Scanning & Archiving
Digital Era Photo Services offers image scanning services for photos, positive and negative transparencies, slides and documents. Scanning services are broken down by volume, dpi, image size and file format.
The following prices represent the current rate for scanning and archiving standard sized photographic prints to a compact disc in JPEG, (JPG) file format. Please note: this basic service does not include any form of correction or restoration of the image.
| Basic Scanning / Archiving Services | ||||
| DPI | Size | 1-100 | 101-500 | 501+ |
| 300 | up to 5"x7" | 0.75 | 0.55 | 0.35 |
| 300 | 8"x10" | 1.00 | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| 600 | up to 5"x7" | 0.85 | 0.65 | 0.45 |
| 600 | 8"x10" | 1.10 | 0.90 | 0.70 |
Restorative scanning and archiving services include levels, brightness, contrast and color adjustments. Each print or slide is evaluated prior to scanning to determine necessary adjustments which are made during the scanning process. Prices for these services are as follows:
| Restorative Scanning / Archiving Services | ||||
| DPI | Size | 1-100 | 101-500 | 501+ |
| 300 | up to 5"x7" | 1.75 | 1.55 | 1.35 |
| 300 | 8"x10" | 2.00 | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| 600 | up to 5"x7" | 1.85 | 1.65 | 1.45 |
| 600 | 8"x10" | 2.10 | 1.90 | 1.70 |
A note about dpi and file format:
Image resolution - 300 dpi vs. 600 dpi
Typically, the higher the dpi, the greater the flexibilty to enlarge your printed image without degredation to the final printed output. Scanning at 300 dpi allows acceptable prints equal in size to the original but is limited in terms of quality when the images are enlarged.
Scanning images at a higher dpi, (such as 600) allows you to enlarge your printed images to a size greater than the original with minimal degredation of image quality. Scanning original images at 600 dpi is recommended if you intend to enlarge your photos for printing.
JPEG vs. TIFF File Formats:
Most of us are familiar with the JPEG file format when working with our images on a computer. Each time a jpeg file is saved, the data within the file is compressed to save space. Saving the file repeatedly results in a loss of data that affects image quality when the file is viewed or printed.
Scanning the image in the TIFF file format retains all of the original properties of the file and data is not lost when the file is repeatedly saved. Scanning images in the TIFF file format results in a larger file size which may be appropriate for image editing and printing but it is not recommended for distributing files by email. Most image editing and viewing software is capable of reading files in the TIFF format.
Since TIFF files are larger and the scanning process is slower, there is an additional charge of $.20 per print for photos scanned and archived in the TIFF file format.