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Photo Scanning Service

From 12p a photo

Preserving precious memories captured in old photographs is so essential to ensure that they are not lost to time. Digitising these memories not only protects them from physical damage but also makes them easily shareable and accessible for future generations.

 PicSave is proud to be one of the best photo scanning services in the UK. We offer high-quality scanning and digitisation services to help you safeguard your treasured memories for years to come. With our expertise and commitment to excellence, we ensure that each photo is scanned with meticulous attention to detail.  We aim to give our customers vibrant and clear digital copies that will bring joy and nostalgia for years to come!

Trust us to help you preserve your memories today.

Photo scanning service: these old photos are ready to be scanned
  • Loose or Flatbed Scanning Service
  • 300 or 600 dpi resolution 
  • Jpeg files as standard, tiff format upon request 
  •  No deposit or upfront payment
  • Colour & contrast correction where needed
  • Named folders - just £1 per folder 

Which Scanning Service is Right for Your Photos?

With our loose photo scanning service, we use automated scanners. These scanners are great for most photos, but not all! We also have several commercial flatbed scanners for photo's that the automated scanners cannot process.

Loose Photo Scans

From 12p per photo

  • 300 dpi resolution 12p per photo
  • 600 dpi resolution 16p per photo 
  • Colour & contrast correction 
  • Everyday photos e.g. hols, birthdays
  • Larger than 2 x 2 inches  
  • Standard photos NO cut shapes  
  • Photos without sellotape etc on back 
Flatbed Photo Scans

From 35p per photo

  • 300 dpi resolution 35p per photo
  • 600 dpi resolution 40p per photo 
  • Colour & contrast correction 
  • Polaroids and odd-shaped photos
  • Photos on card or in cardboard
  • Old and fragile photos 
  • Documents, letters, newspaper articles
Large Panoramic Scans

£15.00 per photo 

  • 300 dpi resolution 
  • Bigger than A3 seamlessly merged 
  • Colour & contrast correction 
  • e.g. old school photos. 

What resolution is best for your photos?

The resolution of a scanned image is measured in dots per inch (dpi), which determines the quality and clarity of the digital copy. A higher dpi results in a more detailed and sharper image, making it ideal for enlarging or printing scanned photos.

Choosing between 300 dpi and 600 dpi largely depends on how the digitised images will be used. If you plan to view the photos on a computer or share them on social media, 300 dpi is more than enough. However, if you want to create large prints, 600 DPI is recommended.

We are one of the best photo scanning services in the UK. We are known for our high-quality scanning equipment and expertise in handling all sorts of albums and photographs. We offer both 300 dpi and 600 dpi scanning options, so customers can choose the resolution that best suits their needs.

With our photo digitising service, you can be assured that your treasured photos will be scanned with the utmost care and attention, preserving the memories for many more years.


300 DPI  in Summary:

Are you intending to save & view your digitised photos on a computer, TV, mobile device?  300 dpi should be more than adequate.

600 DPI  in Summary:

If you are archiving photos or intend printing at a later date - 600 dpi is probably the resolution for you.

Preparing Your Photos For Sending

Just a few tips that will help us to get the best digital scans of your photograph:  

What we like
  • Sort Photos into similar sizes where possible
  • Photographs all facing the same way
  • Loose photos & flatbed photos separated into separate bundles
  • Polaroids removed from loose photos
What we don't like
  • Sellotape on any photos 
  • Blu-tack
  • Paper Clips
  • Staples
  • Sticky Glue
Why Scan Your Photos to Digital?

Scanning your photos to digital is a fantastic way to preserve cherished memories. Physical photos are vulnerable to damage from fading, moisture and accidents. Digitising them creates secure, high-quality backups immune to physical deterioration, ensuring your memories are protected for generations.

Digital photos are easier to organise, edit, and share. You can quickly categorise images into folders, enhance them with editing tools, and share them instantly with family and friends anywhere in the world. They’re also more accessible and can be stored on cloud platforms, external drives, or other digital devices.

Using a professional scanning service such as ours at PicSave offers many benefits. We use high-resolution commercial equipment to ensure the best quality scans, improving clarity and detail. We can handle large volumes efficiently, saving you time and effort. Additionally, our scanning services include editing where needed as standard for colour correction and contrast, ensuring your memories are preserved in their best possible form.

 What Will It Cost To Digitise Your Photos?

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Scanning Estimate

We have a minimum scanning order policy of £35


















Please contact us with details of your restoration project. Once we understand the detail of the project, we can give you an estimated price. Simply call or email.

bridget@picsave.co.uk

07768658347





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FAQ's about digitising photos

What Format do you save files to?

We save all our scans as jpg files. Please contact us if you want any other format, such as tiff.

How long will it take to scan my Photos?

This depends upon the number of photos sent. Most orders we scan and return well within 7 days. 

Not sure how many Photos you have? do i have to count them all?

No, don't worry, we only need an estimate of numbers and that is mainly for you to get an approximate cost. We will give you a total count once scanning is completed.

As a guide, a 1 inch stack of photos is approximately 100 photos.

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Why Choose Us to Digitise Your Memories?

Expertise:

With over a decade of knowledge and expertise, we know what is important to our customers hence our consistent 5-star reviews.

Competitive Value:

Our prices give great value for money. As a home-based business without huge overheads, we can be very price-competitive! 

Quality:

We pride ourselves on delivering a fantastic quality scanning service to every one of our customers. See our customer reviews.

Speed:

We deliver a speedy turnaround of projects. Completion is normally within 5 working days depending upon order size.