Shoebox Scanning
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DELIVERY OPTIONS
We provide multiple options for having your digital files delivered to you. See below for our standard delivery options and pricing:
CD/DVD: $5.00
FTP via WeTransfer: $5.00
Thumbdrive: $30.00
2TB Portable Hard Drive: $110.00
Shoebox Scanning Pricing Guide
QTY | 300 DPI | 600 DPI | 1200 DPI |
1-100 | $99.95 | $139.95 | $179.95 |
101-200 | $149.95 | $199.95 | $259.95 |
201-300 | $209.95 | $249.95 | $299.95 |
301-400 | $259.95 | $299.95 | $369.95 |
401-500 | $299.95 | $339.95 | $399.95 |
500-1000 | $399.95 | $439.95 | $499.95 |
Print Size | Scan Size/Pixel Count 300 DPI | Scan Size/Pixel Count 600 DPI | Scan Size/Pixel Count 1200 DPI |
4x6 | 6MB 1700x1180PX | 20MB 3500x2300PX | 100MB 7000x4700PX |
5x7 | 9MB 2000x1400PX | 30MB 4100x2900PX | 130MB 8500x5900PX |
Shoebox Scanning – Bulk Photo Scanning & Photo Digitizing Service
Do you have any shoeboxes filled with printed pictures? If so, use our shoebox scanning service to digitize all those images. This is a high-volume photo scanning and photo digitizing service, built for anything from a stack of 100 pictures up to 1,000 photographs in one order. Select your scan resolution, delivery format, and colour corrections if needed.
What This Bulk Photo Scanning Service Covers
Our shoebox scanning service is designed for high-volume photo digitization of standard printed photos. It’s ideal for families, businesses, and anyone looking to preserve a large photo collection by converting physical photographs into convenient digital copies.
- Accepted print sizes: 4×6, 5×7, or 8×10
- Order volume: 1 to 1,000 prints per order, in tiers of 100
- Scan resolution: 300 DPI, 600 DPI, or 1200 DPI
- Delivery: CD/DVD, WeTransfer, thumb drive, or portable hard drive
How Scan Resolution Affects File Size When You Digitize Old Photos
When you digitize old photos, scan resolution affects both image detail and file size. Higher DPI produces larger, more detailed digital images, which can be useful when you plan to reprint, enlarge, or preserve important photographs for long-term use.
4×6 Prints
- 300 DPI: approximately 6MB (1700×1180 px)
- 600 DPI: approximately 20MB (3500×2300 px)
- 1200 DPI: approximately 100MB (7000×4700 px)
5×7 Prints
- 300 DPI: approximately 9MB (2000×1400 px)
- 600 DPI: approximately 30MB (4100×2900 px)
- 1200 DPI: approximately 130MB (8500×5900 px)
Higher-resolution photo scanning is particularly useful for valuable family photos, detailed reprints, and creating a long-term digital photo archive.
Optional Photo Digitizing Enhancements
Add enhancements to improve the appearance and organization of your scanned photos. Each option is $10.00 per 100 prints:
- Auto Enhance: Automatically improves brightness, contrast, and colour balance
- Remove Red Eye: Reduces red-eye caused by camera flash in portraits
- Restore Faded Colours: Brings faded, aged photographs back toward their original colour and vibrancy
- Custom File Naming: Names your digital photo files according to your instructions instead of using standard sequential numbering.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What print sizes can you scan for bulk photo scanning orders?
The shoebox scanning service accepts standard 4×6, 5×7, or 8×10 printed photos. This makes it suitable for large photo collections and batches of family photographs.
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What’s the difference between 300, 600, and 1200 DPI photo scanning?
DPI determines the level of detail captured during photo digitization and affects the resulting file size. 300 DPI creates smaller files suitable for everyday digital viewing, while 600 and 1200 DPI produce larger, more detailed scans that are better suited for reprinting or enlarging photos.
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How large will my digitized photo files be?
File size depends on the original print size and scan resolution. A 4×6 print scanned at 300 DPI is around 6MB, while the same print at 1200 DPI is around 100MB. A 5×7 print ranges from about 9MB at 300 DPI to approximately 130MB at 1200 DPI.
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How do I receive my digital photo files?
You can receive your digitized photos through CD/DVD ($5), FTP delivery via WeTransfer ($5), a thumb drive ($30), or a 2TB portable hard drive ($110). These options make it easy to store, back up, and share your digital photo archive.
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Can you fix faded or damaged-looking photos when you digitize them?
Yes. The Restore Faded Colours enhancement helps bring aged photographs closer to their original colour and vibrancy. Auto Enhance can also improve brightness, contrast, and colour balance. Both are optional add-ons priced at $10.00 per 100 prints.
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Can you remove red-eye from my scanned photos?
Yes. Remove Red Eye is available as an optional enhancement for $10.00 per 100 prints and is particularly useful for portraits and family photographs.
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Can my digitized files be named something other than a generic sequence?
Yes. Custom File Naming allows you to organize your digital photo files according to your preferred naming system instead of using standard sequential numbers. The option costs $10.00 per 100 prints.
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Do you scan slides or negatives too?
This old photo scanning service is designed for printed photographs only in 4×6, 5×7, and 8×10 sizes. Slides and film negatives are handled through The Icon’s separate film scanning services.
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Can I order prints of my scanned photos in the same order?
Yes. You can add 4×6 prints ($0.40 each) or 5×7 prints ($2.25 each) of your scanned images, with options for border style and paper type. This lets you keep both digital copies and physical prints of your photographs.
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How much does it cost to scan 500 photos?
For 401–500 prints, pricing ranges from $299.95 at 300 DPI to $399.95 at 1200 DPI, before delivery methods or enhancement add-ons.