Scan your 35mm slides to perserve the images and make prints.
A 35mm slide is a positive image on a piece of film that is mounted in a plastic holder. Typically, the plastic holder is then put into a slide projector and the images are projected onto a screen or wall for viewing. Today, with the evolution of digital images and sharing images online, 35mm slides can be scanned and digital files created. When properly saved, scanned images can last longer than the physical slides, are easier to share and make photo prints.
Instructions
At Home Scanning
1. Purchase or borrow a scanner that accepts 35mm slides. Some flatbed scanners have attachments into which you insert slides and place on the scanning glass. Other scanners are specifically for 35mm slides and have a slot to insert the slides.
2. Connect scanner to your computer and install any necessary scanner drivers.
3. Clean the glass of your flatbed scanner, if necessary, using a soft cloth and electronic approved cleaner. Clean slides, if necessary. You can clean slides by blowing any dust off with a can of compressed air.
4. Insert the slide into the scanner. Use slide holders, if provided.
5. Enter relevant information into the scanning software. You may need to specify that you are scanning slides, if the slide is back and white or color, what resolution you want to scan, and the file format you wish to save it in. Each scanner is different and offers different settings. As a general rule, slides need to be scanned at a high resolution if you plan to enlarge the file and make prints.
6. Scan the image and save the file.
Slide Scanning Services
7. Locate a slide scanning company that you feel comfortable using. There are many online companies where you mail them your slides and they mail them back along with a CD of the digital images. If you do not feel comfortable mailing your slides to an unknown location, locate a local company that you can visit in person. Check with local photo labs or camera stores for recommendations.
8. Package your slides to mail or deliver to slide scanning company.
9. Pick up finished slides and digital images or receive them back by mail.
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