Audio Video Workshop can scan your slides into high-resolution digital computer files so that you can archive, reprint, email, share, and enjoy them all over again! Each slide is cleaned and scanned by hand with our Nikon 5000 high resolution 35mm slide scanners. We scan your 35mm slides into 2000dpi or 4000dpi digital images. Typically, we scan into high quality JPEG files due to their efficiency. However, we can scan your 35mm slides into TIFF files if you prefer We recommend our Enhanced Scan which includes dust removal, color correction, brightness / contrast improvement, cropping, de-skewing and picture orientation. In addition, we can scan medium format slides as well. We also offer photo scanning, negative scanning and photos to DVD (photo montage). We provide slide scanning services for customers in Portola Valley, CA. You can ship us your project or take them to our store in Redwood City. We have options for everyone’s needs and budget, so checkout the info below and don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions. 650-369-4366
Economy Scan - 35mm Slides
- As low as 1.05 per frame
- Includes Dust RemovalIncludes Dust Removal by compressed air
- High Quality Scan using Nikon 5000Each Slide is scanned by hand using Nikon 5000 Slide Scanners
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Enhanced Scan - 35mm Slides
- As low as 1.09 per frame
- Includes Dust RemovalIncludes Dust Removal by compressed air
- High Quality Scan using Nikon 5000Each Slide is scanned by hand using Nikon 5000 Slide Scanners
- Color CorrectionEvery Slide is Digitall Enhanced in Photoshop to corect Color.
- Brightness / Contrast ImprovementEvery Slide is Digitally Enhanced in Photoshop to improve Brightness & Contrast.
- CroppingIncludes Cropping of Visible Border
- De-skewing (image leveling)Every Slide is leveled in Photoshop.
- Picture Orientation CorrectionEvery Slide is Orientated in Photoshop.
Tech Data – Portola Valley Slide Scanning Services
2000 dpi vs. 4000 dpi
2000 dpi – 2000 dpi (ppi) is great for on-screen viewing, archiving and making prints from your slides up to 5”x7”
4000 dpi – 4000 dpi (ppi) is great for archiving your slides and is extremely important if you plan on zooming in or making prints up to 10”x14″
Economy vs. Enhanced Scan
Both Services are done with the same scanning equipment and both yield high quality scanned images.
Economy – The economy Service is great for those who have the time, software, and knowledge to enhance the images themselves.
Enhanced – The enhanced scanning service offers:
• Dust Removal
• Digital Ice Restoration
• Slight Color Correction
• Brightness / Contrast Improvement
• Cropping of visible border
• De-skewing (image leveling)
• Picture Orientation Correction
Attn. Portola Valley customers: Learn How to Organize / Prepare your Slides for Scanning – Click Here
SLIDE SCANNING PRICING – Portola Valley
2000 DPI |
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| .99 | ||
| .89 | ||
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4000 DPI |
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| 1.19 | ||
| 1.09 | ||
| .99 | ||
| .89 | ||
$30 min fee
Medium Format & Super 127 Slides add $1.00 per frame (check below)
TIFF file format available – add .20 per image
Please take slides out of carousels / Binders and band in stacks of approx 50 (carousel extraction fee .25 per slide)
Learn How to Organize / Prepare your Slides for Scanning – Click Here
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FAQ:
I don't know what's on my slides, do you rent slide projectors?
No, we do not rent equipment.
How should I prepare my slides?
Please extract the slides from carousels and band them in separate stacks of approx. 50. You can lightly band them using rubber bands and place them in ziplock bags. Also, you can put them into rectangular boxes like aluminum foil / plastic wrap boxes. If you would like them in order, please indicate which slide / stack you would like scanned first, second, and third, etc...Continue Reading
Can you organize my slides into folders on a DVD or flash drive?
Yes, please label the stacks / boxes of slides accordingly with sticky notes. We will do our best to organize your slides into files and folders that make sense. Learn how here
How long does 500 slides take?
Depending on our current workflow, 500 slides usually take approx 3-4 weeks (maybe longer depending on existing work in-shop and size of order) for us to process, enhance and output.
How do I use a Flash Drive to view my files?
We have a step by step guide here.
If you provide my drive, how many drives will I receive?
You will receive one single drive that all your media will fit on! We carry 16gb all the way through 2TB
Portola Valley, CA Info:
AV Workshop is conveniently located on Woodside Rd. in Redwood City of the San Francisco Bay Area
We accept walk-ins as well as shipments. All online orders over $250 qualify for FREE round trip shipping! To learn more Click Here.
You can get an Estimate or Order online by clicking on any service page above.
Note: If you prefer to speak with someone in person, call us during store hours at 650-369-4366
New Store Hours:
Tue. thru Fri. 11am - 6pm
Sat. 10am - 1pm