SLIDE SCANNING SERVICES

Preserving your slides in digital form means safeguarding memories that may never be repeated. Film fades, storage conditions change, and time takes its toll. Digitising ensures those fleeting moments — family gatherings, holidays, portraits — can be enjoyed, shared, and archived with ease for generations to come. Sometimes even to discover a part of your history that remain hidden, slides are difficult to appreciate with the naked eye and transparencies projectors are difficult to get.

Yes, it’s technically possible to convert 35mm slides to digital at home using a flatbed scanner with a transparency adapter or a dedicated slide scanner.

However, these methods can be time-consuming and often result in lower quality scans due to limitations in consumer-grade equipment.

Professional slide scanning services and negatives scanning like ours offer high-resolution scanning, colour correction, dust and scratch removal, and consistent results across large slide collections — saving you both time and effort while preserving your memories with archival quality.

We don’t batch process, We handle family collections. Each slide is gently air-dusted, individually scanned using high-end flatbed technology at resolutions up to 6400 dpi or higher upon request,  and carefully adjusted for colour, clarity, and orientation. This hands-on approach takes more time, but it results in a finished image that feels truer to the moment it captured and most of all future proof.

We typically provide high-resolution JPEG files suitable for everyday use, sharing with family, and digital storage. For clients seeking archival preservation or print-ready quality, we also offer TIFF format upon request.

All scanned files are delivered via a secure online download link (Dropbox), and we can also supply them on a USB device if preferred. Each slide is scanned individually to ensure the highest clarity, colour fidelity, and detail.

Usually we recommend scanning slides at least at 3200 dpi as tiff files, which allows for beautiful enlargements, raw image information, supports archival storage, and can provide crisp detail (depending on the input), even from small originals. It’s more than enough for most professional and personal uses, including gallery-quality prints.

Yes — and we do it with exceptional care. Turning slides to digital isn’t just about creating a quick scan. It’s about preserving something irreplaceable.

We begin by gently air-dusting each slide to remove surface particles without harming the film. From there, we scan each one individually using high-resolution, professional-grade equipment — often between 3200 and 6400 dpi, depending on the format and condition. This ensures we capture every possible detail.

Faded or slightly damaged slides can still be digitised with beautiful results. Our post-processing includes manual adjustments for colour balance, exposure, and orientation — all done by hand, never through batch automation. For heavily damaged or timeworn slides, we also offer optional restoration services, where we can repair discolouration, scratches, or mould artefacts using fine-tuned digital retouching.

Whether you’re looking to archive family memories or create high-quality files for printing or video, our service is designed to turn your slides to digital with the utmost respect for the original material.

Each 35mm slide is cleaned and inspected before scanning to remove surface dust and minimise imperfections.

We scan using professional-grade equipment at up to 6400 dpi, ensuring crisp detail even in small images. Our process includes manual cropping, orientation correction, colour balancing, and light image optimisation.

We don’t batch process or use auto feeders — this personalised attention ensures your memories are preserved as beautifully and accurately as possible.

While many high-volume labs use automated dust and scratch removal technologies such as Digital ICE, we’ve found that this method often falls short. In our experience, it can leave behind digital artefacts, soften fine detail, and occasionally misinterpret image features — particularly in older or textured slides.

Instead, we take a manual approach to restoration. Each slide is gently air-dusted before scanning to prevent physical particles from becoming part of the digital file. After scanning, any visible dust or marks are carefully removed in Adobe Photoshop, by hand — ensuring the integrity of the image is preserved without sacrificing detail or introducing unwanted distortion.

It takes more time, but the results are cleaner, sharper, and more faithful to the original. We call it HomeMade!

Yes. Many older slides suffer from fading, discolouration, or physical damage over time. While basic scanning captures the image in its current state, we also offer photo restoration services for clients who want to recover and enhance severely damaged slides. This includes advanced colour correction, exposure balancing, and digital repair of scratches, mould spots, or fixing water damage. Restored files can be delivered in high-resolution formats for printing or archiving.

We specialise in scanning standard 35mm mounted slides (in plastic or cardboard frames), but we can also handle other formats like 126, 127, 110, and even glass-mounted slides in certain cases. If you’re unsure what type of slides you have, just send us a photo or measurement — we’re happy to advise. All slides are handled with care using cotton gloves and anti-static tools to avoid further damage or deterioration during scanning.

Just keep them in their existing sleeves, boxes, or carousels — no need to clean or rearrange. If you’d like to send them in a particular order, simply label each group or box. We’ll take care of the rest with steady hands and cotton gloves. Here are some useful tips on photo preservation 

Yes — you can send your slides to us by post, and we take every precaution to ensure their safe arrival and immediate notification when in our hands. These are original transparencies, often irreplaceable, and we treat them as such.

While we prefer a direct handover whenever possible — to review your collection with you in person and get to know and understand your history and requirements — we understand that’s not always practical. If you choose to post your slides, please follow these important steps to protect your collection:

Shipping Guidelines for Your Slide Collection

• Use Registered Post with Signature on Delivery for full tracking and proof of receipt

• Insure your parcel based on the estimated value of your collection

• Pack slides securely in sturdy boxes with foam or bubble wrap to prevent shifting

• Use archival slide boxes or sleeves where possible — avoid rubber bands or loose bundling

• Seal the package with waterproof material or place the contents inside a weatherproof bag within the parcel

• Clearly label your name and return address on both the outside and inside of the parcel

• Include your contact details and any notes about how you’d like the slides grouped or scanned

• Avoid using padded envelopes — they don’t provide enough protection for mounted slides

• We recommend Australia Post or a trusted courier with consistent handling policies

We will notify you upon safe arrival and treat your materials with absolute care throughout the digitisation process.

If you require your slides to be returned by post, we’ll apply at least the same level of protection and care when packing them for the journey home. Return delivery will be charged accordingly, including the cost of secure packaging, insurance (if required), and postage or courier services. We’re happy to tailor the return method to your preference — whether that’s express, signature required, or insured delivery.

PLEASE NOTE: THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR COLLECTION REMAINS WITH THE CHOSEN CARRIER AT ALL TIMES WHILE THE PARCEL IS IN THEIR CUSTODY.

If you have any concerns or would like guidance before sending your collection, just get in touch. We’re here to help.

It’s a fair question — and the honest answer is that we do things differently. While cheaper services often rely on automated batch scanners and minimal adjustments, we take a hands-on, careful approach. Each slide is individually air-dusted, scanned at high resolutions (up to 6400 dpi), and manually adjusted in photoshop for colour, exposure, and orientation. Nothing is rushed, and nothing is run through a machine without attention.

This takes more time and skill, but what you get is more than just a quick digital copy — it’s a beautifully preserved version of a memory that may never be captured again. While is not a  dedicated photo restoration session, We treat your photos with the same care we’d give our own family’s history, and we believe that’s worth doing right.

Turnaround depends on the size and condition of your collection. For small batches, we aim for 1–2 weeks. For larger archives, we’ll provide a clear timeline after reviewing the collection condition and size.

Absolutely. In addition to slide scanning, we offer high-quality digitisation for a wide range of photographic media. Whether you’re working with vintage family prints, delicate negatives, or oversized originals, our team handles each item with precision and care.

For old family photos and studio portraits, visit our Photo Scanning Services page.
If you’re looking to preserve film, explore our Photo Negative Scanning service.
For artworks, albums, or larger pieces, we also offer bespoke Large Format Scanning solutions by request.

No matter the format, we treat every piece as a one-of-a-kind original — carefully prepared, professionally scanned, and optimised for lasting preservation.

Your slides are more than just images — they’re fragments of a life lived, of people, places, and moments that matter deeply. We treat every collection with absolute discretion, respect, and integrity.

All handling is done in-house, by trusted hands. Your materials will never be shared, duplicated, or accessed by anyone outside our studio. We do not upload, publish, or retain your images beyond the agreed delivery timeframe. Once your digitised files have been transferred and confirmed, they are safely removed from our active system unless you’ve requested short-term backup.

We understand that some images carry personal, emotional, or even private significance. Our commitment is simple: what you share with us stays with us — respectfully handled, carefully digitised, and always kept confidential.