Negative Scanning
Scan Negatives to DVD
Convert negatives to digital format using our premium negative scanning services here at DVD Your Memories. Our highly trained negative scanning technician will scan negatives up to 4000 DPI with Digital ICE4 filtering technology to enhance your photo negative.
35mm
120/220
110
126
16mm
APS
Disc FilmPricing and Basic Info
Unmounted 35mm and APS Negatives
| Number of Images | 4000 DPI | 3000 DPI | 2000 DPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-100 | $1.29 Each | 99¢ Each | 79¢ Each |
| 101-500 | $1.19 Each | 89¢ Each | 69¢ Each |
| 501-1500 | $1.15 Each | 85¢ Each | 65¢ Each |
| 1501+ | $1.09 Each | 79¢ Each | 59¢ Each |
| Prices include Digital ICE and scratch removal, exposure correction, cropping and proper image rotation. Digital ICE can not be used on black and white negatives. | |||
- All Orders: Add $10 per DVD/CD, or $20 for a Blu-ray data disc. There is a $10 minimum for all orders. Also, if you are organizing your photos into groups of less than 20 photos, then there will be a $1 per custom folder/filename only for the groups that have less than 20 images.
- If you are bringing in your own flash/hard drive with data on it to store these files, there is a $15 setup fee. There is no fee if your drive does not have data on it or if we've provided the drive for you.
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Partial Strip Scanning
For customers who only need certain images scanned from a strip of negatives, please add $1 per negative strip which will not be scanned in its entirety.
$1 per Negative Strip -
Extra Copies
Sharing your memories with others? We provide extra copies packaged and ready for only $10 each.
$10 per CD / DVD -
Upgraded Resolution - 4000 DPI
Our professional-grade slide scanners can create JPEG or TIFF format images up to 4000 DPI. This is the highest resolution available and is recommended for the true archivist. Imagine being able to print out your images as large as 11"x17"!
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TIFF Format
Files are in JPEG format. If you would like TIFF files please add 50¢ per image.
Add $0.50 per image
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Contact Proof Sheets
These are also known as proof sheets. Contact sheets allow you to view all your pictures in seconds on a few pieces of paper.
$10 for every 100 negatives -
Upgrade to Blu-ray
Upgrade your negative scanning order to our Blu-Ray discs for only $20! We'll place your negatives as digital images on a Blu-ray disc, which holds much more data than a CD or DVD. For more information about our Blu-ray services, please visit our Blu-ray transfer page.
$20 per disc -
Basic Restoration
For most manual color corrections (color balance, levels, brightness, contrasting, etc.) the cost is $1 per image. A technician will inspect and manually adjust each image; we don't rely on an automated computer program to judge what looks good to the human eye.
$1.00 per image restored 
Advanced Restoration
DVD Your Memories charges $40 per half-hour for image restoration (fixing deep/wide scratches, scuffs, damage from tape/glue).
$40 per half hour-
Slideshow Movies
Once we've scanned your slides, why not make a slideshow movie out of it? Pick out your favorite music and let us do the rest. What better way to watch your memories than in your own personalized DVD slideshow movie!?
Click here for more info
Unmounted 120/220 (Medium Format) Negative
Up to 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" Negative
| Number of Images | 4000 DPI | 3000 DPI | 2000 DPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-100 | $10 Each | $7.49 Each | $5 Each |
| 101-500 | $9 Each | $6.49 Each | $4 Each |
| 501-1500 | $8.50 Each | $5.75 Each | $3.49 Each |
| 1501+ | $8 Each | $5.49 Each | $3.25 Each |
| Prices include Digital ICE and scratch removal, exposure correction, cropping and proper image rotation. Digital ICE can not be used on black and white negatives. | |||
- All Orders: Add $10 per DVD/CD, or $20 for a Blu-ray data disc. There is a $10 minimum for all orders. Also, if you are organizing your photos into groups of less than 20 photos, then there will be a $1 fee per custom folder/filename only for the groups that have less than 20 images.
- If you are bringing in your own flash/hard drive with data on it to store these files, there is a $15 setup fee. There is no fee if your drive does not have data on it or if we've provided the drive for you.
-
Partial Strip Scanning
For customers who only need certain images scanned from a strip of negatives, please add $1 per negative strip which will not be scanned in its entirety.
$1 per Negative Strip -
Extra Copies
Sharing your memories with others? We provide extra copies packaged and ready for only $10 each.
$10 per CD / DVD -
Upgraded Resolution - 4000 DPI
Our professional-grade slide scanners can create JPEG or TIFF format images up to 4000 DPI. This is the highest resolution available and is recommended for the true archivist. Imagine being able to print out your images as large as 11"x17"!
-
TIFF Format
Files are in JPEG format. If you would like TIFF files please add 50¢ per image.
Add $0.50 per image
-
Contact Proof Sheets
These are also known as proof sheets. Contact sheets allow you to view all your pictures in seconds on a few pieces of paper.
$10 for every 100 negatives -
Upgrade to Blu-ray
Upgrade your negative scanning order to our Blu-Ray discs for only $20! We'll place your negatives as digital images on a Blu-ray disc, which holds much more data than a CD or DVD. For more information about our Blu-ray services, please visit our Blu-ray transfer page.
$20 per disc -
Basic Restoration
For most manual color corrections (color balance, levels, brightness, contrasting, etc.) the cost is $1 per image. A technician will inspect and manually adjust each image; we don't rely on an automated computer program to judge what looks good to the human eye.
$1.00 per image restored -
Advanced Restoration
DVD Your Memories charges $40 per half-hour for image restoration (fixing deep/wide scratches, scuffs, damage from tape/glue).
$40 per half hour -
Slideshow Movies
Once we've scanned your slides, why not make a slideshow movie out of it? Pick out your favorite music and let us do the rest. What better way to watch your memories than in your own personalized DVD slideshow movie!?
Click here for more info
Unmounted 126, 110, 16mm Negatives and Disc Film
| Number of Images | 4000 DPI | 3000 DPI | 2000 DPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-100 | $3 Each | $2.49 Each | $2 Each |
| 101-500 | $2.89 Each | $2.29 Each | $1.89 Each |
| 501-1500 | $2.79 Each | $2.25 Each | $1.85 Each |
| 1501+ | $2.59 Each | $2.19 Each | $1.79 Each |
| Prices include Digital ICE and scratch removal, exposure correction, cropping and proper image rotation. Digital ICE can not be used on black and white negatives. | |||
- All Orders: Add $10 per DVD/CD, or $20 for a Blu-ray data disc. There is a $10 minimum for all orders. Also, if you are organizing your photos into groups of less than 20 photos, then there will be a $1 fee per custom folder/filename only for the groups that have less than 20 images.
- If you are bringing in your own flash/hard drive with data on it to store these files, there is a $15 setup fee. There is no fee if your drive does not have data on it or if we've provided the drive for you.
-
Partial Strip Scanning
For customers who only need certain images scanned from a strip of negatives, please add $1 per negative strip which will not be scanned in its entirety.
$1 per Negative Strip -
Extra Copies
Sharing your memories with others? We provide extra copies packaged and ready for only $10 each.
$10 per CD / DVD -
Upgraded Resolution - 4000 DPI
Our professional-grade slide scanners can create JPEG or TIFF format images up to 4000 DPI. This is the highest resolution available and is recommended for the true archivist. Imagine being able to print out your images as large as 11"x17"!
-
TIFF Format
Files are in JPEG format. If you would like TIFF files please add 50¢ per image.
Add $0.50 per image"
-
Contact Proof Sheets
These are also known as proof sheets. Contact sheets allow you to view all your pictures in seconds on a few pieces of paper.
$10 for every 100 negatives -
Upgrade to Blu-ray
Upgrade your negative scanning order to our Blu-Ray discs for only $20! We'll place your negatives as digital images on a Blu-ray disc, which holds much more data than a CD or DVD. For more information about our Blu-ray services, please visit our Blu-ray transfer page.
$20 per disc -
Basic Restoration
For most manual color corrections (color balance, levels, brightness, contrasting, etc.) the cost is $1 per image. A technician will inspect and manually adjust each image; we don't rely on an automated computer program to judge what looks good to the human eye.
$1.00 per image restored -
Advanced Restoration
DVD Your Memories charges $40 per half-hour for image restoration (fixing deep/wide scratches, scuffs, damage from tape/glue).
$40 per half hour -
Slideshow Movies
Once we've scanned your slides, why not make a slideshow movie out of it? Pick out your favorite music and let us do the rest. What better way to watch your memories than in your own personalized DVD slideshow movie!?
Click here for more info
Large Format Negatives
Above 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" to 5" x 7" Negative
| Number of Images | 3200 DPI | 2400 DPI | 1200 DPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-49 | $20 Each | $17.49 Each | $15 Each |
| 50-99 | $18 Each | $15.49 Each | $13 Each |
| 501-1500 | $17.50 Each | $14.75 Each | $12.49 Each |
| 250+ | Call for quote | ||
| All scans included levels adjustments. 4800 DPI and 600 DPI Scans available by request. Please speak with a manager or image scanning technician for more information about alternate scanning resolutions. | |||
Up to 12"x16" Negative
| Number of Images | 3200 DPI | 2400 DPI | 1200 DPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-49 | $30 Each | $27.49 Each | $25 Each |
| 50-99 | $28 Each | $25.49 Each | $23 Each |
| 100-249 | $27.50 Each | $24.75 Each | $22.49 Each |
| 250+ | Call for quote | ||
| All scans included levels adjustments. 4800 DPI and 600 DPI Scans available by request. Please speak with a manager or image scanning technician for more information about alternate scanning resolutions. | |||
- All Orders: Add $10 per DVD/CD, or $20 for a Blu-ray data disc. There is a $10 minimum for all orders. Also, if you are organizing your photos into groups of less than 20 photos, then there will be a $1 fee per custom folder/filename only for the groups that have less than 20 images.
- If you are bringing in your own flash/hard drive with data on it to store these files, there is a $15 setup fee. There is no fee if your drive does not have data on it or if we've provided the drive for you.
-
Partial Strip Scanning
For customers who only need certain images scanned from a strip of negatives, please add $1 per negative strip which will not be scanned in its entirety.
$1 per Negative Strip -
Extra Copies
Sharing your memories with others? We provide extra copies packaged and ready for only $10 each.
$10 per CD / DVD -
Upgraded Resolution - 3200 DPI
Our professional-grade slide scanners can create JPEG or TIFF format images up to 3200 DPI. This is the highest resolution available and is recommended for the true archivist. Imagine being able to print out your images as large as 11"x17"!
-
TIFF Format
Files are in JPEG format. If you would like TIFF files for your large format positives, please add $5.00 per image.
Add $5 per image
-
Contact Proof Sheets
These are also known as proof sheets. Contact sheets allow you to view all your pictures in seconds on a few pieces of paper.
$10 for every 100 negatives -
Upgrade to Blu-ray
Upgrade your negative scanning order to our Blu-Ray discs for only $20! We'll place your negatives as digital images on a Blu-ray disc, which holds much more data than a CD or DVD. For more information about our Blu-ray services, please visit our Blu-ray transfer page.
$20 per disc -
Basic Restoration
For most manual color corrections (color balance, levels, brightness, contrasting, etc.) the cost is $1 per image. A technician will inspect and manually adjust each image; we don't rely on an automated computer program to judge what looks good to the human eye.
$1.00 per image restored -
Advanced Restoration
DVD Your Memories charges $40 per half-hour for image restoration (fixing deep/wide scratches, scuffs, damage from tape/glue).
$40 per half hour -
Slideshow Movies
Once we've scanned your slides, why not make a slideshow movie out of it? Pick out your favorite music and let us do the rest. What better way to watch your memories than in your own personalized DVD slideshow movie!?
Click here for more info
Downloads
Transferring your images to an external hard drive is recommended especially for larger orders of many negatives or high-resolution images.
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Negative Scanning
The Process
Slides are first cleaned with compressed air. This removes any extra dust and other particles without damaging the slide. For this we use a special air compressor to allow just the right amount of air pressure.
We use the professional grade Nikon SuperCoolSCAN 5000 ED and 9000 ED negative scanners to digitize your negatives. These are dedicated units that produce amazing results when used properly. There are companies out there that will scan negatives using flat-bed scanners. Those companies will not be able to attain the depth of color or clarity of a more high-end dedicated negative scanner such as the Nikon Coolscan 5000/9000 ED.
Negatives are previewed in the scanning software program where the cropping and other adjustments are set. All negatives are labeled numerically by box marking (ie: FarmHouse_001.jpg). Folders are also named according to the original organizational structure of the negatives.
After all the negative scanning is finished we go through each image one-by-one and make sure that it is oriented properly (people are standing upright) and not flipped (words appearing mirrored). Once the image scanning technician has looked over all the images, a second technician will look over each image again and sign off on the “customer notes sheet” showing that each image has truly been double-checked.
Once all the negatives have been scanned and inspected, they will be burned to our special 100 year archival DVDs (unless otherwise specified by the customer). These disks are regarded as the best medium for long-term storage.
Scanning Negatives vs. Prints?
Typically, it’s best to scan from the original source of your images. For photos, the original source would be the negative, which are strips of images given to you when the film has been developed. Printed photos are merely printed copies of the negative, and never contains as much detail as the original negative. Prints have a much more restricted range of color and luminosity (light/dark) than negatives, and also have only a fraction of the detail present in a negative. A dedicated negative scanning device will also grant you the ability to apply Digital ICE technology, which will minimize the appearance of dust and scratches if they appear on your negatives. Most 35mm film negatives are capable of being scanned at up to 4000dpi, which allow you to create prints much larger than the standard 5×7 photo.
Manual Color Correction Service vs. Image Restoration Service
Manual color correction is described in the Pricing and Basic Info section and mainly is used to fix problems with color. For example if the negative has a yellow cast to it, in many cases we can neutralize that color and bring back the original colors. We will check for the whitest pixel in the important viewable area of the image and reset that to the 100% white value, and do the same for black. No software program can do this because we are evaluating the image based on the important data and disregarding things like backlighting from windows and such. If your images has a color cast to them or are too dark, just ask our image scanning technician to employ the manual color correction service. We can even enhance one or two images so that you can see how beautiful your negatives can be.
The Image Restoration Service will digitally repair negatives. If your negatives have folds, scratches, color blots, fungus or any number of imperfections, ask our image scanning technician for a quote for your negative(s). Even if the image has a piece missing it may be possible to reproduce this missing section based on another negative or other data inside the same negative. It is amazing what can be done with Adobe Photoshop, some extra plug-ins, knowhow and experience. And don’t worry; all of the original data will be saved.
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Areas Served
DVD Your Memories curently providing negative scanning services for Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County and Denver.
San Diego Cities
Clairemont Mesa, Del Mar, La Jolla, Mission Beach, North Park, Pacific Beach, Torrey Hills, Torrey Pines, University City, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Miramar, Mira Mesa, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, Sabre Springs, Scripps Ranch, Sorrento Valley, Kearny Mesa, Mission Valley East, San Carlos, Serra Mesa, Tierrasanta, Hillcrest, Linda Vista, Morena, Ocean Beach, Oceanside, Old Town, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Shelter Island, Sunset Cliffs, University Heights, Balboa Park, Bankers Hill, Lemon Grove, El Cajon, Santee, Lakeside, La Mesa, Poway, Encinitas, Chula Vista, Cardiff, Leucadia, Eastlake, Bonita, Vista, Imperial Beach, National City, San Marcos, Solana Beach, Alpine, Fallbrook, Jamul, Harbison Canyon, Borrego Springs, Casa de Oro, Mount Helix, Spring Valley
Los Angeles Cities
Acton, Alhambra, Altadena, Arcadia, Avalon, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bellflower, Bell Gardens, Bell, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Calabasas, Carson, Century City, Cerritos, Claremont, Compton, Covina, Culver City, Diamond Bar, Downey, Duarte, Eagle Rock, East Los Angeles, El Monte, El Segundo, Encino, Gardena, Glendale, Glendora, Hawaiian Gardens Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Huntington Park, Inglewood, Irwindale, La Canada Flintridge, La Mirada, La Puente, La Verne, Lakewood, Lomita, Lancaster, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Lynwood, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Marina Del Rey, Maywood, Monrovia, Montebello, Monterey Park, Montrose, Northridge, Norwalk, Palmdale, Palos Verdes Penninsula, Paramount, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, Pomona, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rosemead, San Dimas, San Fernando, San Gabriel, San Marino, San Pedro, Santa Clara, Santa Fe Springs, Santa Monica, Sierra Madre, South El Monte, South Gate, South Pasadena, Sunland, Studio City, Tarzana, Temple City, Toluca Lake, Torrance, Tujunga, Valencia, Van Nuys, Venice, Verdugo City, Vernon, Walnut, West Covina, West Hollywood, Whittier
Orange County Cities
Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Avalon, Brea, Buena Park, Commerce, Corona, Costa Mesa, Cudahy, Dana Point, Duarte, Foothill Ranch, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Hawaiian Gardens, Hidden Hills, Huntington Beach, Industry, Irvine, La Habra, La Miranda, La Palma, La Puente, La Verne, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Lawndale, Los Alamitos, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, Placentia, Rancho Santa Margarita, Rolling Hills Estates, Rolling Hills, Sierra Madre, Signal Hill, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Stanton, Tustin, Vernon, Villa Park, Yorba Linda
Denver Cities
Denver, Aurora, Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Greenwood Village, Glendale, Littleton, Thornton,Lakewood,Sheridan, Cherry hills Village, Englewood, Lone Tree, Wheatridge, Arvada, Westminster, Parker, Golden, Northglenn, Castle Rock
Zip Codes
92656, 92698, 92801, 92802, 92803, 92812, 92821, 92822, 92823, 90620, 90621, 90622, 92625, 92626, 92627, 92628, 90630, 92629, 92650, 92609, 92610, 92708, 92728, 92831, 92840, 92842, 92846, 92605, 92602, 90631, 92637, 92630, 92690, 92658, 92856, 92672, 92675, 92701, 92780, 92885
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