Scanning

Digitizing still photographs is our specialty. Every photo, slide, and negative is handled with care and scanned at high resolution, producing big 12 megapixel digital files that can be enlarged and printed up to poster size, regardless of the size of the original print, negative, or slide.

Whether you have a handful of treasured family photos or thousands of images to preserve, no project is too big or too small.

Scanning Prices

• Prints & Slides: $1 per scan

• Color or Black-and-White Negatives: $1.50 per scan

• Orders of 1–99 photos: $25 setup fee

• Orders of 100+ photos: Setup fee waived

• Additional discounts for large volume orders; ask for an estimate
  

Additional Options

• Social Media Image Set: $20
  Includes resized images optimized for Facebook, Instagram, email, and sharing online.

We also offer discounts for large-volume scanning projects. Contact us today for a personalized quote and start preserving your family memories before they fade further.

Photo Restoration Pricing

Every photograph is unique, and so is every restoration project. The cost of restoration depends on the amount of time and care required to accurately repair and preserve your image while maintaining its original character and detail.

Our estimates for restoration work are based on a rate of $100 per hour, with most projects falling into the sample price ranges below. We always give a free estimate before starting work on your project.

What Affects Restoration Pricing?

Several factors determine the complexity of a restoration, including:

• Whether facial features are partially or completely damaged

• The severity of scratches, stains, fading, mildew, water, or fire damage

• Whether parts of the image are missing and need to be digitally rebuilt

• Color correction and accuracy requirements

• Information provided for colorization, such as eye color, hair color, or clothing details
  

Sample Restoration Prices

Minor Restoration

• Light dust and scratch removal in non-essential areas: $5–10

• Sharpening minor to moderate subject blur $5-10

• Exposure adjustment $5

Major Dust & Scratch Removal

• Repair damage covering important facial details: $25–50 (more if multiple damaged faces in the photo)

Mildew, Water & Fire Damage

• Minor damage: $5–10

• Medium damage (faces or clothing partially obscured): $15–25

• Major damage (missing facial features or severe deterioration): $25–100+

Tears & Missing Areas

• Rebuilding missing hands, legs, facial details, or large torn sections: $25–100+

Black-and-White Restoration

• Correct fading and restore tonal detail: $5–25
  

Color Restoration

• Repair faded or color-shifted prints and slides: $10–30

Photo Archiving & Digital Storage Options

Protect and organize your digitized family photos with secure, flexible photo archiving solutions designed for long-term preservation and easy sharing.

Unlimited Cloud Photo Storage

$29/month or $20/month with an annual payment plan
Our Best Value

We have partnered with an industry leader in cloud-based photo storage to provide unlimited secure online storage for your scanned and restored images. Easily share family photos with relatives anywhere in the world and access your collection from any device.

With our Concierge Service (see below), we can also create a personalized family photo archive with custom folders and directories organized by family branches, events, and generations.

Benefits:

• Unlimited cloud photo storage

• Secure online backup for family photos

• Easy sharing with family and friends

• Access photos from anywhere

• Organized digital family archives

USB Thumb Drive Archiving

$29.95 per 16 GB drive

Our high-capacity USB thumb drives can store thousands of full-resolution photo scans and restored images. A great option for clients who prefer physical digital storage over cloud services.

Ideal For:

• Long-term photo backup

• Easy transfer between devices

• Compact storage for scanned family photos

CD Photo Archiving

$29.95 per disc

We also offer CD archiving for clients who prefer traditional physical media. CDs hold approximately 650 MB, so larger photo collections may require multiple discs.

Concierge Photo Organizing Service

$75/hour

Overwhelmed by all of your family photos? Not sure where to start? Let us de-stress you. Our Concierge Service helps you organize, digitize, and preserve your family photo collection with expert guidance.

We can help you:

• Decide which photos to scan and preserve

• Organize old family photos and albums

• Identify which photos are worth restoring

• Create a digital photo archive system

• Choose the best cloud or physical storage option

• Select digital photo frames and display solutions

Start Preserving Your Family Photos Today!
Contact Generations Photo Restoration for a free consultation and estimate.

"I was moved to tears when I saw the restored photo of my grandfather. The team handled our brittle, water-damaged pictures with such care and brought back details I hadn't seen in decades. They didn't just scan photos; they saved our family's most precious history."

Sarah Jenkins

"The process was seamless from start to finish. I sent in boxes of messy slides and prints, and received an organized, beautiful digital gallery. The cloud storage feature makes it so easy to share these memories with my kids across the country."

David

Digitization Questions

Who are we?

We are a specialized preservation studio dedicated to protecting North American family legacies through high-end digitization and archival restoration of historic photographs.

How does scanning work?

Simply mail us your photos or drop them off. We scan them using museum-grade equipment, perform professional color correction, and return your originals along with a secure digital link and a physical backup drive.

What is the cost?

Scanning starts at $1 per print or slide and $1.50 per negative for bulk orders. Full restoration for damaged photos is quoted per image based on the complexity of the repair. We offer transparent pricing with no hidden archival fees.

Can you fix water damage?

Yes! Our digital restoration experts can repair significant water damage, mold spots, and physical tears. While the physical original stays the same, your new digital copy will look as good as the day it was taken.

How do I get started?

Request a shipping kit online or book a consultation. We provide secure, tracked shipping labels to ensure your originals reach our studio safely from anywhere in the US.

Where can I find preservation tips?

Visit our Insights blog for expert advice on how to store your physical photos, the best ways to organize digital archives, and stories of historical restorations from our laboratory.