Convert Slides to Digital to Save Your Memories
35mm slides don’t age well.
Digitising old slides is so easy with us. Act now to future-proof your family’s memories today. Your slides are also known as ‘transparencies’ or ‘slide film’ and are the 35mm slides used in a slide projector. We can convert your slides to digital super faithfully and with beautiful colours. We also convert 110mm, 120 and 126 formats if you have these in your collection too. Call us if not sure!
Yes, we also Convert Negatives and Digitise Photos!
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 Conversion of Slides to Digital Works
Changing slides to digital will be 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 slides to us. Use either our courier collection and return service or send them 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 slides to digital photos. 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 slide conversions are ready, you’ll be able to relax and let those memories flood in.
From start to finish, we track your slides 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 Conversion for your Slides
Choose what you get back. Sit back and soak it in!
Digitise Slides
Slides to USB
Convert Slides to DVD
Your old slides turned into digital images, accessed and stored safely online. Download your digitised slides from our cloud – instantly from anywhere.
Slides to digital copied onto a new USB memory stick. Plug it into your computer (or a device with a USB port) to easily view, save and send your digitised slides.
Your original slides 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: Slide conversions as digital files.
What to Order: Just order a cloud download option to access your digital slides.
Ideal For: Sharing with family and friends.
What you’ll get: Your slides on either a standard USB or SSD drive.
What to Order: One USB stick is normally enough, or upgrade to a safer SSD version.
Ideal For: Viewing on a computer or most TVs (with USB slots).
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 Conversion for your Slides
Choose what you get back. Sit back and soak it in!
Digitise Slides
Your old slides turned into digital images, accessed and stored safely online. Download your digitised slides from our cloud – instantly from anywhere
What you’ll Get: Slide conversions as digital files.
What to Order: Just order a cloud download option to access your digital slides.
Ideal For: Sharing with family and friends.
Slides to USB
Slides to digital copied onto a new USB memory stick. Plug it into your computer (or a device with a USB port) to easily view, save and send your digitised slides.
What you’ll get: Your slides on either a standard USB or SSD drive.
What to Order: One USB stick is normally enough, or upgrade to a safer SSD version.
Ideal For: Viewing on a computer or most TVs (with USB slots).
Convert Slides to DVD
Your original slides 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 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.
No1 Photo Slides to Digital Converter in the UK
The video to the left demonstrates how our slide scanning service works, showing examples of transferred slides and the quality of digital files we create. It provides an overview of how we carefully convert your treasured photographic memories into modern digital formats that are easier to view, share and preserve.
At Supaphoto, our knowledgeable and experienced technicians use professional-grade equipment to securely scan and convert your slides into high-quality digital files. Whether your slides capture family milestones, holidays or important moments from the past, we help you enjoy those memories again while protecting them for the future.
Our fully equipped studio uses pro-grade digitalisation equipment designed to achieve the best possible results from your original slides. We focus on creating faithful reproductions while maintaining, and in many cases improving, the appearance of older photographs through careful preparation, expert colour correction and image adjustments.
Each slide is carefully checked before scanning, with dust removed where needed to help maintain image quality. We use high studio-grade scan resolutions suitable for digital viewing, archiving and future reprinting. If an issue occurs during the transfer process, we can rescan using different machines to help maximise the quality of the final results.
Your converted slides are supplied in easy-to-use, future-proof digital formats, including JPEG, TIFF and higher-resolution options where required. These files allow you to safely store, share and enjoy your memories without relying on outdated slide projectors or fragile physical media.
We can digitise a wide range of photographic formats, including slides, negatives, printed photographs, enlargements and albums. If you also have traditional photographs that need preserving, our professional photo digitisation service provides a convenient way to bring your wider collection into the digital age.
Many slides have survived for decades, but their colours and condition can deteriorate over time. Understanding how slide conversion works can help you protect these valuable memories, and our guide on the best slide scanning service options explains more about preserving your original film collections.
See also our Prices and FAQs further below.
What you can Expect From Us & Our Advantages
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
Before
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 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 Print Scanning Page
Looking to print photos as well?
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
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 a Professional Slide Digitisation Service
Converting old slides to digital files helps protect valuable memories that may otherwise become difficult to view as projectors, slide trays and older equipment become less common. A professional slide scanning service provides a reliable way to preserve family photographs, travel memories and important collections in modern formats that are easier to store, share and enjoy.
Using an experienced digitisation specialist means your slides are handled carefully throughout the process. Professional equipment, controlled scanning techniques and quality checks help create clear digital copies suitable for viewing, archiving and future printing. Supaphoto also works with different types of photographic media, including converting negatives and slides into digital files to help preserve a wide variety of older formats.
Digital slide conversion can also make it easier to share memories with family and friends, create online albums or protect photographs from damage caused by age, light and physical handling. For anyone looking to understand how older media can be preserved, our guidance on digitising old photographs and films offers further background on protecting valuable collections.
How to Place an Order
Ordering a slide digitisation service is designed to be straightforward. You can prepare your slides, send them to Supaphoto and our team will carefully manage the conversion process from arrival through to completion. Your slides remain organised throughout scanning, helping ensure your digital files match the original order of your collection.
Before sending your slides, it is useful to group them into batches and remove any unnecessary packaging or labels that may affect handling. Our technicians will assess your materials, carefully clean each slide before scanning where needed, and convert them using professional-grade equipment.
Once your slides have been digitised, your finished files can be supplied in a format suited to your needs, including USB delivery or digital storage options. Your original slides are returned after processing, allowing you to keep both the physical collection and your new digital archive.
A Simple and Stress-Free Conversion Process
Many people delay converting slides because they assume the process will be complicated or time-consuming. A professional service removes the technical challenges and provides a simple way to preserve decades of memories without needing specialist equipment at home.
Supaphoto combines experienced technicians, UK-based processing and careful quality assurance to provide confidence throughout your order. Updates and order tracking help you stay informed while your slides are being converted, while customer service is handled by real people who can answer questions about your project.
Each collection is treated with care, whether you have a small family archive or a larger selection of slides. The aim is to make slide conversion as easy as possible while producing high-quality digital files that can be enjoyed for years to come.
Digital Download or USB – Which Option Is Best?
Choosing between digital delivery and USB storage depends on how you plan to use your converted slides. Digital files provide quick access and make it simple to share memories with family members, create online albums or store copies across your own devices.
A USB option can be a practical choice for keeping a physical copy of your converted images. It can be stored safely alongside your other family records and used on computers, televisions and other compatible devices.
For additional protection, Supaphoto can also provide optional cloud hosting for convenient access and storage. This gives customers flexibility when deciding how to manage their digital memories without relying on a single storage method.
For those interested in creating long-term archives, our advice on the best ways to back up and store photographs explains why keeping multiple copies of important memories can be valuable.
Pricing Guidance for Slide Scanning
The cost of converting slides to digital depends on several factors, including the number of slides, the scanning requirements and the chosen output format. Larger collections may require additional preparation time, while customers may choose different resolutions depending on whether files are intended for everyday viewing, archiving or printing.
Supaphoto provides clear pricing information based on your requirements, helping you understand what is included before placing an order. There are no hidden annual subscription charges for cloud storage, and customers are not charged for blank images or items that cannot be transferred.
Investing in professional slide scanning provides more than just a digital copy. It helps preserve family history, protects ageing photographs and creates files that are easier to access and share for future generations.
Understanding Slide Conversion Formats
| Format | Best suited for | Key benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Digital download | Quick access and sharing | Easy to save, share and organise across devices |
| USB storage | Physical backup and archiving | Convenient portable storage option |
| Cloud hosting | Remote access and additional storage | Allows easier access from different locations |
| High-resolution files | Printing and long-term preservation | Suitable for larger displays and future use |
The right format depends on how you want to enjoy and protect your converted slides. Many customers choose a combination of storage methods to create a more secure digital archive.
Photo Learning Zone: Slide Scanning Questions
What is the best way to scan old slides?
The best results usually come from professional scanning equipment designed specifically for photographic film. Specialist scanners can capture more detail and produce files suitable for viewing, sharing and printing.
Can damaged or older slides still be converted?
Many older slides can still be digitised, even when they show signs of age. Each collection is assessed carefully, and scanning techniques are used to recover the best possible image quality.
Why should slides be converted to digital?
Digital conversion helps protect memories from deterioration and makes older photographs easier to access. Our article explaining how slide collections and photographic formats work provides useful information for anyone starting a preservation project.
For more general queries about conversion services, formats and preparation, our frequently asked questions about photo digitisation provide further guidance.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Converting Slides
Waiting too long to digitise ageing slides
Older film can deteriorate over time, making preservation more challenging.Using unsuitable home scanning equipment
Basic equipment may not capture the quality and detail available from professional scanners.Failing to organise slides before conversion
Keeping collections ordered helps ensure your digital files remain easy to identify and enjoy.Keeping only one copy of digital memories
Creating more than one backup can help protect important photographs from accidental loss.
More Questions About this Format
A: Whether handled professionally or at home, converting slides to digital involves scanning each one individually. At Supaphoto, our equipment allows us to scan large batches quickly while still optimising colour, resolution, and sharpness for every image.
A: Slide digitisation is the process of converting your photographic slides into digital images. Supaphoto simplifies this by using professional scanners and software to capture bright, high-resolution images — saving you time and ensuring perfect results.
A: A professional service is the fastest and easiest way to digitise slides. Supaphoto also offers photo and negative scanning, all with quick turnaround times and affordable pricing.
A: While you can scan slides at home using a flatbed or slide scanner, it’s usually simpler and more effective to let Supaphoto handle it. We scan all formats and include free restoration and colour correction with every order.
A: Our slide digitisation service starts at £0.90 per slide and drops to as low as £0.63 with bulk discounts. This makes Supaphoto a highly affordable option for both small and large collections.
A: Digitising slides protects them from deterioration and makes sharing simple. Supaphoto not only preserves your images but enhances them — giving your memories new life in digital form.
A: High-quality slide scanning requires expensive, specialist equipment. Supaphoto already has the latest scanners and technology in place, saving you both time and money while guaranteeing the best possible results.
A: Supaphoto is a trusted, long-established slide scanning service based in North Yorkshire. We’ve helped thousands of families across the UK preserve their slides and are proud to hold over 5,000 five-star reviews.
A: Digitising 35mm slides can be complex. While DIY is possible, a professional service like Supaphoto provides faster, higher-quality results at competitive prices.
A: Preparing slides requires careful cleaning and sorting, which can be tedious and risky. Supaphoto handles this for you, treating each slide professionally and ensuring the best scan quality possible.
A: Choosing the right format depends on how you plan to use the images. Supaphoto will guide you in selecting the best option — JPEG for everyday use or TIFF for professional printing and archiving.
A: Yes, even worn or discoloured slides can often be restored and digitised. Supaphoto’s technicians specialise in recovering images from fragile or aged slides.
A: Once the process is complete, we return all your original slides in their original condition along with your new digital copies.
A: Choosing Supaphoto means benefitting from expert handling, professional scanners, and consistent high-quality output — something DIY methods can rarely match.
A: Supaphoto can digitise almost any type of slide, including older, rare, and non-standard sizes, from 35mm up to 135mm.
We handle large collections efficiently, offering bulk discounts and quick turnaround times for big orders. Supaphoto combines scale, skill, and care to make professional slide conversion both simple and affordable.A:
