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What’s the Best Format for Digitized Slides? JPEG vs. TIFF Explained Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Are you keeping boxes of old slides in storage? It is time to work on them before they worsen. Slide scanning services are increasingly sought by individuals and companies to save memories, pass down family history, or store valuable records....

Colorize Black & White Photos: How to Choose the Right Service Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

A black and white image is a picture of the past that has been captured, but as time goes by, it is going to change. This is why professional photo restoration services are becoming more popular, as people want to...

Why Film to Digital Services Are Booming in 2025? Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

The demand for film to digital service is booming, driven by the need for faster access, lower storage costs, and long-term preservation. Companies are using film conversion services to bring old media into the digital age. The ability to convert...

Top 5 Slide Scanning Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Converting your old slides to digital might sound easy at first—just scan, save, and you're done, right? Unfortunately, the reality is a little trickier. If you don’t take the right steps, you could end up with blurry images, dull colors,...

Why 3D Stereo Slides Are Harder to Preserve — And How to Save Them Right Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Back in the mid-20th century, 3D stereo slides brought a whole new level of depth to family vacations, graduations, and celebrations. Unlike flat images, these slides offered a lifelike sense of perspective. Viewed through a stereo slide viewer, they captured...

How to Use a Film Conversion Service for Best Results Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Those reels of 8mm or 16mm film sitting in your closet may look outdated, but they hold decades of family history. From birthday parties and vacations to grainy glimpses of relatives long gone, film captures moments that deserve to be...