Scanning instructions
Choose a good original photo.
- Damage can usually be repaired, but an out-of-focus original is not a good candidate for restoration. Faded photos should contain some detail. If an area is completely blank, it cannot be restored. Also, We prefer not enlarge pictures beyond thier original dimensions.
Scan in RGB mode.
- Even if your original is black-and-white, scanning in RGB mode provides more detail than greyscale mode.
Select the proper resolution.
- A resolution of 300 DPI is fine for an 8x10 original. For smaller originals, increase the resolution proportionally (e.g., use 600 DPI for a 4x5 original). Even if the print you want is small, the size of your file should be at least 1mB in size. A scan from an 8x10 can be up to 5mB in size.
Save the file in JPG format.
- Use the highest quality setting your software allows to capture image details. Smaller, lower quality, or "faster" files sacrifice image detail for file size.
