Negative Scanning

Our negative scanning service helps digitise, preserve and share your photo negatives. Choose between cloud download, digital or USB. Benefit from our new REVIVAL scan technology with AI enhancement for beautiful results, fine detail and rich colours.

Negative Film Scanning Service - With Supaphoto© Quality

Scan negatives, organise, share and celebrate them with Supaphoto. 1st for quality, save hours of frustration and let us do the 35mm negative scanning for you. 000,000's of Scans. 20+ Years Experience, Free Collection/Return, Hundreds of Positive Reviews

Or call us now for some friendly advice Freephone 0800 690 6160

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Preserve, Share & Enjoy The Supaphoto Way

The best thing you could ever do for your family in three simple steps.

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1. Package Up Your Memories

Simply pack your beloved memories and send them to us. Use either our courier collection and return service or send it to us directly. Ask for your step by step welcome pack now.

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2. Lovingly Converted

We love what we do. Our dedicated team will digitise every item by hand. We’ve saved millions of memories over 20 years. And don’t worry, you’ll get regular updates along the way.

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3. Share & Enjoy With Your Family

This is where the magic begins, We’ll return your original media. Once preserved, access them via our easy cloud download service, USB stick or a DVD. Relax and let those memories flood in. 

Scanning Negatives ? - Watch our Photo Services Film

Not everyone has the time to read lots of words.

That’s why we’re produced this short & simple film which explains what we do in an easy to digest way. It also includes a few photo conversion samples to put your mind at ease.

We hope that you enjoy it!

Our Negative Scanning Advantages

Here are just a few of the reasons why people choose Supaphoto for photo, slide & album scanning. You won’t be disappointed.

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Output & Viewing

Digital file download via Cloud, USB or DVD. Watch on TV, PC, tablet or mobile

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Colour Corrections

Expert colour correction plus advanced service options for more discerning customers  

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AI Photo Enhancement

Optional AI enhancement and restoration delivers cleaner images whilst remaining faithful

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Free Services

Free cropping of images, rotating to correct aspect and pre-scan dusting

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Security of Handling

We take security of handling very seriously at Supaphoto with step by step tracking

Before & After - RAW Scan V AI Enhancement

Negative Photo Scanning Service

We take technical quality seriously at Supaphoto. We uniquely possess our own designed for us / made for us purpose made deep scanner which  already delivers fabulous results as you can see from the 35mm slide example below. Now with our REVIVAL AI process and treatment, the quality is even better! We can now optionally use the latest AI to further enhance and restore your images. The technology can sharpen film while recovering accurate detail, remove excess harsh noise while recovering true authentic detail in your film, soften the look of dust and scratches and much more besides – all the time being faithful to your original image.

For more information about our photo conversion services, watch our photo service and examples video.

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What's Included with our Scan Negatives Service?

You’ll receive everything needed to safeguard your memories.

Yes, where collection is applicable, we’ll organise for an easy to understand pre-paid address label to be sent to you. Could not be more simple. There’s also a section in there for you to add notes. 

We know how precious your memories are. It can feel like a big decision. The Supaphoto Welcome Guide explains the process in step by step simple terms. It will also include useful contact details for peace of mind.

We loe what we do. Our dedcated team will digitise every item by hand. We’ve saved millions of memories over 20 years. And don’t worry, you’ll get regular updates along the way.

This is where the magic begins. We’ll return all of your original media. Once preserved, you can access your files via our easy cloud download service, on a memory stick or a lovely DVD. Finally, just relax and let those memories flood in!.

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Sir Richard Attenborough – One of Supaphoto’s Proudest Moments

We were so proud to be chosen by the University of Sussex to preserve some of film director Sir Richard Attenborough’s photographs.

Over the years, we’ve also scanned thousands of photo from prestigious photo albums going back to the 1900’s for British politicians to thousands of everyday family photo collections for families throughout the UK.

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Our Negative Scanning Prices

At Supaphoto we take pleasure in growing our business slowly through referrals – see prices below and our Service FAQs further down.

Scanning Prices
1-100 35mm Negative Frames – £0.79 each
101-200 35mm Negative Frames – £0.69 each
201-400 35mm Negative Frames – £0.50 each
401-600 400 35mm Negative Frames – £0.45 each
600 Plus? – Call Us to see how we can help!

All prices are per image in high resolution. We scan in batches of 4 frames to 6 frame strips. All images are-checked for quality prior to completion. Price includes Free Download from Supaphoto Cloud for easy for easy viewing & sharing with family.

Key Service Features:
– Colour correction
– Free rotating and image orientation
– Organisation into logical folders to suit clients needs
– Free cropping
– Free ‘red eye’ corrections

Like to learn more about our service?
For more info see FAQS section below. 

What Do I Want Back? – Choose from one of the following options:
i) JEPG or TIF Digital files sent as a Free Download from Supaphoto Cloud for easy viewing & sharing with family
ii) JPEG or TIF Digital files on a Master USB Stick
iii) Conversion to a CD in a nice presentation case

Optional Extras:
– Back-up Version on Master USB Memory Stick: £19.99
– Back-up Version of CD in Presentation Case: £19.99
– Extra copy of CD in Presentation Case: £9.99

Free Doorstep Collection & Return Delivery
We’re easy to deal with at Supaphoto. Contact Us Now to receive your free welcome pack and address label.

We’ll then liaise with you to get your package collected free of charge. Our prices also includes free return delivery. 

Want to Order? – How Can I contact You?
Simple! Just Call us on freephone 0800 690 6160 or drop us a line.

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FAQs

We’ve made life easy for you by compiling the the most commonly asked questions that we’ve been asked over the years in one place!

What other free other scanning services do you offer as standard? 
– Colour correction
– Free rotating and image orientation
– Organisation into logical folders to suit clients needs
– Free cropping
– Free ‘red eye’ corrections

How can I view my photos?
Could not be easier! Either watch on PC, Laptop, MAC or Phone and as a slideshow or as images in folders. Or plug and play with USB on your TV. 

No upfront payment? – when do I pay?
We never charge upfront unlike other companies. Why? Because there’s always a small chance that you may have images not worth scanning.     

Is it easy to share with my family?
It’s so easy. Just forward the link we send you or share your USB memory stick.

Which media output is best?
Digital images are easy to view and share on PCs, laptops, ipads and phones. A USB can simply be plugged into a TV nowadays!. Perhaps have with your own DIY family archiving project? Or opt for a back-up set on a USB or CD for safety. 

How long does it take?
Typically 5-10 working days or less. 

Do you send the originals back?
Yes indeed – It’s important that you always keep your originals somewhere safe.

Does the price include Free Collection and return?
Yes indeed and fully tracked all the way. 

What’s your quality like?
We always work with high quality resolution scans for your peace of mind.

Do you clean them beforehand?
One by one, every image is automatically air dusted prior to image capture.

Do you offer an advanced service?
Yes. We offer a museum quality service for more discerning customers and organisations. It delivers quality – higher resolution images with extra treatment such as tint corrections to further enhance them to our ‘Museum Standard’

I don’t want to pay if images are so dark that they are not worth scanning..! 
Don’t worry. We will NOT scan any images that are so dark that they would not result in a good discernible image. 

I have notes on the back of images. Can I have a scan of that side too?
Yes we can economically scan the reverse of prints too if done at same time.

Can I view and save them on a Free Online Gallery?
Yes indeed and you can share them with your family thereafter.

Where can I read reviews about your service?
We always treat tapes as if they were our own. Read our reviews for yourself

Why should I do it?
All photos slowly fade over time. The sooner you do it – the better. 

Do I have to count them?
No need! We’ll tell you the exact number at the end. 

Can you organise them?
Each batch will typically be placed in logical folders. For your peace of mind, we normally precede file numbers with the initials of our clients.

What’s your security like?
Rest assured that we take security of handling very seriously and have an insurance policy to match.  

I have a lot of images – Can I get a bulk discount?
Contact us to see how we can help. See also our buy now, pay later option. 

I still have questions!
Call us for some friendly help on freephone 0800 690 6160 or drop us a line

Prices & FAQs

 

How can I view my photos?
Could not be easier! Either simply insert a USB stick into your TV and view as a slideshow or watch on PC, laptop, ipad or mobile phone. 

Is it easy to share with my family?
It’s so easy. Just forward the link we send you or share your USB memory stick.

Optional extras:
– Copy on Master USB Memory Stick – £19.99
– CD in Presentation Case – £19.99
– Extra copy of CD in Presentation Case – £9.99
– Upgrade to TIFF Scans – From £0.10 extra per image

Which media output is best?
Digital images are easy to view and share on PCs, laptops, ipads and phones. Have fun creating your own DIY family archiving project for your family! A back-up set on a USB stick or CD also makes sense. 

When do I pay?
We never charge upfront unlike other companies. Why? Because there’s always a small chance that you may have prints not worth scanning.   

How long does it take?
Typically 5-10 working days or less. 

Do you send the originals back?
Yes indeed – It’s important that you always keep your originals somewhere safe.

Does the price include Free Collection and return?
Yes indeed and fully tracked all the way. 

Do you clean them beforehand?
One by one, every image is automatically air dusted prior to image capture.

Some images are very dark but important to me. Can you still scan them?
You’ll be amazed at the bit depth we achieve to recover detail from old images.

On the other hand, I don’t want to pay for images that are so dark that they are not worth scanning..!
Don’t worry. We will NOT scan any images that are so dark that they would not result in a good discernible image. We always strive to be respectful of your budget and want you to be happy! We’ll consult you initially. 

Is colour correction included?
Yes. another advantage of our service is that our REVIVAL© system can also be set to batch correct colours with tints caused by dye ageing if requested.

Can I view and save them on a Free Online Gallery?
Yes indeed and you can share them with your family thereafter.

Where can I read reviews about your service?
We always treat tapes as if they were our own. Read our reviews for yourself

Why should I do it?
All photos slowly fade over time. The sooner you do it – the better. 

Do I have to count them?
No need! We’ll tell you the exact number at the end. 

Can you organise them?
Each batch will typically be placed in logical folders. For your peace of mind, we normally precede file numbers with the initials of our clients.

What’s your security like?
Rest assured that we take security of handling very seriously and have an insurance policy to match.  

Can i get a discount on bigger quantities?
Just contact us to see how we can help. See also our spread the cost buy now, pay later option. 

I still have questions!
Call us for some friendly help on freephone 0800 690 6160 or drop us a line

Converted, Preserved and Ready to Enjoy

Choose what you’ll get back. Sit back and soak it in!

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Digital Download

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Bulk Discounts

Got a large order? We’ll do our best to help you. Just give us a call and we’ll see what we can do.

Digitise Negatives With Supaphoto's Scanning Service

Most of us have a dusty shoebox or suitcase stuffed full of grimy old negatives and slides ancient photographs that have become faded, creased or covered in stains with the passage of time. Although they’ve been hidden away and neglected for ages, it’s a safe bet they’re a treasure trove of lost memories – moments that can never be captured again. 

Maybe they feature wonderful shots of your children when they were young, your mum and dad smiling together on some happy occasion or a joyous family beach holiday that was full of fun and laughter, all images that bring a tear to the eye now. Those really were the days! But are you making the most of your priceless memories? There really isn’t much point in keeping them all to yourself, is there?, when so many other people would love to be sharing them with you. But how can you pass them on in their current state? Unless you decide to do something about it, they’re doomed to remain in that dusty old shoebox forever.

Professional Negative Scanning Service

So you want to scan negatives to digital? Here’s a suggestion. Before your precious photographs deteriorate further and are lost forever in the mists of time, you should consider converting your negatives and slides to digital images compatible with the gadgets we use today. Make them easy to access and ready to share. It’s time to take them to Supaphoto – using our 35mm negative scanning service.

A new print produced from a scanned negative. Our experience to scan negatives spans across many years. With a little TLC, a digital negative can be manipulated to restore and enhance the original image and to produce as many beautiful, detailed enlargements as you could ever wish for.

Once your slide or negative has been digitised using our scan photo negatives

service, it’s then easy to send copies around all your friends and family, so that your memories can never be lost, which is great for your peace of mind.

That way, everybody gets to share the enjoyment too.

Scan Old Negatives to Digital

The trouble with old pictures is that, with all the wear and tear they’ve been through, far too many of them look wrinkled and warped, mildewed and discoloured, in other words well past their sell-by date. When images lose their sparkle, it takes away a lot of the pleasure and enjoyment you get from looking at them and from sharing them with friends and family. You want to see everybody looking their best, don’t you? So, wouldn’t it be fantastic if you could spruce them up and make them look all shiny and brand-new again? Well, the good news is that you can. That’s if you make the decision to have them digitised.

The amazing thing is that, once they’ve been colour corrected, re-cropped and had their gradations tweaked by experts, digital scans of negatives will often be sharper and better-looking than the original image. Incredible but true! Our digitise negatives service is handled with utmost professionalism.

Here’s what you do if you want your family pictures and portraits to regain their past glory in a convenient format that can easily be viewed on today’s devices: pop them in the post to Supaphoto. As part of our service, we undertake restorative photo editing measures to reduce the damage caused by dust and scratches. With our professional care and attention, it’s even possible to restore faded colours to full brightness and bring back the full brilliance from the days of yore.

From the moment you get in touch with Supaphoto, your family photos will be in good hands, you’ll receive expert answers to any questions you may have about them and we’ll do our very best to make them all as good as new again (if not better). Before it’s too late, it’s easy to rescue your old slides, including scanning half frame negatives, scan 35mm negatives, and photos from oblivion, and bring them back up to date once more, so they work on smartphones, laptops and computers. All you have to do is contact Supaphoto. It’s the only way to make sure your memories last forever and, here’s the thing, you won’t have to break the bank to rescue them. The cost is very reasonable for scanning negatives.

Convert Negatives to Digital Photos

Whether your images are on slides, negatives or printed on paper, black and white or in colour, 35mm, medium or large format, we specialise in converting them all into stunning, high-quality digital images that come with a beautiful crisp finish.

You’ll be thrilled at the results when you digitise old negatives. Whatever condition your slides, negatives or loose photographs arrive in, Supaphoto will be able to make them look great again. We believe we can handle practically anything you can throw at us. Taking advantage of the years of experience we have gained from converting every variety of film media to digital, we can offer you the very best in image correction and enhancement with negative scanning.

If an image is torn or badly cropped, we’ll iron out the rough edges on the scan. And as part of our painstaking, step-by-step process, we’ll automatically remove hair, dust and static from the original picture, scan it with all due care and attention, tweak the contrast and, by editing and retouching your original, ensure that detail and sharpness are the very best they can be.

35 mm Negative Scanning Services

Here at Supaphoto, negative photo scanning is a particular passion of ours. The negative film scanning equipment we use is sophisticated and they provide optimum quality.

High-end scanners not only supply longer dynamic range, they also give a more accurate colour balance and greater sharpness for your film negatives – in other words: better results all round.

As part of our slide scanning service our photolab will convert your film images to digital at an appropriate DPI (dots per inch) rate, which will invariably look great printed large. Once your negatives are scanned to digital we are able to offer copies in a number of digital formats. You can choose to receive your images on a CD, a DVD, a simple memory stick or a direct download. It’s entirely your choice.

We’ll digitally capture your black and white negatives and slides with pin-sharp scans and ‘low-noise’ images before sending them back to you in new, enhanced digital form together with your originals. We automatically adjust colours, brightness and control levels, so you get results that look great on any device. You’re in good hands using the best negative scanning service uk at Supaphoto.

Feel free to ask us any questions. We are always available to talk you through any technical details when it comes to your interest to digitise film negatives.

Digitalise Slides - Service, Examples & Customers

Rest assured that we take the issue of quality very seriously.

Why not view our service video and see samples?

We’ve invested heavily in our photo digitalisation equipment and have been in this business for over twenty years.

We were chosen to undertake cine film conversion work for the TV Production Company behind the BBC’s Repair Shop!

Other projects include digitalising Sir Richard Attenborough’s personal collection of images, converting early footage of Virgin Airways promotional films and digitalisation work relating to Windsor Castle, The Mary Rose and the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Buy Now - Pay Later Option

Buy now and split your total into 3 easy payments to spread the cost – automatically charged over three months.

Rest assured that there are no hidden fees. Just call us on 0800 690 6160 for more details. Minimum order value applies of £500. Offer subject to terms and conditions.

If you’re still unsure which negative scanning service is best for you, read our buying guide for these services.

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Don’t Let Your Memories Fade Away - Buy Now, Pay Later Option

Buy now and split your total into 3 easy payments, automatically charged over three months.

No interest and no hidden fees. Just call us on 0800 690 6160 for more details. Minimum order value applies. Offer subject to terms and conditions.

Common Questions

 Negatives are much more difficult to digitise than developed photos. At the end of the day, the easiest way to digitise negatives is by using a photo scanning service such as Supaphoto who can very easily transfer your negatives directly to digital.  You’ll find our service a simple quick, easy and cheap way to digitise negatives.

35mm Negatives can be digitised but you’ll definitely need specialist equipment and lots of experience knowledge to correctly scan and convert them into positives. By far the easiest way to preserve negatives is to have them professionally converted by a company such as Supaphoto who will cater for your needs and special requests whilst not compromising on quality at all.

Rest assured that if you have a large quantity of negatives, we’ll give you a great price to convert 35mm slides to digital. Just give us a call and our friendly team will do their best to help you.