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Storing and Accessing Your Digital Media: Everything You Need to Know Written by: Cora Foley

"How will I receive my newly digitized photos & videos?" This is a question that we are frequently asked by customers who are new to the process of converting their analog media to digital format. Our answer - whatever suits...

1 Photo, 2 Photo, 3 Photo, Floor: How To Organize Newly Digitized Photos Written by: Cora Foley

HOW TO ORGANIZE DIGITIZED FILES If you’ve recently digitized your photos or are planning to scan them soon, one thing to consider is how you will organize them digitally. If your photos were/are already organized and grouped the way you...

How to Digitally Restore Old Photos: Tips for Photo Restoration Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Finding old photos or photo albums in your parents’ or grandparents’ home can feel like uncovering a long-lost treasure chest. Old family photos tell stories of your family’s history and have a sentimental value that you can’t put a price...

Cost of Scanning Photos: DIY Vs. Professional. Written by: Cora Foley

While photo scanning seems like such a simple thing to do, many people don't realize the time and effort that actually goes into scanning large quantities of photographs. Obviously, you will have to spend some money on equipment, software, and...

The Basics of Cloud Storage Written by: Cora Foley

What Is Cloud Storage? Over recent years cloud storage has gained more and more popularity among consumers. This storage method is a great way to ensure the back-up of as many digital files as you want. But, it doesn't require...

Example Photo Back-up Plan Written by: Cora Foley

You just digitized your analog photographs, VHS tapes, slides, negatives, and roll film. This probably has you thinking great! All of my memories are safe forever. Well, not exactly. What makes a digital file so much better than an analog...