Photographic Slide Scanning Services Toronto and GTA | Slide Scanning Service Toronto

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How much does it cost?
What is the process of image scanning?
Why would i pick Family Grade or Archival Grade for this service?
What is DPI and what tier should i use?
What is the difference between a TIFF and a JPEG file??
How is it organized?
How long does it take?
Where is the work done?
What/How Do I get back?

How much does it cost?

For ALL tiers of service we charge per INDIVIDUAL IMAGE SCANNED.
The $/image rate is specific to the format of image (ie., photo, negative, slide, in-album) and the tier of service; for detailed pricing for all services please see our PRICING

What is the process for image scanning?

Each image regardless of format is individually scanned according to the Order Specifications.
Standard Grade scanning provides a straight scan to digital, NO DIGITAL CLEAN UP provided.
Family Grade & Archival Grade services provide for DIGITAL CLEAN UP of the scanned image - dust, dirt, finger prints, colour and contrast correction.
ALBUM SCANNING provides for taking a photo album and scanning it's contents either as a (1) FULL PAGE scan or (2) we physically remove the photo, scan it, and then return it into the album.

What is the difference between a Standard Grade scan vs. Family Grade vs. Archival Grade?

As these formats age over time the chemical information stored on them is degrading and this translates as a loss of information when scanning to digital. Since we all use high resolution screens to view our images this loss of information becomes even more exaggerated and so our FG and AG process corrects for this bringing the newly created digital image back as close to "true" as can be delivered.
Our Standard Grade process utilises various auto-feed systems for volume image scanning at lower resolutions and provides for no digital correction.
Our Family Grade process only employs high-resolution flat-bed scanners to capture the image.
Our Archival Grade process only employs high-resolution flat-bed scanners to capture the image to its maximum value before professional photo editors provide both a manually colour corrected and digitally clean-up image as well as a RAW TIFF (master) file.
For a detailed video explaining the benefits please see our INFO

What is DPI and what tier should I use?

DPI is used to describe the resolution number of dots per inch in a digital print and the printing resolution of a hard copy print In printing. DPI (dots per inch) refers to the output resolution of a printer or imagesetter, and PPI (pixels per inch) refers to the input resolution of a photograph or image. DPI refers to the physical dot density of an image when it is reproduced as a real physical entity, for example printed onto paper. A digitally stored image has no inherent physical dimensions, measured in inches or centimetres. Some digital file formats record a DPI value, or more commonly a PPI (pixels per inch) value, which is to be used when printing the image. This number lets the printer or software know the intended size of the image, or in the case of scanned images, the size of the original scanned object.
PRINT PHOTOS only contain 300dpi of information regardless of the size of the photo. We only scan print photos at 600dpi to ensure that the digital image will always fill the screen when being viewed regardless of the device.
35MM NEGATIVES & SLIDES can contain upto 3600dpi of information. Our minimum scan for these formats is 1200dpi which provides for both a fully scalable digital image but a high-resolution print upto 8x10. For maximum benefit of information (ie., photo editing, large format printing, distribution) we recommend scanning at 3600dpi.

What is the difference between a TIFF and a JPEG file?

TIFF will enable you to store richer, more detailed images. It’s good practice to save your original (or source) photos as TIFF files. JPEGs, meanwhile, might be a better choice for exporting your finished edits because they’re easier to share and print.
JPEG is the industry standard for digital image storage. As a raster image file, a JPEG stores compressed picture data such as colour in a series of pixels. JPEG, or Joint Photographic Experts Group, is recognizable from the .jpg or .jpeg file extension.
TIFF files store much more image data than their JPEG counterparts. This makes them a favourite with photographers due to their stunning image quality. However, the higher resolution requires much larger file sizes — meaning they can be awkward to use and more difficult to store. Also known as Tag Image File Format, these large data files have the extension .tiff.

How is it organized?

We receive image scanning projects in all shapes, sizes and organizational structures. We physically label ALL individual containers (ie., album, carousel, tray, envelope, ziplock) with your Order# (ie., 60561_A) holding the images for scanning.
We create a unique digital file folder reflecting each individual container.
The digital file associated with the physical image will be named the same (ie., 60561_Album A_image 1) and saved to it's associated file folder.

How long does it take?

Standard turnaround times for most retail client orders is 3 - 4 weeks.
Expedited (RUSH) service is available and generally provides for a 1 week turnaround; the RUSH fee a flat $25.00 for Orders under <$100.00 and for Orders over >$100.00 the fee is 25% the value of the Order (ie., $200.00 Order counts a $50.00 RUSH fee).

Where is the work done?

All transfer services are performed in-house at our 10,000 sq/ft production facility located in Etobicoke LOCATIONS
No 3rd parties, No risks.

What / How do I get back?

A unique digital file(s) for each individual image scanned organized into a unique digital file folder assigned for each image container.
ALL the originally provided media is returned.
You have the option for the digital files to be returned via:
a USB or External Hard Drive that YOU provide at either drop-off or pick-up.
a USB or External Hard Drive that WE provide commensurate with your project requirements.
our Cloud Service.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click a link to jump to the topic.

How much does it cost?
What is the process of image scanning?
Why would i pick Family Grade or Archival Grade for this service?
What is DPI and what tier should i use?
What is the difference between a TIFF and a JPEG file??
How is it organized?
How long does it take?
Where is the work done?
What/How Do I get back?

How much does it cost?

For ALL tiers of service we charge per INDIVIDUAL IMAGE SCANNED.
The $/image rate is specific to the format of image (ie., photo, negative, slide, in-album) and the tier of service; for detailed pricing for all services please see our PRICING

What is the process for image scanning?

Each image regardless of format is individually scanned according to the Order Specifications.
Standard Grade scanning provides a straight scan to digital, NO DIGITAL CLEAN UP provided.
Family Grade & Archival Grade services provide for DIGITAL CLEAN UP of the scanned image - dust, dirt, finger prints, colour and contrast correction.
ALBUM SCANNING provides for taking a photo album and scanning it's contents either as a (1) FULL PAGE scan or (2) we physically remove the photo, scan it, and then return it into the album.

What is the difference between a Standard Grade scan vs. Family Grade vs. Archival Grade?

As these formats age over time the chemical information stored on them is degrading and this translates as a loss of information when scanning to digital. Since we all use high resolution screens to view our images this loss of information becomes even more exaggerated and so our FG and AG process corrects for this bringing the newly created digital image back as close to "true" as can be delivered.
Our Standard Grade process utilises various auto-feed systems for volume image scanning at lower resolutions and provides for no digital correction.
Our Family Grade process only employs high-resolution flat-bed scanners to capture the image.
Our Archival Grade process only employs high-resolution flat-bed scanners to capture the image to its maximum value before professional photo editors provide both a manually colour corrected and digitally clean-up image as well as a RAW TIFF (master) file.
For a detailed video explaining the benefits please see our INFO

What is DPI and what tier should I use?

DPI is used to describe the resolution number of dots per inch in a digital print and the printing resolution of a hard copy print In printing. DPI (dots per inch) refers to the output resolution of a printer or imagesetter, and PPI (pixels per inch) refers to the input resolution of a photograph or image. DPI refers to the physical dot density of an image when it is reproduced as a real physical entity, for example printed onto paper. A digitally stored image has no inherent physical dimensions, measured in inches or centimetres. Some digital file formats record a DPI value, or more commonly a PPI (pixels per inch) value, which is to be used when printing the image. This number lets the printer or software know the intended size of the image, or in the case of scanned images, the size of the original scanned object.
PRINT PHOTOS only contain 300dpi of information regardless of the size of the photo. We only scan print photos at 600dpi to ensure that the digital image will always fill the screen when being viewed regardless of the device.
35MM NEGATIVES & SLIDES can contain upto 3600dpi of information. Our minimum scan for these formats is 1200dpi which provides for both a fully scalable digital image but a high-resolution print upto 8x10. For maximum benefit of information (ie., photo editing, large format printing, distribution) we recommend scanning at 3600dpi.

What is the difference between a TIFF and a JPEG file?

TIFF will enable you to store richer, more detailed images. It’s good practice to save your original (or source) photos as TIFF files. JPEGs, meanwhile, might be a better choice for exporting your finished edits because they’re easier to share and print.
JPEG is the industry standard for digital image storage. As a raster image file, a JPEG stores compressed picture data such as colour in a series of pixels. JPEG, or Joint Photographic Experts Group, is recognizable from the .jpg or .jpeg file extension.
TIFF files store much more image data than their JPEG counterparts. This makes them a favourite with photographers due to their stunning image quality. However, the higher resolution requires much larger file sizes — meaning they can be awkward to use and more difficult to store. Also known as Tag Image File Format, these large data files have the extension .tiff.

How is it organized?

We receive image scanning projects in all shapes, sizes and organizational structures. We physically label ALL individual containers (ie., album, carousel, tray, envelope, ziplock) with your Order# (ie., 60561_A) holding the images for scanning.
We create a unique digital file folder reflecting each individual container.
The digital file associated with the physical image will be named the same (ie., 60561_Album A_image 1) and saved to it's associated file folder.

How long does it take?

Standard turnaround times for most retail client orders is 3 - 4 weeks.
Expedited (RUSH) service is available and generally provides for a 1 week turnaround; the RUSH fee a flat $25.00 for Orders under <$100.00 and for Orders over >$100.00 the fee is 25% the value of the Order (ie., $200.00 Order counts a $50.00 RUSH fee).

Where is the work done?

All transfer services are performed in-house at our 10,000 sq/ft production facility located in Etobicoke LOCATIONS
No 3rd parties, No risks.

What / How do I get back?

A unique digital file(s) for each individual image scanned organized into a unique digital file folder assigned for each image container.
ALL the originally provided media is returned.
You have the option for the digital files to be returned via:
a USB or External Hard Drive that YOU provide at either drop-off or pick-up.
a USB or External Hard Drive that WE provide commensurate with your project requirements.
our Cloud Service.

1-Year Guarantee
Privacy Policy

We have a very rigorous Quality Control process which gives us the confidence to say that we completely stand behind our work and guarantee the results. If there are any issues with the quality or performance of the digital materials created (not having to do with the physical condition of your media) we will reprocess those materials at our expense, no questions / no hassles.

We are overwhelmingly committed to ensuring the Safety, Security and Privacy of our clients information:

All client materials (both physical and digital) are tagged, tracked and stored in a secure location and returned to the client upon completion of the project.
All digital files are archived in an enterprise grade 3-2-1 Digital Asset Management system which includes ENCRYPTED OFFLINE (LTO-8) data storage for 60-days post receipt before our deletion protocol is initiated.
All services are performed in-house by Digital Treasury Group employees; no 3rd parties, no risks.
All Digital Treasury Group employees are required to sign a comprehensive Confidentiality Agreement.
We adhere to all aspects of the Canadian federal government's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Film scanning

Video transfers

Data transfers

Photo scanning

audio transfers

Other services

large format scanning

Controlled goods program

PHOTO SCANNING

1-Year Guarantee

Archival-Grade Tech

No 3rd Parties

Standard Prints up to 8x10

Full Page Album Scanning

In-album Photo Scanning

Polaroids & non-standard

Large Format Photos

Standard prints up to 8x10

Full page album scanning

In-album Photo Scanning

Non standard photos

ARCHIVAL GRADE LARGE FORMAT SCANNING

PDF, JPEG, TIFF or DNG File Output

1 Year Backup of Your Photos

Customized Digital File Structure

Manual Colour & Contrast Corrected

Dust Removal

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

How much does it cost?

What is the process for image scanning?

What is the difference between a Standard Grade scan vs. Family Grade vs. Archival Grade?

What is DPI and what tier should I use?

What is the difference between a TIFF and a JPEG file?

How is it organized?

How long does it take?

Where is the work done?

What / How do I get back?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

How much does it cost?

What is the process for image scanning?

What is the difference between a Standard Grade scan vs. Family Grade vs. Archival Grade?

What is DPI and what tier should I use?

What is the difference between a TIFF and a JPEG file?

How is it organized?

How long does it take?

Where is the work done?

What / How do I get back?

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