Turn Your Old Slides Into Digital Memories You Can Actually View
Got boxes of old slides sitting around with no way to view them? You're not alone. Most families have at least a few carousels of 35mm slides from back in the day. Maybe some of the Kodak Instamatic slides mixed in there too. It's probably been a while since you've actually looked at them.
At Remember Whenever we scan slides from pretty much every format - 35mm, 126, 110, 127, 120 even the rarer 3D Stereo Slides. The goal is simple: turn those slides into files you can actually look at again. On your phone, your computer, your TV, whatever works for you. No projector setup needed.
The wonderful thing about slides is they contain so much more detail than regular photos ever did. When we digitize them properly, you often discover things you never noticed before. Colors become more vibrant, faces are clearer, backgrounds show details you'd forgotten were there.
It's like seeing your old memories in HD for the first time.
Slide Formats & Scanning Prices
35MM / 126 / 110
PRO SCAN
4000dpi
99¢
each
STANDARD SCAN
3000dpi
89¢
each
VALUE SCAN
2000dpi
79¢
each
127 / 120
PRO SCAN
4000dpi
$4.99
each
STANDARD SCAN
3000dpi
$3.99
each
VALUE SCAN
2000dpi
$2.99
each
3D STEREO
PRO SCAN
4000dpi
$3.99
each
STANDARD SCAN
3000dpi
$2.99
each
VALUE SCAN
2000dpi
$1.99
each
Not sure what’s best for your needs?
Get in touch today - we’d love to talk about your media and help you get the right transfers for you.
or call us on (203) 208-9447
Bulk discounts
We see you, shutterbug!
501 - 1000 slides =
10% OFF
1001+ slides =
20% OFF
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
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Scans at 2000dpi, 3000dpi or 4000dpi depending on your needs.
Think of it as med/high/extra high resolution.
Medium is best for those that want to save the most money but still get great scans, the extra high is best for image manipulation/reproduction, and the high is a great middle ground.
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All of your slides are blasted with compressed air to remove as much surface dust as possible before we scan them.
Once they’re scanned, our high tech scanners use a technology called Digital ICE to remove any of the tiny particles that have become embedded over the years.
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If you have groups of images that you’ve named or photo albums that have labels, we’ll transfer those titles to the digital folders containing your scanned images, making it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for.
Got dates on your albums/groups? We’ll do our best to sort everything in chronological order for you.
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A free 30-day, unlimited download and sharing link (up to 100GB in size)
All of our orders for digital files come with a free download and sharing link so you can share your memories with as many family members and friends as you like.
Need longer than 30 days? We can store your files indefinitely for just $5 a month.
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Our image files are provided as high quality JPEG files as standard (the most compatible format), so you can take them anywhere and load them on any device.
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We crop every scan down to the image area itself, ensuring a clean final photo file.
We also make sure that every image is rotated and oriented the correct way.
ADD-ON SERVICES
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All our orders come with a free download and sharing link, but if you’d like to add a USB drive to your order, we can get the right size for the media you have.
Our prices start at $12 and we can let you know how large a drive you’ll need.
We can also put your files on a 100-year archival Data DVDs for $15 per 4.5GB of files (or per disc if special organization required). A great option to store away in a safety deposit box for safekeeping.
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25¢ per scan
If you need the best possible quality from your scans, we can scan your slides as TIFF files, giving you the most digital information in your images.
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25¢ per image
We’ll adjust color balance, levels, brightness, contrasting, etc to bring life back to faded images.
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$49 per 1000 slides
Want to show off your newly digital images as a slideshow? Our most basic slideshow shows each image for 5 seconds and fades into the next.
Perfect for putting on loop on your TV at family gatherings.
If you’d like to go all out and add music, titles and more, head over to our Slideshows page for more details.
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We often see slides that have some color balancing needs or might need some extra TLC.
Our work starts at $50 per 30 mins of technician time (most jobs can be completed in this time). But since every restoration job is different, we’ll give you an estimate before we start and keep in contact with you if we feel like it could use more attention.
Head over to our Photo Restoration page for more information.
“I am still in awe of what Paul helped me uncover. His services are priceless.
He is incredibly considerate and understands the delicacy of personal keepsakes.
I am so grateful for his services.”
— Stefanie J.
Why Slides Were Actually Amazing (And Still Are)
Back in the day, serious photographers swore by slides. Slide film required far more precise exposure and metering whereas print film was a little more forgiving. You were also able to gather the family for the annual slideshow and show off all your beautiful photographs.
And further still, the slides were far higher quality than you’d get from the prints made from negatives. Those little Kodachrome and Ektachrome slides sitting in your collection? They've got resolution that puts most old prints to shame.
The thing about 35mm slides is they were basically the high-definition format of their time. All that image information is still there, locked inside those tiny frames. When we scan them at high resolution, we're pulling out detail that was always there but maybe got lost when people made prints from them later.
Medium format slides like 120 and 127 are even more impressive. Photographers used these bigger formats specifically because they wanted that extra quality. If you've inherited a collection of these, you're sitting on some seriously good image quality that just needs the right scanning to bring it back.
What Time Does to Slides
Slides seem sturdy, but they're not immune to aging. Color slides develop shifts where everything looks too red or blue as the dyes break down differently. Dust gets embedded in the surface, and scratches become permanent scars across your memories, especially if slides were handled roughly or stored carelessly.
Heat and humidity cause the worst damage. Slides in hot attics can warp or curl, while damp basements create spots or cause film to separate from mounts. The sooner you digitize them, the more original quality you'll preserve before further deterioration happens.
The Lost Art of the Slide Show
Remember when families gathered around to watch slide shows? Someone would dim the lights, fire up that projector, and the living room wall became a window into family history. Sure, there were upside-down slides and shadow puppets during boring vacation shots, but seeing those big, bright images projected was something special.
Converting your slides to digital brings back that sharing experience in a modern way. Instead of projector setup, you can create digital slideshows for any TV or computer. Family gatherings get more interesting when you can easily show old vacation slides without technical hassles.
Why Digital Makes Perfect Sense
Nobody sets up slide projectors anymore, which means your collection might as well not exist. Converting to digital files changes everything - those 1978 vacation slides can suddenly appear in family group chats, and your kids can finally see what you looked like at their age instead of just hearing stories.
Digital files don't fade, scratch, or care about temperature. Make unlimited copies, share instantly with family anywhere, and never worry about losing them. Plus, you can view them on big, bright screens with perfect color instead of squinting at tiny slides or dealing with projector setup.
Professional Equipment Makes All the Difference
Most companies use flatbed scanners for slide digitization because they're cheaper and can handle multiple formats. We take a different approach. Every 35mm, 126, 110 & 3D Stereo slide that comes through our door gets scanned on a Nikon SuperCoolScan 5000ED - one of the best dedicated film scanners ever made.
The difference comes down to how light reaches your slide. Flatbed scanners put a piece of glass between the sensor and your film, which softens the image slightly. The Nikon sends light directly through the slide without any barriers, using specialized LED lighting and high-quality optics designed specifically for film scanning. This direct approach captures much sharper details and more accurate colors than flatbeds can manage.
The SuperCoolScan also handles dust and scratches automatically during the scanning process, cleaning up your slides without damaging them. When you're dealing with precious family memories, using equipment built specifically for slides makes a huge difference. Your slides get the professional treatment they deserve instead of being run through generic scanning equipment.
Why Use Remember Whenever for Slide Scanning Services?
Get it done once and get it done right - enjoy your family memories forever
Get the best, first time.
Quality work done by quality people
Only the best transfers, performed by expert technicians, using professional equipment.
30-day cloud storage & link sharing
Free download and sharing link with every order, so you can share your memories with as many family members and friends as you like.
Compatibility guaranteed
High quality JPEG files as standard (the most compatible format), so you can take them anywhere and load them on any device.
From slide trays to screen plays
In four easy steps.
Ready to start your slide scanning project?
Get the best transfers, to the most compatible formats.
Fast turnarounds, but never rushed. With 14 years of experience in the industry, you’re in great hands.
Shoot us a message or give us a call today and let’s get your slide scanning project started!
“Slides can capture incredible detail, but they’re not exactly easy to revisit.
We’ll carefully scan, restore, and digitize them, so your memories stay vibrant and projector-free.”
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