Transfer Slides to Digital for Peace of Mind
Often neglected in cupboards for too long, unless properly stored from the beginning, they typically deteriorate over time displaying issues with colours fading, areas affected by mould and fungal growth and glue from cardboard mounts becoming weak.
We Transfer Slides to new Digital formats so that you finally be able to safeguard and share them with the wider family! The good news is that we also uplift them to restore and improve colours.
We also Convert Film Negatives To Digital Photos, Digitise Photos and Scan Photo Albums to Digital should you have those formats too
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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 Transfer 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 transfer 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 transfer your slides 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 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 Digital Conversion for your Photos
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 alongside this section gives you a clear overview of how Supaphoto transfers cherished slides into modern digital files. You’ll also see examples of the quality you can expect, together with an introduction to the straightforward process from the moment your slides arrive with us through to the safe return of your originals. Whether you’re preserving treasured family holidays, historical collections or decades of photographic memories, the video demonstrates how our experienced team handles every order with care and attention.
Every slide is individually inspected and digitally transferred by knowledgeable technicians using professional-grade equipment in our fully equipped studio. Our aim is to produce faithful digital reproductions while preserving the character of the original image. Where possible, we also enhance the final result through careful colour correction, free image cropping and by removing the effects of everyday dust before scanning.
High studio-grade scan resolutions provide excellent files for digital viewing, long-term archiving and high-quality reprinting. If a particular slide does not produce the best possible result on the first attempt, we can process it again using alternative equipment to maximise image quality wherever practical.
Your collection is converted into convenient, future-ready digital formats, with output options including JPEG, TIFF and higher-resolution files where required. This makes it simple to view, organise, share and safeguard your memories across today’s devices and tomorrow’s technology.
Many collections contain a mixture of media, which is why we can also professionally digitise printed photographs and albums alongside slides, helping you preserve an entire family archive in one place. If you’re unsure which type of slide you own or what quality to expect, our guide to choosing the best slide scanning service explains what to look for when selecting a professional transfer provider.
From mounted slides and negatives to prints, enlargements and complete photo albums, we work to recover and preserve as much detail as possible, giving your memories a practical digital future while keeping your original collection safe.
See also our Prices and FAQs further below.
What you can Expect From Us & Our Advantages
Choosing Supaphoto means trusting a UK team with more than 20 years of experience in preserving treasured memories. Every order is hand digitalised in our professional studio here in the UK, giving you confidence that your original slides remain in safe hands throughout the transfer process. Our experienced technicians carefully maintain batches and keep your slides in the correct order wherever possible, making it easier to enjoy your memories exactly as you remember them. If your collection also includes negatives, you can combine services with our professional negative and 35mm slide conversion service for a complete archive.
We’ve designed our service to be straightforward from start to finish. You’ll always be able to speak to a real member of our customer service team, receive order updates and tracking information, and have your original slides safely returned once your transfer is complete. Every project passes through multiple quality assurance checks before it leaves our studio, helping us deliver consistent results with a fast turnaround.
Your completed images can be supplied on preloaded USB drives, ready to enjoy on compatible digital photo frames and other devices. Optional cloud hosting is also available if you’d like convenient online access, without being tied to hidden annual subscription charges. We never charge for blank slides or items that cannot be successfully transferred, providing clear and fair pricing from the outset.
Our commitment to quality has earned more than 600 genuine 5-star customer reviews, while organisations including museums, educational institutions and television production companies—such as work associated with the BBC Repair Shop—have trusted Supaphoto with valuable archival material. For anyone planning to preserve a larger family collection, our guide to organising large slide and photo scanning projects offers practical advice, while our Photo Transfer Learning Zone contains expert guidance covering every stage of protecting and enjoying your photographic memories.
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 a Professional Slide Transfer Service
Preserving photographic slides is about much more than creating digital copies. It is about protecting irreplaceable memories while making them easier to enjoy and share for years to come. A professional transfer service gives you high-quality digital files without exposing fragile originals to unnecessary handling or the risks associated with ageing slide projectors.
At Supaphoto, every collection is handled by experienced technicians using professional scanning equipment designed to capture the detail, colour and character of each original transparency. Whether your collection contains family holidays, special occasions or historical images, your slides are carefully processed to produce digital files suitable for viewing on modern devices, long-term archiving and future printing.
Many customers also have negatives or printed photographs stored alongside their slides. Combining services with our professional negative and transparency scanning service can help preserve an entire photographic archive at the same time. If you’re wondering what affects scanning quality, our guide to choosing a professional slide scanning service explains the key factors that influence the finished results.
How to Place an Order
Ordering your slide transfer is designed to be straightforward from beginning to end. Simply gather your slides together, keeping any batches that you would like to remain together, before securely packaging them for delivery. Once your order reaches our UK studio, your slides are logged, prepared for scanning and processed by our experienced team.
Throughout your order, you’ll receive updates so you know exactly where your collection is within the transfer process. If you have any questions before, during or after your order, you can speak directly to a member of our customer service team rather than relying on automated systems.
When your transfer is complete, your digital files are supplied in your chosen format and your original slides are carefully packaged and returned. Customers with mixed collections often choose to preserve albums and prints at the same time through our professional photo scanning service, making it easier to organise every memory in one digital archive.
Ease of Process
Many people delay preserving old slides because they expect the process to be complicated. In reality, having your slides professionally transferred is usually far easier than attempting to scan them at home. There is no need to purchase specialist scanners, learn scanning software or spend hours cleaning and processing each individual slide yourself.
Supaphoto manages the technical work for you, allowing you to focus on enjoying the finished images rather than creating them. Professional equipment, experienced operators and quality control checks help deliver consistent results across collections of all sizes.
If you’re planning to digitise a larger family archive, our article on organising large photo and slide scanning projects provides practical advice before sending your collection. You can also explore additional preservation tips, storage guidance and digitisation advice throughout the Photo Preservation Learning Centre.
Digital Download or USB – What’s Best?
The right delivery option depends on how you intend to use your newly digitised slides. A USB drive is an excellent choice if you’d like a physical backup that can easily be stored, copied or connected to compatible computers and televisions. It also makes sharing large collections with family members simple.
A digital download offers immediate access once your files are ready, making it convenient if you want to begin organising, sharing or backing up your photographs without waiting for physical media to arrive. Many customers choose both options, giving themselves a local copy alongside a downloadable version for additional flexibility.
Whichever option you select, your files are created in modern digital formats that are easy to view, organise and preserve for the future. If you still have questions about delivery options, file formats or preparing your slides, you’ll find additional answers in our Frequently Asked Questions section and the More Questions About This Service area further down this page.
Pricing Guidance
The cost of transferring slides to digital depends on the size of your collection, the type of output you choose and whether you require any additional services. Professional digitisation provides excellent long-term value because it protects originals that naturally deteriorate with age while creating files that are simple to view, duplicate and share with future generations.
Before sending your collection, it can help to group similar slides together and remove any empty storage boxes that are not required for the transfer. If your archive also includes negatives or printed photographs, combining services can make preserving your complete collection more convenient. For helpful advice on preparing older media before digitisation, take a look at how to digitise vintage media successfully.
Understanding Slide Formats
Different slide formats all capture photographs on transparent film, but they vary in size, image quality and the cameras that produced them.
| Slide Format | Typical Characteristics | Suitable for Digital Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Mounted Slides | The most common photographic slide format used by families and enthusiasts. | Yes |
| Medium Format Transparencies | Larger originals capable of capturing greater image detail. | Yes |
| Mounted Colour Transparencies | Available in a range of mount styles and manufacturers. | Yes |
| Mixed Slide Collections | Collections containing different slide brands and mount types together. | Yes |
If your collection also contains negatives, you may benefit from our professional film negative conversion service, allowing all your photographic media to be preserved together.
Photo Learning Zone
Can old slides still produce good digital images?
In many cases, yes. Although ageing, fading and dust can affect originals, professional scanning equipment is designed to capture as much detail as possible from well-preserved slides.
Should I clean my slides before sending them?
It’s usually best to avoid attempting deep cleaning yourself, as delicate transparencies can easily become scratched. Professional handling helps reduce unnecessary risk.
Can I preserve slides alongside photo albums and prints?
Absolutely. Many customers choose to digitise an entire family archive rather than individual formats. Our guide to photo and album preservation explains how different photographic collections can be organised before scanning.
For additional inspiration on protecting family memories for future generations, browse our Digital Conversion Blog.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Storing slides in damp or hot environments, which can accelerate deterioration over time.
Mixing collections together before packing, especially if you want family events or holidays kept in their original sequence.
Attempting to clean delicate transparencies with household materials, which may scratch the film surface.
Leaving slides in storage for many more years, allowing fading and ageing to continue before digitisation.
Relying on a single copy of your digital files. Keeping backups on multiple devices or storage locations helps protect your newly preserved memories.
If you have any additional questions before placing your order, you’ll find further answers in our Frequently Asked Questions page, or you can browse the More Questions About This Service section for guidance specific to slide transfers.
More Questions About this Format
A: At Supaphoto, the process of transferring slides to digital begins with a detailed inspection and gentle cleaning of each slide to remove any dust or surface particles. We then use professional-grade scanners to capture each image in high resolution, ensuring every colour, texture, and fine detail is preserved. The resulting digital files are colour corrected and optimised before being saved to USB, DVD, or provided as a digital download. Finally, your original slides are returned safely in the same order they were received.
A: Yes — once we’ve converted your slides to digital, we can create high-quality photo prints or custom photo books. This is a popular option for clients who want to preserve family memories in a tangible way while keeping the digital versions safely stored.
A: Absolutely. We regularly digitise large slide collections for museums, archives, and private clients. Whether you have a few dozen slides or several thousand, we offer bulk pricing and consistent colour management for every project.
A: Your slides are handled exclusively by our in-house technicians using secure equipment. We never outsource our work. Once scanning is complete, your digital files are stored on encrypted servers, and backups are deleted upon request to protect your privacy.
A: Both terms refer to the same process — converting your physical slides or film transparencies into digital image files. However, at Supaphoto, slide digitisation goes beyond basic scanning. We use high-resolution scanners calibrated for colour accuracy, then apply careful image correction to ensure your photos look natural and vibrant. The result is a professionally restored digital image that’s ready to print, edit, or share online.
A: Over time, slides stored in damp conditions can develop mould, mildew, or warping. Before scanning, we gently clean and stabilise affected slides using film-safe tools. If damage is significant, we capture the cleanest possible image and can apply digital restoration techniques to reduce the appearance of marks or discolouration. Our goal is to recover as much detail as possible while protecting your original film.
A: For everyday viewing, JPEG files are ideal — they’re compact, easy to share, and display beautifully on phones, TVs, and computers. However, if you plan to edit or archive your slides, we recommend TIFF files, which preserve all image data without compression. We can provide both formats depending on your needs and deliver them via USB, DVD, or secure online download.
A: Yes! Once we’ve digitised your slides, we can compile them into a digital slideshow or video montage, complete with background music and captions. This is a popular choice for wedding anniversaries, memorials, and family history projects. You’ll receive the video as a playable file or on DVD/USB.
