35mm Slide Scanning from 42p

We scan regular 35mm, 110 and 126 slides with card, plastic or glass mounts

  • We scan regular 35mm, 110 and 126 slides with card, plastic or glass mounts


We specialise in providing a professional and reliable service for converting your old slides into high-quality digital images.
We have extensive experience over almost two decades, and our number #1 rated slide scanning service ensures that every slide is handled with care and precision. We can convert over a thousand slides per day, allowing you to relive your precious memories in a more accessible and convenient format.


Our slide scanning service supports all 35mm-based slides, including Kodachrome and Ektachrome, and scans them at a high resolution of 4000dpi. Prior to scanning, we thoroughly clean each slide to ensure optimal results, and our advanced technology produces high-quality digital images that preserve every detail and colour. Once the scanning process is complete, you have the option to download the digital scans directly to your device or receive them on a USB, disc, or SD card. With our expertise, you can trust that your memories will be preserved in a lasting and accessible format.


We understand the sentimental value of your cherished memories, which is why we strive to provide exceptional customer service throughout the entire slide scanning process. From start to finish, we take every precaution to ensure that your slides are treated with the utmost care and attention to detail. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best possible results, and we are always available to answer any questions or concerns you may have.


In addition to our standard slide scanning services, we also offer a range of custom options to make your digital images even more special. You can choose from a variety of colour correction, noise removal and sharpening services to enhance the quality of your images, and we can also repair any small defects using our Photoshop checkiung services. With our comprehensive services and exceptional quality, you can trust us to handle all of your slide scanning needs.


Scan resolution4000dpi
Average Dimensions5276 x 3564 pixels
Equivalent size18 Megapixels
File Size8 - 10MB JPG : 108MB Tiff
Bit Depth24bit JPG : 48bit Tiff
Colour CorrectionIn scanner and Photoshop Processed
Defect RemovalInfrared Detection
CleaningCleaned with air and wiped
RotationCorrectly Rotated
CroppingAutomatic with a manual check



Bulk pricing


1+ 52p
250+ 47p
500+ 44p
1000+ 42p

How many to scan?








All 2" slides are scanned including 35mm, Half frame, 126, Super 35mm and 110 mounted slides, either card, plastic or glass mounted and also Kodachrome and Ektachrome.


Air - Wipe - Air cleaning

Before scanning, each slide is individually cleaned with our Air-Wipe-Air process.

  • Each slide is blown with clean filtered compressed air to remove the loose dust and dirt particles
  • The film surface is then brushed and wiped with specialised cleaning pads
  • A second blow of compressed air is used to remove any loosened particles

During the scanning process all colour films are digitally processed with an Infra Red system to remove any remaining dust and scratch defects.

 


Slide ordering

We do try to keep to any ordering of the slides, however due to the way our scanning processing works we cannot always guarantee that the ordering will be maintained, especially where different slide sizes are mixed together, such as regular 35mm, mixed with 126 and 110 slides. However, any grouping of the slides is always maintained where possible.



127 "Super slides"

127 "Super slides" are the same 2" frame size as regular 35mm slides but they have a larger viewing aperture (opening) of 40mm x 40mm, as opposed to 35mm x 24mm for regular 35mm film.

We can scan these as regular 35mm slides but you should be aware that a considerable portion of the image will be lost.

If you wish to have the whole frame captured then they will have to be scanned using our Medium Format scanning service.

What do we scan ?


Photographs / Prints

We scan all sizes of photographs, colour or black and white, provided they are at least 2" in size. Albums and mounted photographs are scanned using our large flatbed scanning service. All scans are made at 600dpi, meaning you get a larger, clearer image that will look great on your mobile device, PC screen, or TV. They can also be reprinted at least twice the size of the original.


Slides

All sizes of mounted slides are scanned, from regular 35mm projector slides to 60mm medium-format slides. Half-frame slides, 126 slides, 110 slides, and 127 "Super slides" are also scanned. All 40mm frames are scanned at 4000 dpi, giving a large image suitable for all uses. Due to their larger original size, 60mm frames are scanned at 3200 dpi, which helps to maintain a reasonable final file size.


Film negatives / Transparencies

negatives up to 8 x 10-inch Large Format film. Colour, monochromatic (black and white) and transparency film are commonplace. The most common is the easily recognisable twin sprocket 35mm film, but we can also scan 110 / 126 instamatic, varying medium format film sizes from 6 x 4.5cm up to 6 x 12cm and 4 x 5 inch; Large format film, though we don't process any form of cine or VHS film.




Why convert your images to digital?


Having your film negatives, slides or photos scanned and converted to digital images preserves them before they deteriorate and fade away. This allows you to view and share them using today's digital equipment, such as computers, TVs, Digital photo frames and mobile devices.
You can upload them to social networking sites like Facebook, X (Twitter), Snapchat, WhatsApp, or Instagram or share them with anyone you wish using our Online access system. The images can also be used for presentational use with high-resolution projection systems and are suitable for publishing, either as a personal photograph album or for commercial use.

Having your images scanned to digital allows you to distribute copies of the images to friends and family. It can make an excellent birthday, anniversary or Christmas gift for a family member or friend.


The scanning process

All films are cleaned before scanning. We use an Infrared system for colour films to detect and remove most of the remaining dust and scratch defects, resulting in a clearer image. The infrared system is not available for black-and-white film scans. All items are scanned using high-quality scanners at 4000 dpi for 35 mm-based film/slides, 3200 dpi for medium format films, and 600 dpi for photographs. We use scanners designed solely for scanning the type of film or photograph, not a general-purpose flatbed scanner. We then automatically adjust the colours, brightness and contrast levels in Adobe Photoshop®.


What you get back

The images are scanned and processed as 16-bit TIFF files, then converted to standard JPG files for return. You are free to use the images for any purpose. Professional users can also select to have the images returned in the original TIFF format.

All images are available to view or download online for 30 days and can also be returned on either a disc, USB memory stick or SD card.

After we return your images to you we keep a copy of them on our secure servers for up to 2 years. So should you lose your images, we can replace it for you without having to rescan your images.


Who uses our services?

We work with a wide variety of customers, including private individuals, businesses, professional and amateur photographers, publishing houses, local government, the NHS, commercial printers, museums and archives, charities, and organisations.

Some recent customers include British Museum, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Haynes Manuals, Harewood House Trust, Cumbrian Railway Association, Watts & Co Ltd, University of Edinburgh, University of Central Lancashire, University of Oxford, Seymour Powell Ltd, Henry Poole & Co

No job is too big or too small for us. We regularly handle small orders of a handful of images to complete archives of many thousands of images from high-profile publishing houses, museum archives, universities, various private organisations, charities, and individuals.



Common Questions


How long does it take?

We normally try to complete each order within 10 working days, but this may be longer at peak times or if we have received a number of large orders. You can check our current estimated times here. If you are in a hurry you can select our Next day service.


Do you return the originals?

Yes, all original images are returned unless you specifically request us not to return them.


Do I need to register and place on order online?

No, you can simply send everything to us without registering.


Some of the images are faded, can you fix them?

Yes, all scans include Photoshop colour restoration, though extremely faded or colour cast images may require extra processing should you wish to restore them fully.


Do you lock the images or can I do what I want with them?

They are standard digital JPG or Tiff files which you can view and edit as you would any digital image. We place no restriction on editing, copying or sharing of the images, they are yours to use however you wish.