Digitization and Scanning
When it comes to digitization one size does not fit all. We offer the best digitization services for each type of digital capture. A 35mm negative digitized for a giant print needs a different approach than a 4×6 snapshot digitized to be distributed to family and friends. We can help you digitize your images in an intelligent and cost effective fashion. The one constant we insist on is that all be handled as a precious object.
Three Tiers of Digitization — From Family Archives to Museum Quality
DSI offers three levels of digitization services to meet a wide range of needs — from high-volume family photo scanning to museum-grade archival capture with our High Resolution DT Atom Digitization System. We work closely with each client to match the right process to their project goals,
High Resolution Digitization of Film & Prints – Drum Scanner Quality at a Fraction of the Price
At the core of our high resolution digitization service is a Phase One medium format camera paired with a specialized flat field lens, engineered to capture both film and reflective media with exceptional precision. The camera and lens are mounted to a custom-built system capable of reproducing originals up to 20×24” in a single capture — larger works can be reproduced through multiple captures.
Illumination is provided by a professional LED system with a Color Rendering Index (CRI) and Color Quality Scale (CQI) of 98 out of 100, ensuring faithful, true-to-life color in every file.
- 150MP capture using a medium format camera with flat field lenses
- Image quality comparable to drum scanning
- No “wetting” of negatives eliminating contact risk to your originals
- Handles 35mm through 11×14 sheet film and glass plates
- Accepts photographic prints, flat artwork, and most paintings
- Captured using professional software engineered for color accuracy
- Files suitable for large-scale reproduction and exhibition printing
- Trusted worldwide for high-quality archival digitization
Flatbed Scans for Prints, Film & Small Flat Works — Mid-Tier
Our flatbed scanning service is a dependable mid-tier solution for projects that require more care and resolution than a pass-through scanner provides, but don’t require the full capability of our DT Atom system. It is especially well-suited for prints and documents that cannot go through a standard scanner due to folds, tears, or irregular edges.
- Ideal for medium-resolution bulk scanning
- Handles prints and documents up to 8×10”
- Suitable for some flat artworks and documents
- Prints and artwork scanned at 600ppi
- Negatives scanned to support prints up to 11×14
- Additional retouching and editing available
Value Print Scan Fast, Affordable Scanning for Everyday Photos
Our Value Print Scan service uses a high-throughput pass-through scanner designed for larger quantities of small prints in good condition. It is the right choice when digitizing a family photo collection, creating files for social media, or building a personal archive where high-resolution output is not required.
- Ideal for larger quantities of small prints
- Accepts color and B&W prints from 3.5×5” up to 8×10”
- Prints must be in good condition — no tears, scalloped, or deckled edges
- Scanned at 600ppi, producing a file twice the physical size of the original
- Auto-correction applied for color, contrast, and sharpness
- Great for family photo archives and social media use
- JPEG format
How to Order Digitization and Scanning
You can always call us or send us an email. You can also send us your film and prints accompanied by our Digitization/Scanning order form.
High Resolution Digitization
| Originals - QTY | 35mm up to 8x10 | Contact Sheet for Roll Film | Photo Prints up to 20x24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ea. | $50 | $60 | $60 |
| 2 - 5 ea. | $40 | $50 | $50 |
| 6 - 19 ea. | $30 | $40 | $40 |
| 20 - 49 ea. | $25 | $36 | $36 |
| 50 - 99 ea. | $20 | $30 | $30 |
| 100-199 ea. | $18 | Call | Call |
| 200-299 ea. | $16 | Call | Call |
| 300-499 ea. | $14.50 | Call | Call |
| 500+ ea. | $12 | Call | Call |
| Prices for strips of film of the same format. Single frames and excessively curly film will incur an additional fee. | |||
Digital Retouching & Restoration
Some photographs are irreplaceable — a faded portrait, a water-damaged print, or a negative too difficult to print as intended. At Digital Silver Imaging, our experienced staff provides expert retouching and restoration services, collaborating closely with you to realize your vision.
We work with all levels of restoration, addressing damage from time, water, mold, and environmental conditions. Difficult negatives are no obstacle — our high-resolution digitization system extracts detail even from the most challenging film, while our retouching specialists carefully correct dust, scratches, and exposure issues.
Because restoration needs vary, we welcome in-person consultations and are happy to work within your budget. Your memories deserve to last another generation.
Elliott Erwitt Trusted Digital Silver Imaging With His Legacy
Digital Silver Imaging had the expertise and honor of digitizing Elliott Erwitt’s photographic archive before it was permanently housed at the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin. Working directly in Erwitt’s New York City studio, the DSI team digitized 3,400 negatives and transparencies using our high resolution digitization system. Elliott chose our process because it minimizes contact with the film, dramatically reducing the risk of scratching or damage to irreplaceable originals. With conventional scanning methods, an undertaking of this scale could take months or even years. By bringing our system directly to his studio, we completed the entire archive in under three weeks. Elliott Erwitt’s images are part of the world’s visual vernacular. It was a privilege to play a role in preserving his legacy for generations to come. Read the entire story.