Audio Video Workshop can scan your 35mm negatives into high-resolution digital computer files so that you can archive, reprint, email, share, and enjoy them all over again! Each negative is cleaned and scanned by hand with our Nikon 5000 high resolution transparency film scanners. We scan your 35mm negatives into 2000dpi or 4000dpi digital images. Typically, we scan into high quality JPEG files due to their efficiency. However, we can scan your 35mm negatives 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 negatives as well as large format negatives. We also offer slide scanning, photo scanning and photos to DVD (photo montage). 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 Negatives
- As low as 1.59 per frame
- Includes Dust RemovalIncludes Dust Removal by compressed air
- High Quality Scan using Nikon 5000Each negative is scanned by hand using Nikon 5000 Negative Scanners
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Enhanced Scan - 35mm Negatives
- As low as 1.69 per frame
- Includes Dust RemovalIncludes Dust Removal by compressed air
- High Quality Scan using Nikon 5000Each negative is scanned by hand using Nikon 5000 Negative Scanners
- Color CorrectionEvery Negative Frame is Enhanced in Photoshop to corect Color.
- Brightness / Contrast ImprovementEvery Negative Frame is Enhanced in Photoshop to improve Brightness & Contrast.
- CroppingIncludes Cropping of Visible Border
- De-skewing (image leveling)Every Negative Frame is leveled in Photoshop.
- Picture Orientation CorrectionEvery Negative Frame is Orientated in Photoshop.
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
• Slight Color Correction
• Brightness / Contrast Improvement
• Cropping of visible border
• De-skewing (image leveling)
• Picture Orientation Correction
Learn How to Organize / Prepare your Negatives for Scanning – Click Here
Negative Scanning Pricing
| 1.89 | 1.99 | |
| 1.79 | 1.89 | |
| 1.69 | 1.79 | |
| 1.59 | 1.69 | |
| 2.09 | 2.19 | |
| 1.99 | 2.09 | |
| 1.89 | 1.99 | |
| 1.79 | 1.89 | |
$49 min fee
TIFF file format available – add .50 per image
Medium Format Negatives add $2.50 per frame (2000dpi only)
Large Format Negatives (4″ x 5″) add $4.50 per frame (2000dpi only)
Rolled Negatives / 110 / 126 Format Negatives add $1.00 per frame
Learn How to Organize / Prepare your Negatives for Scanning – Click Here
Negative Scanning FAQ |
| How should I prepare my negatives? - You can provide your negatives in their original envelopes, sheets / binders. Also, you can take your negatives out of their original sleeves and put them in ziploc bags for us. If you would like to have separate folders created based on the various envelopes or sheets, please provide the label info neatly printed out. We will create a unique folder per envelope in the order you specify. Continue Reading |
| How long does 500 negatives take? - Depending on our current workflow, 500 negatives usually takes approx 3-4 weeks (maybe longer depending on existing work in-shop and size of order) for us to scan, enhance, and output. |
| Can you scan certain frames within a 35mm strip? - No, we scan every frame within a strip. We cannot scan a portion or 1 frame out of a strip of 6. If a strip has 4 frames, we scan and charge for 4 scans. |
| Can I cut individual frames out of a 35mm strip and give them to you to scan? - No, we need a minimum of 3 35mm frames for our scanners to feed / work properly. |
| How do I use a USB 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 |
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.
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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