I recently posted (Part 1 and Part 2) on the DIY approach to scanning your old family 35mm slides. If you don’t mind spending the money and are not worried about shipping your slides, you might be interested in a few companies that will do all the hard work for you. Not only do these companies scan slides but they will also transfer Super 8mm films, old casettes, LPs, you name it. They are a one stop shop for converting your old analog treasures to the digital realm. You can also have them make extra copies for backup (highly recommend) and for gifts.
These two online companies were recommended here on Unclutterer.com.
If you’re a Costco member, check them out too. According to the Unclutterer article, Costco offers some transfer services as well.
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Hello Sasha –
This was my question too. Thanks for initiating. Last week I sent ScanMyPhotos.com nearly 2,000 slides, still in my Kodak carousels. They completed the work at 2000 dpi as jpeg files the same day. Their website has several specials for photo scanning and other service. I used their buy 1 get 1 free photo albums that are easy to design on their website and, back same day too.
Hi Lawrence,
Thanks for reading and thanks for the info on another service. I will check out their site.
Sasha:)