove dust. If they’re stored in carousels or boxes, leave them as they are — our team will handle the rest. This simple step helps us achieve optimal results during scanning.
A: Yes, we offer custom adjustments such as cropping, rotation, and resizing. Our technicians tailor each scan to meet your specific preferences, ensuring that your digital images look exactly how you want them.
A: Your digitised slides can be delivered on a USB stick, via secure cloud storage, or on DVD. We’ll provide your files in the way that’s most convenient for you, ensuring safe delivery and easy access.
A: For long-term preservation, we recommend saving your images in multiple locations — for example, on both a hard drive and cloud storage. Supaphoto can guide you on best practices for backing up and safeguarding your digitised memories.
