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Found a Box of Old Slides During Spring Cleaning? Here’s What to Do Next Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Spring cleaning often leads to unexpected discoveries—like boxes of old photo slides tucked away in closets for basements. These little gems hold irreplaceable memories, but they won’t last forever. This guide walks you through what to do if you find...

Don’t Let Heat or Humidity Ruin Your Old Tapes – Convert Them Before Summer Hits Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Worried about what the summer heat and humidity might do to your old VHS tapes or camcorder recordings? You should be. High temperatures and moisture can cause permanent damage to magnetic tapes, wiping out precious family moments and one-of-a-kind footage....

Relive the Past: How Film Conversion Lets You Experience Old Memories Again? Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Old movies tell stories no one remembers until the reels start rolling. Formats like 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm captured the laughter, the chaos, and the stillness of everyday magic. These silent films hold tiny slices of life that once...

A Deep Dive into Dust and Scratch Removal in 35mm Slide Scanning Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Old slides hold more than just images—they capture life’s most meaningful moments. Whether it’s a family vacation, a wedding, or a childhood milestone, these memories deserve to be seen, shared, and saved. At Smooth Photo Scanning, we understand the emotional...

How DPI and Bit Depth Impact Film Negative Scanning Quality Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

If you’ve ever held a strip of old film negatives up to the light, you know they don’t look like much at first—just tiny, inverted images with a brownish or bluish tint. But hidden in those strips is a wealth...

Want to Convert VHS to DVD or Digital? Here’s How to Do It Right! Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

If you’re like many people, you’ve probably got a box of old VHS tapes tucked away in your closet or attic, gathering dust. Inside those tapes are precious moments—family gatherings, weddings, vacations, and milestones—that deserve to be enjoyed again. However,...