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Photo Scanning: DIY vs. Professional Services Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

One of the first things you'll need to determine when you decide to scan your family albums is whether you'll do it yourself or hire professional photo scanning services. One option is to do it on your own, but this...

Efficiently Scan Your Photos in Bulk: Ultimate Tips and Tricks Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Do you still have boxes of old photographs and negatives in your home? Though it's admirable, it's time to preserve these memories in digital format. Whether you choose a bulk photo scanning service or choose to scan your photos at...

The Ultimate Guide to VHS Tapes Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Do you have decades' worth of memories tapped on VHS? Transferring them to digital files can be a time-taking and overwhelming task. It's not as simple as scanning in photos or negatives. It can be tough to find a VCR...

How to Convert Slides to Digital & Why You Might Want To Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Before digital photography became widely available, slides were the most common way to preserve family photographs.Unfortunately, most people don't have a projector these days. Thus the memories captured on slides will never be viewed and cherished.This makes it essential to...

Understanding 7 Common Video File Formats and Their Purposes Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

In today's digital age, video content has replaced traditional media as the primary way people learn about the world. We find videos on most sites providing instruction, information, and solutions to common problems. Video content's relevance and impact will only...

The Ultimate Film Negative Guide: 6 Ways to Get Your Negatives Digitized! Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

While digital cameras have made photography available to everybody. There is still a good chance that you or someone in your family has a box full of old negatives or slides stashed away. If that's the case, it is time...