Scanning How-To

Resolution, file types, cleaning, splitting and organizing scans, and step-by-step help for photos, slides and negatives.

  • Epson Perfection V39 II
    Scanning How-To

    How to Clean Old Photos Before Scanning Them

    Learn how to clean old photos before scanning with gentle dust removal, safe handling, and simple storage steps that help protect fragile prints.

  • Canon CanoScan LiDE 400
    Scanning How-To

    How Do You Scan Old Photos to a Computer?

    Learn how to scan old photos to a computer, choose settings, save clear files, and protect fragile prints while you digitize a family collection.

  • Epson Perfection V39 II
    Scanning How-To

    Tips for Scanning Old Photos

    Use these tips for scanning old photos to avoid dust, crooked images, lost backs, and repeat work. Choose a useful resolution and save files clearly.

  • Epson Perfection V39 II
    Scanning How-To

    What Resolution Should You Scan Photos At?

    Learn what resolution to scan photos at for sharing, reprints, cropping, and archiving, plus how to balance detail, file size, and scan time.